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How do I suspend a student's account ?
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A new feature now allows for this!
You can see the guide here: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Admin-Guide/How-do-I-suspend-and-reactivate-users-in-an-account/t...
Hi @mccoyj ...
I'm not aware of a way to really "suspend" a student account. However, this Guide might be close to what you are wanting to do? https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13120-4152481702 What are your thoughts on this? Would it work for your needs?
A new feature now allows for this!
You can see the guide here: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Admin-Guide/How-do-I-suspend-and-reactivate-users-in-an-account/t...
Hi @mccoyj
There are many advantages to deactivating a student in a course, not the least of which is that when reactivated all their submissions and grades are also restored. However, there are other ways to remove students from a course, and other responses to them................
I hope these help,
Kelley
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