Students who have not been exposed to the syllabus in previous educational settings might think that it is just another piece of paper. They would be wrong! A syllabus is an essential tool for any college student, but especially for a student with Attention Deficit Disorder.

A College Syllabus and Students with ADD

Use a syllabus to keep on top of coming assignments.

Sometimes a professor will get carried away and make a 40 page syllabus. If there are parts of the syllabus that you don't need, then circle the text with highlighter.

I checked a syllabus for a student today and found out that he had a large assignment due!