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titleAcademic Integrity

Academic Integrity Expectations, which could include:

  • A Statement of Policy on Academic Integrity and other guidelines such as rules relating to assessment, as described here;
  • A link to the UT Austin Standards of Conduct;
  • Explicit guidance on allowed and forbidden collaboration and/or support, for each type of assessment in your syllabus;


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titleTeaching Modality

Teaching Modality Information to clearly explain how each class meeting and office hours will be conducted. Modalities could include fully online (asynchronous or a combination of synchronous/asynchronous learning), in-person (requires in-person attendance), or hybrid (online plus optional in-person class time).

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titleFlag Courses

Flag Courses – Courses

Instructors teaching courses that carry one or more of the Skills and Experience Flags are requested to include the wording found in this link in  in their syllabus.


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titleRecommended Disclosures

Other Recommended Disclosures

  • Required Devices – Any devices, especially computers or other electronic devices, that are needed to succeed in the course;
  • Asking for Help – How best to access or ask questions of the instructor (and teaching assistants) outside of class time;
  • Making Up Missed Work – Policies and procedures around makeup assignments;
  • Names and Personal Pronouns – Pronouns used by the instructor and teaching assistants, as well as encouragement to indicate their own names and pronouns.
  • Other temporary syllabus additions that may be requested from time to time by the Provost’s Office (e.g., those related to COVID)

The following additional information and disclosures may be helpful to students and could be included in the syllabus at instructor discretion. In the interest of length, you may prefer to provide links, where applicable, rather than the full text.

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titleTitle IX Disclosure

Title IX Disclosure regarding availability of support and state law reporting requirements, as provided here.


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titleHelp with Technology

Getting Help with Technology

This support will vary by department, unit, and course modality, making it confusing for students. A statement such as the following, tailored to your context, would help students who encounter difficulties:

“Students needing help with technology in this course should contact the ITS Service Desk or <your local support unit(s)>.”

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titleLand Acknowledgement

You may find suggested wording to “demonstrate respect for the historic and contemporary presence of Indigenous Peoples in Texas and, particularly, in the greater Austin area” at this  this page.


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titleCarrying of Handguns on Campus

Carrying of Handguns on Campus – Texas’ Open Carry law expressly prohibits a licensed to carry (LTC) holder from carrying a handgun openly on the campus of an institution of higher education such as UT Austin. Information about Campus Carry can be found at this link.

Depending on the instructor’s preferences, the following verbiage about Campus Carry could be used in their syllabus:

“Students in this class should be aware of the following university policies:

  • Individuals who hold a license to carry are eligible to carry a concealed handgun on campus, including in most outdoor areas, buildings and spaces that are accessible to the public, and in classrooms.
  • It is the responsibility of concealed-carry license holders to carry their handguns on or about their person at all times while on campus. Open carry is NOT permitted, meaning that a license holder may not carry a partially or wholly visible handgun on campus premises or on any university driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.
  • Students in this class who hold a license to carry are asked to review the university policy regarding campus carry.
  • Depending on the instructor’s choice, they might also include:
  • Per my right, I prohibit carrying of handguns in my personal office. Note that this information will also be conveyed to all students verbally during the first week of class. This written notice is intended to reinforce the verbal notification, and is not a “legally effective” means of notification in its own right.

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titleCampus Safety

Campus Safety

For example:

The following are recommendations regarding emergency evacuation from the Office  Office of Campus Safety and Security, 512-471-5767:

    • Students should sign up for Campus Emergency Text Alerts at the page linked above.
    • Occupants of buildings on The University of Texas at Austin campus must evacuate buildings when a fire alarm is activated. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside.
    • Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not be the one you used when entering the building.
    • Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their instructor in writing during the first week of class.
    • In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or class instructors. Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services office.
    • For more information, please visit emergency preparedness.

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