# Delete a course

> Remove a course for everyone from Course settings. Only instructors can delete, and support can restore a course deleted by mistake.

Source: https://www.curacourse.com/help/delete-a-course

## Before you delete
Deleting a course removes it for everyone:

- Learners, assistants, and instructors lose access right away.
- The course disappears from everyone's dashboard.
- Learners' submissions, grades, and progress in the course are no longer available.
- Join codes stop working, and LMS links to the course stop opening.

If you're done teaching the course but want to reuse it, [duplicate it](https://www.curacourse.com/help/duplicate-a-course) for next term first. Record or sync any grades you still need before you delete.

## Who can delete
Only **instructors** in the course can delete it. Assistants and learners can't.

## Delete a course
1. Open the course and choose **Settings**.
2. In the sidebar, under **Course**, choose **Duplicate & delete**.

![Course settings with Duplicate & delete selected in the sidebar, showing the Duplicate course and Delete course cards](https://www.curacourse.com/help/courses/duplicate-and-delete-settings.webp)

3. Under **Delete course**, choose **Delete course**.
4. Read the confirmation. It shows how many learners are on the roster.
5. Type the course title exactly as shown, then choose **Delete course**.

![Delete course confirmation saying 24 learners will lose access, with the course title typed in to confirm](https://www.curacourse.com/help/courses/delete-course-dialog.webp)

CuraCourse takes you back to your dashboard.

## Get a deleted course back
You can't restore a deleted course yourself. If you deleted one by mistake, [contact support](https://www.curacourse.com/contact?topic=support) with the course title and roughly when you deleted it. Support can usually restore it with its content, roster, and student work.

## Related
- [Duplicate a course](https://www.curacourse.com/help/duplicate-a-course)
- [Course settings](https://www.curacourse.com/help/course-settings-overview)