The importance of the Syllabus
What It Is
The syllabus is a contract between
you and your professor. It's your responsibility to read and understand all the
material on each syllabus. Your syllabus is the blueprint for the course
expectations, requirements, ground rules, readings, assignments, exams, and
final projects. It will also list your professor's contact information, office
location, and office hours. It contains all the information you need to
navigate the course over the term. However, if you have questions or concerns
about any of the information on the syllabus, talk to your professor right
away! The syllabus is your number one reference tool for each class, and it's
imperative that you use it to plan your course work.
Your ability to read and understand
this document can make or break your chances for success in college classes.
Each syllabus will be slightly different, but within those pages you'll find
all the information needed to gain a clear understanding of what's expected of
you.
How to Use It
Look for specific pieces of information
on your syllabus.
Use the syllabus to understand your
professors’ expectations.
Use the syllabus from each class to
map out your term.
Use the syllabus to make
communication with your professors easier.
Where to Get It
Each professor creates a syllabus
for every class they teach. Syllabi are typically handed out to students during
the first class period of a term. This does not mean that you have to—or even
should—wait until the first class to get your syllabus. Many departments post
the syllabi for that term’s classes on their website. If the syllabus for your
class is available online, print a copy and you are ready to go. If the
syllabus for your class is not posted on the department website, send your
professor an e-mail asking if you can get a copy in advance. To find your
professor’s e-mail address, go to pdx.edu/colleagues and type the professor’s
full name into the “Search for Faculty/Staff and Departments” box on the right
side of the page.
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