To unpublish a course in Canvas, simply click the "Unpublish" button located under Course Status.
Here's a breakdown:
- Locate Course Status: Find the "Course Status" section on your Canvas course homepage. This is usually visible in the sidebar or course settings.
- Click "Unpublish": Within the "Course Status" section, you'll see a button or option labeled "Unpublish." Click this button.
- Confirmation: Canvas might ask you to confirm your decision to unpublish the course. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
What Happens When You Unpublish a Course?
- Students Cannot Access It: Unpublishing makes the course inaccessible to students. They will no longer see it in their course list.
- Instructors and Admins Can Still Access It: Instructors and administrators with the appropriate permissions can still access the course content.
- Re-Publishing: You can re-publish the course at any time to make it available to students again.
Why Unpublish a Course?
- Course Not Ready: If your course isn't fully set up and you don't want students to see incomplete content, unpublishing is a good option.
- End of Semester/Term: Once a course is complete, you might want to unpublish it to clean up student dashboards.
- Making Significant Changes: If you're making major changes to the course content, unpublishing it temporarily can prevent confusion for students.
Unpublishing a Canvas course is a straightforward process that restricts student access while allowing instructors to continue working on the course.
