What is it?
Removing a student from a group in Blackboard is also known as unassigning them.
What does it do?
Unassigning a student from a group will remove them from any group related activities and communications associated with that group
- Unassign a student from a group
- Reassign students to another group
- Remove all members from a group or remove the group entirely
What should I know?
To remove a group:
Step 1: Navigate to the Details and Actions menu on your module page.

Step 2: Select your Group Set by Navigating to the three dots and select Delete

You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the group. If any students were attached to the group, they will automatically be moved into the section at the top for Unassigned Students.
To edit a group
Step 1: Navigate to the three dots and select Edit

Step 2: You can change the description by clicking into the text box, change the group name by selecting the pencil icon.

To remove a student
Step 1: To remove a student, click on the three dots by the student’s name and select unassign. Alternatively, you can use the drop-down menu from the three dots to move the student directly into another group.
Step 2: Save your work