Schoology is a popular learning management system (LMS) used by schools and organizations worldwide. Its intuitive platform makes it easy to access courses, connect with educators, and collaborate with classmates. However, there may be times when you need to unenroll from a Schoology course and this guide will walk you through the process.
Why Leave a Schoology Course?
There are several reasons why you might need to leave a Schoology course:
- Completed the course: The most common reason to leave a course is that you’ve successfully finished it.
- Schedule conflicts: Your schedule may have changed, making it impossible to keep up with the course requirements.
- Course not as expected: The course content or teaching style might not align with your expectations.
- Accidental enrollment: You may have been accidentally enrolled in a course.
Roles Matter: Student vs. Instructor/Admin
The process to leave a Schoology course differs slightly depending on whether you’re a student or an instructor/admin:
How to Leave a Schoology Course as a Student
If you’re a student, you can easily unenroll yourself from a course:
- Go to “Courses”: Log on to Schoology and navigate to the “Courses” tab.
- Select the Course: Find the course you want to leave and click on it.
- Click on “Members”: In the left-hand menu of the course page, click on the “Members” section.
- Gear Icon: Locate your name in the members list and click on the gear icon next to it.
- Select “Unenroll”: A drop-down menu will appear. Choose the “Unenroll” option.
- Confirm: Click “Unenroll” again to confirm your decision.
Important Note: When you unenroll from a course, your grades and submissions will be archived. If you need to access them later, you’ll have to contact the course instructor.
How to Leave a Schoology Course as an Instructor/Admin
Instructors and admins cannot unenroll themselves directly if they are the only administrator of the course. Here’s what you need to do:
- Add Another Admin: Add another instructor as an administrator to the course. This will allow you to unenroll yourself afterward.
- Follow Student Steps: Now that there is another administrator, you can follow the same steps outlined above for students to unenroll yourself.
- Contact Schoology Support: If you cannot add another admin and need to leave the course, contact Schoology Support for assistance.
Deleting a Schoology Course (Admins Only)
If you are an admin and want to completely delete a Schoology course, here’s how:
- Courses Section: Navigate to the “Courses” section.
- Course Options: Find the course you want to delete and click on the three dots to the right of its name.
- Select “Delete”: Choose the “Delete” option from the drop-down menu.
- Confirm: A pop-up window will appear. Click “Delete” to confirm and permanently delete the course.
Important: Deleting a course is irreversible and will remove it for all members, including students. Only delete courses that are no longer needed and were manually created (not imported from your SIS).
Conclusion
Remember, whether you’re a student, instructor, or administrator, the process of leaving a Schoology course is straightforward. Students can easily unenroll themselves, while instructors/admins may need to add another administrator before unenrolling. Be mindful that deleting a course is a permanent action reserved for admins.