Testing Updates and Scheduling

Student Communications

Welcome Email to Students - Fall 2025

Subject: Important Info for Your Fall 2025 Testing Accommodations

Hello!
If you’re reading this, it means you’re enrolled in at least one West Lafayette course with testing accommodations. We've got some key info to help you stay on track this semester—please read through!
Step 1: Check Your Syllabi

• Look for details on how your professor plans to handle your exam accommodations.
• No info? Chat with your professor directly.

Step 2: Scheduling Exams with PTS

1. Go to Brightspace > Your Course > RegisterBlast link.
2. Can’t find it? Ask your professor to add it.
3. Follow the instructions to book your exam (there’s a video tutorial on our website if you need it).
4. Select ALL accommodations you need when booking—we can’t add them later. Failure to select your accommodations means they will not be implemented for your exam appointment.
5. Check your Purdue email for a confirmation email. No email within 5 minutes? Try again.

Deadlines You Can't Miss:

• Book your exam at least 4 days (96 hours) in advance.
• Final Exam Deadline: Schedule by 11:55 PM (EST) on Friday, December 5.

Example: Need an exam at 12 PM on Friday? Schedule it by 12 PM on Monday.
Late Scheduling = No Appointment: Miss a deadline? You’ll need to coordinate directly with your professor for alternate arrangements.

Need More Info?
Check out our PTS Exam Info rules.

Difficulties scheduling your exam appointment?
Please refer to the PTS Exam Scheduling Wizard for Students for assistance.
Questions? Email us at testingservices@purdue.edu or call 765-496-6168.

You’ve got this,
Kelsey Jordan, M.S. (she/her/hers)
Director, Purdue Testing Services 

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Final Exam Scheduling Initial Email - Fall 2025

Subject: Schedule your final exams today!

Hello,
If you’re not taking your accommodated exams with Purdue Testing Services (PTS), you can ignore this email.
If you are testing with PTS, here’s what you need to know:
✅ Final Exam Scheduling is Open!
You can now book your final exams through RegisterBlast.
Important:
Use the RegisterBlast link inside each of your Brightspace courses to schedule your exam. This is the only way to make sure your accommodations are applied correctly.
If there is no link in Brightspace, or no final exam option shows up when you click it, that means your instructor has not set up the exam with PTS yet. Please reach out to them directly.

🕒 Finals Week Hours at PTS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Start Times: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM,
6:00 PM (for 175% or 200% extended time only), 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Start Times: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM

📅 Scheduling Deadline
You must schedule your final exams by Friday, December 5 at 11:55 PM (EST).
No late appointments will be accepted.
If you miss the PTS deadline, we will be unable to administer your exam, and alternative setups may be limited or unavailable.

⚠️ What if all the timeslots are full?
If you see “All Timeslots Full” when you try to schedule, it means we've reached capacity. In that case, contact your instructor right away to discuss how you can still receive your accommodations.
If there's no link in Brightspace, or no final exam option shows up when you click it, that means your instructor hasn’t set up the exam with PTS yet. Please reach out to them directly as soon as possible to ensure everything gets set up appropriately for your accommodations.

We'll send another email closer to finals week with more details about where to go and what to expect on exam day.
In the meantime, check out our website for the latest updates.

Thanks!
Kelsey
Kelsey Jordan, M.S.
she/her/hers
Director, Purdue Testing Services