Syllabus Guidelines

This website provides guidelines concerning the creation, distribution, and modification of syllabi at the University of Louisville. The guidelines provided here are offered as a model for the creation of syllabi generally.

Several programs and units at the UofL have established unit-specific guidelines or requirements in order to standardize syllabi style and content. We encourage faculty members to consult their unit/department head to ensure they are meeting relevant expectations regarding course syllabi.

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These syllabus guidelines are based on recommendations and research from a select set of web-based and scholarly resources.

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