Embedded Files
Final Exam Schedule
Final Exam Schedule
New Feature Version History: Document Versioning
New Feature Version History: Document Versioning
A detailed log for each completed version of a syllabus is now available! Gain insight into which components were last updated, including user edits, data import changes and template updates.
Note: This feature will only apply to documents created after 4/23/2026.
This can be found at the top of the syllabus.
Accessibility Checker
Accessibility Checker
Simple Syllabus has a fully integrated document-wide accessibility checker. As you create content, the platform flags issues like missing alt text, low contrast, improper headings, and inaccessible tables before syllabi go live.
The accessibility scanner looks for:
Alt text for images
Text contrast issues
Heading structure
Table formatting
Ordered lists and readability
Simple Syllabus Features
Simple Syllabus Features
Learn about the Simple Syllabus Features.
Simple Syllabus Digital Impact Award Winner
Simple Syllabus Digital Impact Award Winner
Romesh Lakhan from the Department of Chemistry was awarded the 2024 Simple Syllabus Digital Impact Award. The Digital Impact award recognizes an instructor who has transformed their syllabus into a digitally native, 21st century document. Designed to make use of video, imagery, and other interactive elements—they have drastically improved the student experience and modernized the way they share curriculum at their institution to make a massive impact. Congratulations to Romesh!
Academic Affairs Simple Syllabus Service
Academic Affairs Simple Syllabus Service
Email a copy of a current version of your course syllabus to Lisa Kittelson, lkittels@d.umn.edu or complete the Simple Syllabus Request Google form and we will transfer the content into Simple Syllabus for you. Once the content is in Simple Syllabus we will schedule a meeting with you to walk through your Simple Syllabus and respond to any questions you may have.
Using Simple Syllabus in Canvas
Using Simple Syllabus in Canvas
Simple Syllabus is integrated with Canvas. Faculty can use the Simple Syllabus and Canvas Guidance to setup the Canvas toolbar to include the Simple Syllabus for the course. This will provide easy navigation for student viewing and faculty editing.
Simple Syllabus Resource Guides
Simple Syllabus Resource Guides
To open any of the following resources in a separate window, hover the cursor over the file image and then click on the arrow that appears in the upper-right-hand corner of the image.
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