# View Course as Student

This feature allows instructors to see the course home page and activities as if they were a student.

#### Instructions

1. After logging in to Moodle, enter the course you'd like to view as a student.
2. Click the down arrow to the right of your profile picture in the upper right corner and choose **Switch role to...**
3. Click **Student**
4. You can now view your course from the perspective of a student. This is visually indicated by the blue word <span style="color: #0000ff;">student</span> under your username.
5. To return to your normal role, click the down arrow to the right of your profile picture in the upper right corner and choose **Return to my normal role**.

- Note that the view is not a perfect replication of some items like viewing grades. For a completely accurate student view, please use a [sample student account](https://help.mlc-wels.edu/books/moodle-for-faculty/page/sample-student-accounts).