Students often have several recurring questions about Simple Syllabus, which is the platform used by Pima Community College to deliver consistent, accessible, and standardized course syllabi. The most common questions typically include:
How do I access my syllabus?
Your syllabus can be accessed in two ways.
- Via your D2L course by selecting the "Syllabus" tab. Use the (link opens in a new tab) Simple Syllabus: Viewing a Syllabus in D2L guide.
- Via the Simple Syllabus Dashboard: (link opens in a new tab) https://pima.simplesyllabus.com. Use the (link opens in a new tab) Simple Syllabus: Viewing a Syllabus in the Simple Syllabus Dashboard guide.
Why can't I see my syllabus?
There are a few possibilities for this.
1. Sometimes a browser or software may malfunction and to help counter that, you can try the following methods:
- Turn the device off and wait a few minutes before turning it back on.
- Try a different web browser, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Explorer.
- Clear cookies and cache. Use the following link: (link opens in a new tab) Clearing Browser Cache and Cookies.
- If these do not work contact Pima IT at (520)206-4900 Mon - Thu 7am - 6pm and Fri 7am - 5pm. OR the 24/7 line at (520)206-4800.
2. If you encounter the "Sit Tight" message, please ensure third party cookies are not blocked.
Navigate to the three dot menu in Chrome (or 3 line menu in Firefox) and select the "Settings" option. Select the "Privacy and security" (Permissions and data in Firefox) option on the side column menu. Select the "Third-party cookies" arrow and select the to "Allow third-party cookies" radio button (remove the check for "Block pop-ups and third-party redirects" in Firefox).
Use the following link (link opens in a new tab) for Safari: Known Issue: Third-Party Cookie Blocking in Safari.
3. Your syllabus was not completed yet. The syllabus should be available on the first day of class. Please reach out to your instructor if there is the following message after selecting the "Syllabus" tab in D2L.
What should I do if there is incorrect or missing information in the syllabus?
Please contact you instructor. You can find their email address in the syllabus in the "Instructor Information" component.
Can I download or print the syllabus?
You can view, download, and print the syllabus in D2L or the Simple Syllabus dashboard.
Use the Simple Syllabus: Viewing a Syllabus in D2L and the Simple Syllabus: Viewing a Syllabus in the Simple Syllabus Dashboard guides.
Is the syllabus updated automatically if the instructor makes changes?
Yes, the instructor may edit the syllabus until the last day of the semester. You will receive email notifications when a change is made.
How do I acknowledge my syllabus?
Acknowledging a syllabus after reading the document is great practice and prepares you for the demands of each course you take! This action also informs your instructor that you have read the syllabus.
Please use the (link opens in a new tab) Simple Syllabus: Navigating and Acknowledging a Syllabus guide to assist with this process.
What if I still need more assistance?
If you have cleared your cookies and cache, your third party cookies are not blocked, and PCC IT services are unable to assist you with your issue, you can contact the FS&RC department!
In your Simple Syllabus dashboard (link opens in a new tab) pima.simplesyllabus.com select the "Help" (1) button. A fly-out window will open. Please enter the required information (2) and provide as much detail as possible describing the issue. Select the "Send" button.
A Pima Community College staff member will reach out to you, so make sure you keep an eye on your Pima email inbox!
If you have any questions about Simple Syllabus, please email us at (link opens in a new tab) [email protected] or call us at 520-206-6511.
To learn more about our services, visit the (link opens in new tab) Faculty Services Resource Centers page.
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