11 Required elements and policies
What elements of a syllabus are required?
ES: Syllabi must include the following sections and information:
- Instructor information (name, email, office hours)
- Course description
- Grading scheme
- Accessibility statement
- Assignment descriptions
- Policy on missed work, extensions, and late penalties
- Class schedule
EG: I don’t think it’s officially required, but many instructors include the essay grading criteria found in the first-year ECS handbook. I frequently direct students and TAs to this during grading.