Add your syllabus to Canvas

< 5 min.

When you use Assignments, assignment titles and due dates will appear in the Syllabus Course Summary.

1. Log in to a Canvas course.
2. Select Syllabus from the left navigation [a] then Edit [b].

3. Select the Documents icon [c] (you may have to click the More button [d] with three dots to find this) then Upload Document.

4. Drag and drop your syllabus file to the “Upload File” area. Click the Submit button.
5. (Optional) To rename your syllabus, click the your syllabus name then the Link Options button. In the “Link Options” window under “Text”, rename your syllabus something meaningful (e.g., Z101 Syllabus 2025). Click Done when you’re finished.
6. Select Update Syllabus to save your change.