GitHub Classroom stops new sign-ups as it transitions to partner solutions
GitHub Classroom is discontinuing new sign-ups starting today, as the platform transitions to supporting partner solutions. Existing users with accounts or classrooms will retain access. This change affects educators and institutions previously using GitHub Classroom for assignments.
- →New GitHub Classroom sign-ups discontinued
- →Transition to partner solutions
Deprecations (1) ›
- New GitHub Classroom sign-ups discontinued
New sign-ups for GitHub Classroom are no longer available, marking a transition towards supporting partner solutions for educational needs. Existing users will retain access to their current classrooms and accounts.
Notes (1) ›
- Transition to partner solutions
GitHub Classroom is moving to support partner solutions, indicating a strategic shift in how educational institutions will manage coursework and assignments through GitHub in the future. The exact partner solutions are not detailed in this announcement.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-26-github-classroom-sign-ups-are-no-longer-available
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