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.

1. 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.
    
2. 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.
    
3. 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).
    
4. My course objectives do not appear.
   In Simple Syllabus, instructors should navigate to the Course Objectives field and copy/paste or manually enter the current Course Objectives. 
    
5. I have my courses cross-listed in Canvas. Do I have to enter all the details for each one?
   Simple Syllabus does not recognize cross-listings in Canvas. The details for each course section must be entered individually and cannot be automatically applied across multiple sections of the same course.
    
6. Where can I find the webinar recording?
   The Webinar recording is located on our Simple Syllabus Overview page under Further Resources.
    
7. What is happening to the current Canvas syllabus template? Is it going away?
   The current Canvas 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.
    
8. 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.
    
9. What is a Report Admin? 
   The Report admin role will be able to view and utilize the Reports page without having access to other administrative privileges. This role is designated by Deans or Chairs to appropriate staff or administrators within an academic unit. See our report admin role article for more details