diff --git a/lib/pangea/course_creation/new_course_page.dart b/lib/pangea/course_creation/new_course_page.dart
index 50e198235..24d9276e9 100644
--- a/lib/pangea/course_creation/new_course_page.dart
+++ b/lib/pangea/course_creation/new_course_page.dart
@@ -119,6 +119,12 @@ class NewCourseController extends State<NewCourse> with CourseSearchProvider {
                     );
                   }
 
+                  if (courses.isEmpty) {
+                    return Center(
+                      child: Text(L10n.of(context).noCoursesFound),
+                    );
+                  }
+
                   return Expanded(
                     child: ListView.builder(
                       itemCount: courses.length,