Upload Your Syllabus

The example below shows how to upload and link your syllabus on the Syllabus homepage.

Most Canvas courses, by default, use the “Syllabus” tool as the “Homepage.” If the Syllabus tool is not your homepage, select “Syllabus” from the left hand navigation bar, and follow the instructions below.

In the upper right corner of the Syllabus page, click the “edit” button.

Edit syllabus pageClick on the “Insert” menu and select “Document.” Select “Upload Document” to select the file from your computer.

Upload documentUse the “Upload File” menu to drag and drop the correct file into the upload box or click on the box to search your computer.

Upload file menuOnce you have located the file, click “Submit.”

Submit uploaded fileThe syllabus file will appear in the text window as a link.  Then, click the blue “Update Syllabus” button at the bottom of the page.

Update syllabus pageThe syllabus appears as a link on the homepage.  Students can download your syllabus by clicking on the link.

Syllabus link