Syllabi and Course Expectations

Every instructor must in each course communicate to students, in oral and written form, the objectives of the course, the basis upon which the student will be graded, attendance policies and expectations, policies regarding late assignments and make-up work, as well as other pertinent information, including anticipated dates for completed papers and announced tests and quizzes. Instructors may not require course work, even “extra credit” work, to be completed before the first class meeting, with the exception of study abroad or study away courses that may require the submission of some pre-work after Finals Week of the previous term. A written or electronic copy of these policies and expectations must be filed with the instructor's division chair.