Simple Syllabus FAQs
Jan 22, 2026
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Note: During the Spring integration period for Simple Syllabus at FSU, there may be peculiarities in our data processing that cause courses to appear and disappear from your Simple Syllabus Dashboard.
Below are some common usage questions pertaining to Simple Syllabus. See our overview article for more general information and resources, or check out this article regarding access and usage within the web portal.
For further questions regarding University policy and procedure, see the FDA Simple Syllabus FAQs.
- My Course isn't showing up in Simple Syllabus
If an instructor is not listed as the Primary Instructor (PI) or Instructor of Record (IoR) in Campus Solutions, that data is not reflected in Simple Syllabus. Some courses do not require a syllabus, such as an independent study or dissertation course, so this may be intentional. We recommend verifying with the department whether the instructor is properly listed as the PI or IoR in Campus Solutions, and confirming whether the course in question needs a syllabus.
- I see courses that are not mine
If the user is listed as a PI or IoR in Campus Solutions, the course will appear on their Dashboard. To have the course removed from the users' dashboard, their status in Campus Solutions must be changed internally by their college or department.
- I cannot log in to Simple Syllabus
An account will only be created if the user is listed as the PI/IoR for a course in Campus Solutions for the current or subsequent semester(s).
- My course objectives did not copy over
In Simple Syllabus, if the course objectives say, "Objectives" in the data field, that means the objectives did indeed come over in the flat data file. Instructors can verify this by selecting “Preview” when editing their syllabus. If the Course Objectives are still not seen on the left-hand navigation in preview mode, they will need to be manually added.
- Where can I find the webinar recording?
The Webinar recording is located on our Simple Syllabus Overview page under Further Resources.
- What is happening to the current syllabus template? Is it going away?
The current syllabus template will no longer be used after Spring 2026. Syllabi for Spring 2026 courses must be entered into Simple Syllabus by March 1, 2026.
- What will happen to the syllabus navigation tab in Canvas?
The Simple Syllabus integration into Canvas will take effect for the Summer 2026 semester. “Simple Syllabus” will appear on the left-hand navigation in Canvas courses.
