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The University of Texas requires faculty provide students a course syllabus by the first meeting day of all classes. The syllabus must contain the following items:

1. Course nametitle, number, semester/year and Unique # 
   • Ex: EDP 308 Statistical Reasoning and Literacy, Spring 2017, Unique # 10550 
2. Course Instructor name
3. Instructor office location and office hours (optional for public version)
4. If course has TA: TA name, office location and office hours, only on version distributed to students enrolled in the course.
5. Overview of course, including prerequisites and , the subject matter of each lecture or discussion, learning outcomes for the course and how they will be assessed.
6. Grading policy, including whether attendance is used in determining the class grade, and whether plus/minus grades will be assigned for the final grade.
7. A brief descriptive overview of all major course requirements and assignments, along with the dates of exams and assignments that count for 20 percent or more of the class grade.
8. Final exam date and time
9. A list of required and recommended materials, such as textbooks, supplies, and packets
10. Course web Canvas site or class website, if applicable
11. A notice that students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from Disability and Access (D&A) at https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/. Suggested wording available here.
12. Honor CodeThe statement: “The University of Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 512-471-6259, 512-471-6441 TTY."

Recommendations

The following information, among other topics, from the University is recommended as well:

The University of Texas Honor Code

The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.

Scholastic Dishonesty

Academic Integrity

Students who violate University rules on academic misconduct are subject to the student conduct process. A student found responsible for academic misconduct may be assigned both a status sanction and a grade impact for the course. The grade impact could range from a zero on the assignment in question up to a failing grade in the course. A status sanction can range from a written warning, probation, deferred suspension The University defines academic dishonesty as cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to avoid participating honestly in the learning process. Scholastic dishonesty also includes, but is not limited to, providing false or misleading information to receive a postponement or an extension on a test, quiz, or other assignment, and submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor. Scholastic dishonesty damages both the student’s learning experience and readiness for the future demands of a work-career. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. For more information on scholastic dishonestyTo learn more about academic integrity standards, tips for avoiding a potential academic misconduct violation, and the overall conduct process, please visit the Dean of Students website.

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Student Conduct and Academic Integrity website at: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct.

University Writing Center

The Undergraduate University Writing Center, located in the FAC 211The Perry-Castañeda Library, offers individualized assistance to students who want to improve their writing skills. There is no charge, and students may come in on a drop-in or appointment basis. 

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All students should become familiar with the University’s official e-mail student notification policy. It is the student’s responsibility to keep the University informed as to changes in the student's e-mail address. Students are expected to check e-mail on a frequent and regular basis in order to stay current with University-related communications, recognizing that certain communications may be time sensitive. 

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SURE Walk: provides walking companions on campus from the hours of 7PM - 2AM, Monday-Sunday, (512) 232-9255; website

UT Night Rides: free rides through Lyft that originate from Main Campus, Pickle Research Center (PRC), or Dell Pediatric Research Institute (DPRI) and drop off in specified areas (mirrors current UT Shuttles routes and Red River area) 7 days a week from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.; website

UT Student Safety: website