When your DataCamp Classroom group reaches the end of its 6-month access period, the group will automatically expire. This means both you and your students will lose Premium access to courses unless a new group is created. Below, we explain what expiration means, what you need to do next, and how to ensure continuous access for future classes.
What does expiration mean?
A DataCamp Classroom group provides you and your students with 6 months of free Premium access. This period starts on the group’s activation date — not the date students join.
When a group expires:
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The group will become inactive in your dashboard.
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Premium access will end for all members of that group.
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You will no longer be able to assign or manage assignments for that group.
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Students will retain progress on their accounts, but lose Premium features.
⚠️ There is no option to extend or reactivate an expired group.
How to regain access after expiration
To continue using DataCamp Classrooms, you’ll need to submit a new application and create a new group. Follow these steps:
1. Submit a new DataCamp Classrooms application
You can apply again by filling out the DataCamp Classrooms application form. When applying, make sure to include:
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Your institutional email address
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Accurate course or class name
- A link to your personal faculty page or staff directory. We use this webpage to verify if you are an active teacher.
Applications are typically reviewed within a few business days. Once approved, a new Classroom group will be created.
2. Create a separate group for each term or course
DataCamp Classrooms are designed to support individual terms , so you should create a new group each time you start a new semester.
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You can create multiple active groups at once (e.g., for different classes or lab sections).
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Groups can have overlapping dates — this is helpful for instructors teaching multiple courses at the same time.
3. Re-Invite your students to the new group
Students from the expired group will not automatically transfer. To restore their access:
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Share the invite link from your new group.
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Students must accept the invitation using the same account they previously used.
Once they join the new group, they’ll regain Premium access for the next 6 months.
Important reminders
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Group access lasts 6 months from the day the group is created — set reminders to apply again if needed.
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You cannot extend or reactivate an existing group. A new application is always required.
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After expiration, all assignments and group data (e.g., progress tracking, reports) from expired groups will no longer be editable or accessible.
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Consider saving important data before the group expires.
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Best practices for continuous access
To ensure your students have uninterrupted access throughout the academic year:
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Plan ahead by applying for new access before your current group expires.
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Keep your class details up to date on the application form to avoid delays.
- Record assignment reports: Admins should record all assignment reports before the subscription expires to avoid losing access to this data.
- Check group expiration date: Before assigning any assignments, check the group expiration date to ensure continuous access to DataCamp’s premium content and Classroom features for your students.
Still have questions?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Support.