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Canvas@Illinois, Delete a Requested Space

You can use the Space Request Application (SRA) to delete a previously requested Canvas space that is no longer needed.


To delete a Canvas space request, follow the steps below:

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Space Request Application (SRA): go.illinois.edu/sra
  2. Log in with your NetID and password.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select the Canvas Space Request Status and Edit link.

    Bottom of the SRA page with red box and arrow pointing to Canvas Space Request Status and Edit link

  4. You will be presented with all space requests associated with your NetID. Select the checkbox next to the title of the space you want to delete.
    Current requests table with red box and arrow pointing to checkbox next to the title of a course space to delete
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Delete button.
    Bottom of SRA Status & Edit page with red box and arrow highlight the Delete button at the bottom of the page
  6. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the space. Select the Yes, Delete Space button to delete the course site from Canvas.
    Delete Space confirmation alert with red box and arrow pointing to the "Yes, Delete Space" button
  7. The page will refresh and you should no longer see that course listed in your list of requests.

Once your course site is deleted, you'll receive an email confirmation of the request.

Please note:

  • The course space will not be deleted in Canvas immediately. It is handed off to a scheduled "task runner" to handle at the next available interval, which should not exceed 15 minutes.

  • If you are not listed in the SRA as either the "owner" or the "requester" of the initial course space, you will not see it in the search results. At this point it is recommended that you reach out to the course owner (usually the primary teacher in the course) or enter a support request through the Technology Services Help Desk.



Keywords:
delete canvas site space course 
Doc ID:
54609
Owned by:
Canvas G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2015-08-03
Updated:
2025-05-23
Sites:
University of Illinois Technology Services