How To: Add a Syllabus in Canvas

Description

This document will show you how to add a syllabus to your course by either adding text or uploading your syllabus to the course.

Steps

  1. Click Syllabus in the course navigation menu, located on the left side of the screen.
    A screenshot of the Syllabus side table in Canvas
  2. Click Edit, located in the top right corner of the page.
    A screenshot of the Course Syllabus header with the Edit button highlighted
  3. In the text box, replace the text with a Syllabus description.
    A screenshot of an example of a Syllabus description
  4. Upload a Word or PDF version of your syllabus by clicking the document icon in the Rich Content Editor and choosing Upload Document.
    A screenshot of a document being uploaded to Canvas
  5. Click Upload File and select your document.
    A screenshot of the Upload File screen
  6. Click Submit.
    A screenshot demonstrating the Submit button in Upload File
  7. Click Update Syllabus to save information.
    A screenshot of the Update Syllabus button on Canvas

 

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Canvas LMS is a learning management system that provides a centralized online environment where faculty can deliver course content, communicate with students, manage assessments, and monitor student progress. Students can access course materials, submit assignments, participate in discussions, and track their academic performance from any device.