Delete Grade Center Columns

Grade columns are automatically added when you create an assignment, test, discussion board, or other gradeable item.  You can manually add columns for class activities, projects completed offline, presentations, or to grade in-class participation. 

Manually created columns can be deleted from the Grade Center. Columns linked to tests, assignments, and graded discussions cannot be deleted without first deleting the content. Note: These actions are permanent and irreversible.

There are two ways to delete a grade center column.

Method 1

1. Navigate to the Course Management Menu. Click Grade Center and then Full Grade Center. 
2. Select Manage and then click Column Organization.
   
   
   
   
3. On the Column Organization page, you will see a list of the grade center’s columns, their current categories, the creation date, and the possible points.
4. Select the checkboxes of the columns to delete.
   
   
   
5. Click the Delete button.
6. A screen will appear asking you to confirm the column deletion. Click the Continue button.
7. A final warning will appear. If you are certain that you want to delete, click the Delete button.
8. The columns will now be removed from the grade center.

Method 2.  This method will only work on manually graded columns.

1. Navigate to the Course Management Menu. Click Grade Center and then Full Grade Center. 
2. Find the column you want to delete and click the Contextual Menu Chevron next to the column name.
3. Click Delete this Column