Students often have several recurring questions about Simple Syllabus, which is a platform used by many educational institutions 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 main ways.
- Via your D2L course by clicking on the "Syllabus" tab. Check out the "Simple Syllabus: How to Access and View a Syllabus in the Simple Syllabus Dashboard" guide.
- Via the Simple Syllabus Dashboard. https://pima.simplesyllabus.com
Why can't I see my syllabus?
There are several possibilities for this.
1. Please start with clearing your cookies and cache.
Simple Syllabus: Troubleshooting - Clear Cookies and Cache (PC)
Simple Syllabus: Troubleshooting - Clear Cookies and Cache (Mac)
2. "Sit Tight Message." If you encounter this message, please first ensure third party cookies are not blocked.
Navigate to the three dot menu located on the top right hand side, and click on "Settings". Then select "Privacy and security" on the left hand side menu, and ensure you have the radio button selected to "Allow third-party cookies."
3. Your syllabus was not yet published. Syllabi should be published/available on the first day of class. Please reach out to your instructor if you receive an error message after clicking on the "Syllabus" tab.
What should I do if there is incorrect or missing information in the syllabus?
Please contact you instructor via email. You can find their email in your syllabus in the "Instructor Information" component.
Can I download or print the syllabus?
While all syllabi will be available in your D2L courses, you can also access a digital full-page version, or download a PDF version to print.
To get a digital version of a course syllabus that you are enrolled in from your Student Dashboard, click on "My Courses" from the left navigation.
Find the syllabus from the collection using the Search and filter tool. Click "View" to retrieve a digital, full-page version.
Click Print to download or print a PDF version of a syllabus that can be printed.
You can also follow this Simple Syllabus guide. How do I get a digital version of a syllabus?
Please note that an instructor may edit the syllabus until the last day of the semester. Follow a syllabus to receive email notifications anytime a change is made.
Is the syllabus updated automatically if the instructor makes changes?
Yes, syllabi are automatically updated if you instructor makes any changes to the syllabus.
To receive email notifications when your syllabus is updated, you can subscribe to each syllabus (1).
At the top of your syllabus, you can also see when your syllabus was last updated (2).
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!
Please use the "Simple Syllabus: 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 us!
Log in to pima.simplesyllabus.com. In your Simple Syllabus dashboard on the bottom left you will find an orange circle with a black question mark (1). Once you click on it, a fly-out window will open on the top right side. Please enter all required information, and provide as much detail as possible describing your issue (2). Once you have entered all required information, you will be able to click the blue "Send" button.
A Pima Community College staff member will reach out to you, so make sure you keep an eye on your email inbox!
If you have any questions regarding Simple Syllabus please reach out to Faculty Services & Resource Centers.
Email [email protected], call us at 520-206-6511, or complete a Faculty Services Help Ticket
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