You can delete your iClicker account through your account settings, but the process depends on whether you created it yourself or your school set it up for you

iClicker is a classroom response system that instructors use to run quizzes and polls during lectures. Your account holds your responses, grades, and enrollment in your courses. If you no longer need the account — because you graduated, switched schools, or straightforward want to remove your data — you can request deletion. The steps differ depending on who created the account.

If you created your own iClicker account using an email address and password, you can delete it yourself through the account settings. If your school created it for you as part of their system, you will need to contact your school's IT department or iClicker support, because the account is tied to your institution's license.

Key Takeaways

  • Self-created accounts can be deleted by logging in, going to account settings, and selecting the delete option — no approval needed.
  • School-created accounts require a request to your school's IT department or to iClicker support, since your school owns the account.
  • Deletion is permanent and removes all your response history and grades from iClicker's servers.
  • If you are still enrolled in courses using iClicker, deleting your account will prevent you from participating in class polls and quizzes.

How to delete a self-created iClicker account

Log into your iClicker account at iclicker.com using your email and password. Click on your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the page, then select "Account Settings" or "My Account" from the dropdown menu.

Look for a "Delete Account" or "Close Account" option, usually near the bottom of the settings page. Click it and confirm that you want to delete the account. iClicker will ask you to re-enter your password to verify the request. After you confirm, the account is deleted when ready and cannot be recovered.

What happens when you delete your account

Once deleted, your account cannot be restored. All your response history, quiz scores, and saved data disappear from iClicker's system. If you are currently enrolled in courses that use iClicker, you will no longer be able to participate in class polls or submit responses during lectures.

If your instructor has already recorded your grades in iClicker, those records may still exist in your school's gradebook or learning management system (like Canvas or Blackboard), depending on how your school backs up data. Deleting your iClicker account does not automatically remove grades from other systems.

Deleting a school-created account

If your school created your iClicker account as part of their institutional setup, you cannot delete it yourself. Contact your school's IT help desk or technology support office and explain that you want your account deleted. Provide them with your full name, student ID, and the email address associated with your iClicker account.

Your IT department will submit a deletion request to iClicker on your behalf. This process can take one to two weeks. Some schools have policies about when accounts can be deleted — for example, many schools delete student accounts automatically after graduation or after a semester of inactivity, so check with your IT office first to see if deletion is already scheduled.

Why you might want to delete your account

You may want to delete your iClicker account if you have graduated, transferred to a school that does not use iClicker, or straightforward want to remove your personal data from the platform. Some students also delete accounts if they are concerned about data privacy or no longer want their response history stored online.

Before you delete, consider whether you might need your account again. If you are taking a semester off but plan to return, or if you think you might transfer to another school that uses iClicker, you may want to keep the account. Deletion is permanent, so make sure you have downloaded or saved any records you need.

If you cannot find the delete option

iClicker's interface changes periodically, and the location of the delete option may vary depending on which version of the platform your school uses. If you log into your account and cannot find a delete button in settings, try searching the help section at support.iclicker.com or contact iClicker support directly through their website.

You can also reach out to your school's IT department — they may have a faster route to deletion or may know whether your account is school-managed rather than self-created. Provide them with the email address you use to log in, and they can check your account type in their system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting my iClicker account affect my grades in my classes?

Your grades in your school's gradebook or learning management system will not be affected. However, if your instructor pulls grades directly from iClicker, they will no longer be able to see your response history after deletion. Check with your instructor before you delete if you are concerned about how grades are recorded.

Can I delete my account if I still have active courses?

Yes, you can delete your account at any time. However, you will not be able to participate in iClicker polls or quizzes once the account is gone. If you are still enrolled in courses that use iClicker, consider waiting until the semester ends or dropping the course first.

What if I delete my account by mistake?

Deletion is permanent and iClicker cannot restore deleted accounts. If you deleted a self-created account, you can create a new one with the same email address, but your old response history will be gone. If you deleted a school-created account by mistake, contact your IT department when ready — they may be able to help.

Do I need to delete my account before I graduate?

No. Many schools automatically delete student accounts after graduation or after a set period of inactivity. You can delete your account yourself if you want to remove your data sooner, but it is not required. Check your school's data retention policy if you want to know when automatic deletion happens.