The fastest way to hide a course from your Canvas dashboard

You can remove a course from your Canvas dashboard in two ways: hide it so it no longer appears in your course list, or unenroll from it entirely. Hiding is the simpler option and takes 10 seconds. Unenrolling removes you completely and may prevent you from accessing the course later, so check with your instructor first if the course is still active.

Most students hide courses instead of unenrolling because you can unhide them anytime if you change your mind. Your grades and assignments stay in Canvas either way — hiding just cleans up your dashboard view.

Key Takeaways

  • Hiding a course removes it from your dashboard list but keeps all your work and grades intact in Canvas.
  • To hide a course, click the three-dot menu next to the course name and select "Hide from Dashboard".
  • Unenrolling removes you from the course entirely and may lock you out if it is still active, so confirm with your instructor first.
  • You can unhide a course anytime by going to the All Courses page and clicking the three-dot menu again.

How to hide a course in four steps

Open Canvas and look at your dashboard. Find the course you want to remove. On the right side of the course card or in the course list, you will see a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more options" button).

Click the three-dot menu. A dropdown will appear with several options. Select "Hide from Dashboard". The course will disappear from your main dashboard view when ready. That is all you need to do.

The course still exists in your Canvas account. Your assignments, grades, and messages are still there. You just will not see it listed when you log in unless you unhide it later.

How to unhide a course if you change your mind

Click "All Courses" at the top left of your Canvas dashboard. This shows every course you are enrolled in, including the ones you have hidden.

Find the course you hid. Click the three-dot menu next to it again. This time, select "Show on Dashboard". The course will reappear in your main dashboard list.

When to unenroll instead of hiding

Unenrolling removes you from the course completely. Use this only if you are certain you will not need the course again and your instructor has told you it is safe to do so.

To unenroll, click the three-dot menu next to the course and select "Unenroll". Canvas will ask you to confirm. Once you unenroll, you may lose access to the course materials, and your instructor may not be able to re-add you without going through the enrollment system again.

If the course is still active and you unenroll by mistake, contact your instructor or your school's registrar right away. They can re-enroll you, but it may take a few hours or a business day.

What happens to your grades and assignments when you hide a course

Hiding a course does not delete anything. Your grades remain in Canvas and on your transcript. Your assignments stay in the course. Your instructor can still see your work and your grades.

The only thing that changes is what you see on your dashboard. It is purely a display preference on your end.

Troubleshooting: the three-dot menu is not showing

If you do not see the three-dot menu next to your course, try refreshing the page. Sometimes Canvas takes a moment to load all the buttons.

If it still does not appear, you may be viewing the dashboard on a mobile phone or tablet. On mobile, the menu is sometimes hidden under a different button or accessed by swiping the course card. Try tapping and holding the course name, or look for a menu icon at the top right of the course card.

If you are using an older browser or if Canvas is running slowly, try clearing your browser cache and logging back in. If the menu still does not appear, contact your school's Canvas support team — they can help you troubleshoot your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my instructor see that I hid the course?

No. Hiding a course is a personal dashboard preference. Your instructor cannot see whether you have hidden it, and it does not affect your enrollment or your grades in any way.

If I hide a course, will I still get notifications about it?

That depends on your notification settings. Hiding the course from your dashboard does not automatically turn off notifications. If you want to stop receiving messages about the course, go to your Canvas notification preferences and adjust them there.

What is the difference between hiding and archiving a course?

Hiding removes the course from your dashboard view but keeps it active in your account. Archiving is something only instructors can do — it locks a course so students cannot submit new work. If a course is archived, you will see a note saying so, but you cannot hide or unhide it yourself.

Can I hide multiple courses at once?

No. You have to hide each course one at a time using the three-dot menu. There is no bulk hide option in Canvas.

Will hiding a course affect my GPA or transcript?

No. Hiding a course is only a display change on your dashboard. Your grades, credits, and transcript are not affected at all.