How to delete an assignment in Google Classroom
Quick answer
- Open the class and click Classwork.
- On the assignment, click More (⋮) › Delete.
- Click Delete to confirm.
All grades and comments on it are deleted and it can't be undone. Teacher and student files stay in Google Drive.
Before you delete: is editing enough?
| Problem | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Wrong due date, points or topic | More › Edit, change it, Save |
| Wrong attachment | Edit, remove it, attach the right one |
| Posted too early | You can't turn it back into a draft. Edit the dates, or delete and repost if nobody has started |
| Old assignment cluttering Classwork | Leave it, or archive the class at the end of the term |
What deleting removes and what stays
| Deleted | Stays |
|---|---|
| The assignment on Classwork and the Stream | Student files in their Google Drive |
| Every grade and private comment on it | Your attachments in Drive |
| Its column in the Grades tab | The assignment's Drive folder |
Removed attachments
If you edit an assignment and remove an attachment, it's marked unused rather than deleted. To delete it for good: Edit › Manage attachments › Permanently delete.
Questions teachers ask
Can I get a deleted assignment back?
No. Deleting removes the assignment, its grades and its comments for good. Files that students made stay in their Drive and in the class Drive folder.
Can I delete from the Stream?
No. Assignments can only be deleted from the Classwork page.
I only posted it to the wrong class or with the wrong date.
Edit it instead (More › Edit). If it went to the wrong class and no one has opened it, deleting and reposting is fine.
Can students delete an assignment?
No. Students can unsubmit and resubmit their own work, but only teachers can delete an assignment.