eCampus "Standard" Online Course Syllabus template
Use for: Online Asynchronous (OA), Online Blended (OB), and Online Synchronous (OS)

CETL's general syllabus template
Use for: All other course modalities

See: Creating Your Syllabus

Once you have downloaded the appropriate template: 

1. Edit the document for your class and review it carefully removing the embedded template instructions.
2. Remember to save your work.

We strongly recommend that you use OneDrive to host your syllabus file. This enables you to update the live document and have the correct version visible to students. Remember to set your file permissions so that they are viewable to anyone.

Tips When Linking to a file hosted on OneDrive

Be sure you are the owner of the document and set the share settings so "anyone with the link" can "view" the document. This enables students to view your syllabus without being logged into their OneDrive account. Review Share OneDrive Files Within Microsoft 365 Apps.

Tips When Creating a PDF Version

NOTE:  If you are creating a PDF file (from the linked MS Word file), perform the steps below to make the document accessible.   You can create PDFs from Word 365 by choosing to Export from the File menu, then Download as PDF.

NOTE: If you select to Print as PDF, the resulting document will NOT be tagged correctly for accessibility.

Accessible Word Document Features

• • Headings - created using the Styles tool on the Home ribbon (NOT the Font tools).
  • Alt tags for images - added by using the Format Picture feature (not an available feature in Word 2008 for MAC). Add the alt text to the Description field, not the Title field.
  • Tables – row headers cannot be added in Word. Using Table Properties, you can select to Repeat as header on the top of each page. This will make the cells in the first row display as table headers in your PDF.
  • Links – edit displayed text to be easily understood by reader (do not leave full url as displayed text).

Other Tips for Accessibility

• • Use the list tools to create bulleted or numbered lists.
  • Use a font of at least 12 points.
  • Be careful with colors. Use high contrasting colors. If color is used for meaning, another way to convey meaning should be included.
  • Use the column tool to create columns, not tables or tabs.
  • Use a table of contents when your document is long.

You can check the accessibility of your Microsoft Word 365 document by accessing the Review menu and selecting Check Accessibility. If any accessibility issues are found, follow the recommendations to correct them.

• Syllabus Link Submission page
• Add or update your syllabus in HuskyCT

Related Posts

• Providing Syllabus Links to eCampus for Online Course Listing Pages
• Managing Your Online Course
• eCampus Accessibility Checklist and Guide