Simple Syllabus: The Required Textbook(s) and/or Materials Component

Updated on Sep 11, 2026

The Required Textbook(s) and/or Materials component must be completed before the syllabus can be submitted for approval. The component may already be populated by the Common Syllabus Template editor. If you would like to change the information, please communicate it with your Department Head. If you are not able to edit this component, it may have been populated and locked by your department.

This guide shows how to add textbook, OER, and "no materials required" information. The instructions can also be used for the Optional/Recommended Textbook(s) and/or Materials component. Use the Simple Syllabus: Adding Supplemental Materials guide for other materials.

1. Editing the Required Textbook(s) and/or Materials Component

Note: The orange border around the component indicates that completion is required.

Select the "pencil" icon. (1)

Tip: Use the Help Text for guidance. The Help Text for online and all other modalities is exactly the same. (2)

Required Textbook(s) and/or Materials component with an annotation around the pencil icon, and the help text.

2. Adding Textbook Information to the Component

Note: Your can also search for OER textbooks.

Select the appropriate category for your search. (1)
Select the appropriate search category, enter the title, ISBN, or author in the Book Search field, and select the textbook; all textbook information will automatically populate the component. (2)
Select the "Save." (3)