Note: This template is intended as a guide to the information instructors must include in their syllabus, and it offers supportive suggestions where appropriate.
- Instructors are free to add graphics, revise phrasing, use second person, etc., as they see necessary to create an inclusive and engaging syllabus.
- All text in italics (and highlighted on the downloadable Word document) should be reviewed by instructors as they use this template and removed/adjusted as appropriate.
Syllabus Requirement
The most current syllabus template for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Graduate College courses can be downloaded by clicking on the gold "Download Fall 24 Template" button.
As a reminder, the University of Iowa and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences require that every organized course has a syllabus and that the syllabus follows the university requirements for information provided. Syllabi should be available to students on the course ICON site at the first-class meeting or otherwise given to students by that date, if not provided earlier.
Departmental Review of Syllabi
DEOs must review all syllabi to ensure compliance with UI and CLAS policies. This review should be completed before the start of the semester so corrections may be made before the first day of classes.