Setting Up Test Exceptions and Exemptions
This guide will demonstrate how to set Exceptions and Exemptions for assignments and tests. An Exception is a modification of submission rules (e.g. availability, time limit, number of allowed submissions), while and Exemption removes the assignment from the student's grades.
In addition to setting exceptions, instructors can also specify accommodations for time limits or due dates that apply to all assessments in the course.
This guide shows instructions for the Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View. If this does not look like your current course, please refer to the Blackboard Learn Original Guide.
Accessing a Test
Locate the test or assignment for which you would like to set an exception or exemption for and click on the test title.
Adding Exceptions or Exemptions for a Student
To set an exception or exemption for a student:
- Click on the Submissions link at the top of the page.
- Locate the student to set an exception or exemption for and click the ellipsis button (...) to open the options menu.
- To set an exception for the student, select the Add or edit exceptions option.
- To exempt the student from the assignment, select the Add or edit exemptions option.
Adding an Exception
After selecting Add Exception, you will be able to change the selected student's due date, availability dates, and number of allowed attempts:
- Due date: Use the date selector to set a new due date for the student
- Availability: Use the date selectors to establish a new availability period for the item.
- Attempts Allowed: Select the number of attempts to allow for the student.
- Click the Save button to save the exception for the selected student.
Adding an Exemption
To exempt a student from an assignment or test:
- Check the Exempt Grade checkbox to exempt the selected student.
- Click the Save button to apply the exemption.