The fastest way to leave a course
To leave a course in Schoology, go to your course page, click the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner, and select "Leave this course." Schoology will ask you to confirm, and once you do, you will be removed from the course roster when ready. The course will no longer appear in your course list.
This process takes about 10 seconds and works the same way whether you are on a computer or mobile device. You do not need permission from your teacher or administrator to leave a course you enrolled in yourself. If a teacher or administrator added you to the course, you may not see a leave option—contact them instead to be removed.
Key Takeaways
- Click the three-dot menu on your course page and select "Leave this course" to remove yourself when ready.
- You will be asked to confirm before Schoology removes you from the course roster.
- The course disappears from your course list right away, though your grades and submissions remain in the system.
- If a teacher or administrator enrolled you, you cannot leave on your own—ask them to remove you instead.
- Leaving a course does not delete your work; teachers can still see your submissions and grades.
Where to find the three-dot menu
Open the course you want to leave. In the top right corner of the course page, you will see three dots stacked vertically (sometimes called a "kebab menu"). This icon appears next to your name or profile picture. Click it once.
A small dropdown menu will appear with several options. Look for the option that says "Leave this course"—it is usually near the bottom of the list. Click it, and Schoology will show a confirmation message asking "Are you sure you want to leave this course?"
Confirming your decision to leave
After you click "Leave this course," Schoology displays a confirmation dialog. Read the message carefully. It will tell you that you are about to be removed from the course and that this action cannot be undone without re-enrolling.
Click the "Leave" or "Confirm" button (the exact wording depends on your Schoology version) to complete the removal. Once you confirm, the course is gone from your course list. If you change your mind, you will need to ask your teacher or the course administrator to add you back.
What happens to your work after you leave
Leaving a course does not erase your submissions, grades, or comments. Your teacher can still see everything you posted and turned in. The course straightforward stops appearing in your personal course list, so you will no longer receive notifications or see new posts from that class.
If you left by mistake and want to return, contact your teacher or the person who originally added you to the course. They can re-enroll you, and you will regain access to all course materials and your previous work.
If you cannot find the leave option
Some courses do not allow students to leave on their own. This usually happens when a teacher or administrator enrolled you rather than you joining yourself. In this case, the three-dot menu either will not appear or will not show a "Leave this course" option.
Contact your teacher or school administrator and ask them to remove you from the course. Provide them with the course name so they can find it quickly. They can remove you from the course roster in seconds using their teacher or admin dashboard.
Leaving a course on mobile devices
The process is identical on phones and tablets. Open Schoology in your mobile browser or app, navigate to the course, and tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner. Select "Leave this course" and confirm your choice. The course will disappear from your mobile course list right away.
If you are using the Schoology mobile app and cannot find the three-dot menu, try scrolling to the top of the course page or rotating your screen to landscape mode. Some older app versions place the menu in slightly different locations.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not confuse leaving a course with hiding it. Some Schoology versions let you hide courses from your list without actually leaving them—you will still receive notifications and remain on the roster. If you want to fully remove yourself, use the "Leave this course" option, not "Hide course."
Also, leaving a course is permanent until someone re-adds you. If you are unsure whether you want to leave, take a screenshot of important course information or read any files you need before you confirm. Once you leave, you lose when ready access to the course page, though your teacher can still share your work with you if you ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my teacher know I left the course?
Yes. Your teacher can see when students leave a course through their roster view. However, leaving does not delete your grades or submissions—your teacher can still access all your work. If you left by mistake, contact your teacher and ask to be re-added.
Can I leave a course if I am failing?
Yes. Leaving a course removes you from the roster and stops notifications, but it does not erase your grades. Your final grade remains in the system. If you are struggling, talk to your teacher before leaving—they may be able to help or offer alternatives.
What if I leave a course and then want to rejoin?
Contact your teacher or the person who originally added you to the course. They can re-enroll you when ready. You will regain access to all course materials and your previous work will still be there.
Does leaving a course affect my GPA?
That depends on your school's policy. Some schools remove the course from your transcript entirely, while others keep it and mark it as withdrawn. Ask your school counselor or administrator how leaving a course affects your academic record.
Can a teacher force me to stay in a course?
If you enrolled yourself, you can leave anytime. If your teacher or administrator enrolled you, they control whether you can leave. If you need to leave a required course, talk to your teacher or counselor about the proper process at your school.