How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom, or retract a submission, on a computer or mobile de

Publish date: 2024-08-06
2020-11-17T22:27:00Z

You've logged in to Google Classroom, have joined a class, and accessed class materials. Now, it's time to submit an assignment. 

To submit an assignment in Google Classroom, you'll first need to navigate to the "Classwork" section. You can then find your assignment and attach your work. 

From there, it's as easy as turning it in. Google Classroom also allows users to unsubmit their assignments if you need to make changes or leave a private comment for a teacher about the status of your work. 

It's important to note that if you don't click "Turn in" after you attach your work, it won't be submitted. To verify the status of your assignment, double-check to see if it is labeled as "Turned in." 

When submitting assignments to Google Classroom on mobile, you'll also need to make sure you have the iPhone or Android app installed. You can search and download Google Classroom through the app store on your phone. 

Here's how to submit an assignment on Google Classroom. 

How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom on desktop

1. Open your web browser and go to classroom.google.com

2. Select your class. 

A list of your Google Classroom courses will be visible. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

3. At the top of your dashboard, choose "Classwork." 

Select "Classwork" from the top menu. Select "Classwork" from the menu.

4. Click on an assignment, then select "View Assignment."

Click "View assignment" after selecting the assignment you want to submit for. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

5. Under "Your Work," choose "Add or Create."

Click "Add or Create" to upload a document, image, slide, or more. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

6. From there, click "Google Drive" to attach a document you've already created and saved in your Drive by selecting it from the file window that appears. If you have multiple documents, attach them all this way.

Click on the document you want to attach. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

7. To leave a private comment for your teacher, enter it in the appropriately labeled text box on the right. Then click the small triangular "paper airplane" icon to post it. 

8. Next, click "Turn in" or "Mark as done" to confirm your submission and change the assignment status to "Turned in."

The status in the top-right should read "Turned in" in grey. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

How to unsubmit an assignment in Google Classroom on desktop

If you've submitted a document, but find that you need to edit out errors or add in missing content, Google Classroom offers a way to retract your submission. Navigate to the page you turned your assignment in, click "Unsubmit," and confirm. You can always turn it in again by following the above steps. 

Click "Unsubmit" to retract an assignment and make edits. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

How to submit an assignment in Google Classroom on the mobile app

1. Open the Google Classroom app on your device. 

2. Tap on your class.

3. Choose "Classwork" from the bottom of the app screen.

The "Classwork" tab should be in the middle of the lower menu. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

4. Select the assignment and expand the "Your work" card. 

Expand "Your work" by tapping the arrow. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

5. Tap "Add attachment" in the "Your work" card.

6. From there, click "Drive" to attach a document you've already created in Drive. 

If you have multiple documents, attach them this way. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

7. Tap "Turn in" or "Mark as done" and re-confirm. 

Tap "Turn in" and confirm your submission. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

How to unsubmit an assignment in Google Classroom on iPhone or Android 

If you turned in the wrong thing or need to go back and add something to the assignment, you can unsubmit it. Navigate to the assignment, expand the "Your work" card, tap "Unsubmit," and confirm. You can always turn it in again the same way you did first.

Tap "Unsubmit" and confirm to remove an uploaded attachment. Sophie Putka/Business Insider

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Sophie Putka Sophie Putka is a freelance writer and reporter for Insider's Tech Reference team. Her work frequently focuses on the health and wellness, science, tech, and food beats. She writes how-tos, lists, and reported features, including pieces on how to use tech to dine safely during the pandemic and the impacts of blue light on your sleep. Sophie has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Inverse, Discover Magazine, Cannabis Wire, Atlas Obscura, Edible New Mexico, and more. Read more Read less

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