If you choose not to use Simple Syllabus during Fall 2025, but want to keep the button, there are two recommended steps.

1. Course File Method
   1. Create a syllabus file that meets the Faculty Senate Minimum Syllabus Requirements and passes digital accessibility standards.
   2. Add the file to your course by:
      1. Clicking on Modules
      2. Selecting a module (Student Resources recommended)
      3. Clicking the + icon on the top right of the module
      4. Selecting File from the drop-down box at the top
      5. Clicking [Create File(s)] and then Choose Files to find your syllabus
      6. Clicking Add Item
   3. Click on the newly added syllabus file and then copy the URL at the top of the page
   4. Return to the home page, click Edit, and click on the Syllabus button.
      1. In the Rich Content Editor, click on the link icon and select External Link
      2. Paste the link, click Done, and then click Save
   5. Disable Simple Syllabus in your course navigation pane
      
      
2. Course Page Method
   1. Add a page in your Canvas course by following the same steps as the course file method above, except for choosing Page instead of File.
   2. Once the page has been added, add your content and ensure that the page and module are published.
   3. Return to the home page, click Edit, and click on the Syllabus button.
      1. In the Rich Content Editor, click the link icon and select Course Link
      2. Click on Pages and find the appropriate page name
      3. Click Save
   4. Disable Simple Syllabus in your course navigation pane
      
      
3. External URL Method
   1. You can use this method to link your Syllabus button to an external file, such as from Google Drive.
   2. On the home page, click Edit, and click on the Syllabus button.
      1. In the Rich Content Editor, click on the link icon and select External Link
      2. Paste the link, click Done, and then click Save
   3. Disable Simple Syllabus in your course navigation pane.