Minimum Syllabus Requirements Templates
(Updated July 30, 2025)
You should be aware of the following major changes to the MSR.
- Faculty are responsible for ensuring their electronic syllabus meets accessibility standards (see TAMU SAP 29.01.04.M0.02). This requirement was added to the MSR.
- The requirements are grouped into two categories: course information and university policies.
- If faculty are interested in the rationale and justification for the MSR changes, please review the cover letter provided as Attachment B to the June 13, 2020, Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda.
Microsoft Word Syllabus Template
The Faculty Senate provides the following Microsoft Word syllabus template documents that include all required content for the syllabus AND meets minimum electronic document accessibility standards.
- Syllabus Template for College Station, Galveston and Qatar (Faculty should use this template if their campus is not listed below. The template includes placeholder indicators for where faculty should edit the document to reflect their local campus.)