{"id":453,"date":"2020-01-02T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/dual\/?page_id=453"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:20:32","slug":"the-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/dual\/informational-documents\/the-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"The Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>\u201cRead the Syllabus\u201d \u2013 What Does that Mean Exactly?<\/h4>\nIn most cases, the syllabus for a college course outlines the details of the semester: required textbook, test dates, faculty contact details, etc.&nbsp; How can you use this information?&nbsp; Why are these details important?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h5>Key Elements of a Syllabus<\/h5>\nLet\u2019s look at a few of the key elements of a syllabus:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Faculty contact details<\/strong> \u2013 If you are working on an assignment and have a question, how will you contact the instructor?&nbsp; You can find the instructor\u2019s contact information in the syllabus.&nbsp; In order to get the clarification you are seeking, you can review the syllabus for your instructor\u2019s e-mail address, phone number, or online office hours information.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Materials \u2013 <\/strong>Which textbook do you need?&nbsp; Is it ok to buy the text used? &nbsp;Can you purchase a previous edition of the text?&nbsp; The syllabus most likely includes the requirements for textbooks and other materials.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Late policy<\/strong> \u2013 Does your instructor accept late work? Will you receive a 0 for assignments submitted after the due date or will you earn partial credit?&nbsp; Check the syllabus.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Discussion boards<\/strong> \u2013&nbsp; What are your instructor\u2019s expectations for discussion boards?&nbsp; What is the due date for your initial post?&nbsp; What is the due date for your responses to your classmates?&nbsp; How are your discussion board posts evaluated?&nbsp; Read the syllabus.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Accommodations<\/strong> \u2013 If you believe you need particular accommodations in the course, check the syllabus for the process to contact Disability Services.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Grading policy<\/strong> \u2013 Does your instructor grade on a curve?&nbsp; Is a 92% an A or an A-?&nbsp; You may find this information in the syllabus.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Due dates<\/strong> \u2013 When is the next exam?&nbsp; When is that paper due?&nbsp; The key due dates may be listed in the syllabus.&nbsp; College instructors may not remind you of due dates, so it\u2019s up to you to mark your calendar with all due dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nYou have essential course information at your fingerprints in the syllabus.&nbsp; You can locate details and answers to many of your questions regarding course process and policy.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDo you have questions about Grove City College\u2019s online courses for high school students?&nbsp; Contact the Online Education Office and Advisor at <a href=\"mailto:OLS@gcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OLS@gcc.edu<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cRead the Syllabus\u201d \u2013 What Does that Mean Exactly? 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