1. What Is Simple Syllabus?
Simple Syllabus is a new tool that lets you easily view all your course syllabi right inside Canvas or on the Simple Syllabus platform. Starting January 2026, every course will have a standardized, digital syllabus that’s always available, always up to date, and easy to read.
2. Where to Find Your Syllabus in Canvas
To access your course syllabus:
- Log in to Canvas.
- Open the course you want to view.
- In the left-hand course navigation, click “Simple Syllabus”.
- The syllabus will open directly in Canvas, no need to download anything.
3. Using the Simple Syllabus platform
- Navigate to athens.simplesyllabus.com.
- Use your portal credentials to log in.
- The ‘My Courses’ tab is where your syllabi are for classes you are currently enrolled in.
4. How to Print or Save a Copy of Your Syllabus
If you’d like a copy for offline reference:
- Open your syllabus in Canvas.
- Click the Print icon or the browser’s Print option.
- Choose “Save as PDF” to download, or select your printer to print a hard copy.
Your saved copy will include the most current version of the syllabus at that time.