Creating a Makeup or Pre-release Exam Submission in RegisterBlast

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Select the RegisterBlast link in the navigation panel of your Canvas course. On the submissions page, click the three vertical dots to the left of the exam you wish to create a make-up or pre-release for. Select the "Clone" link to copy the exam submission.

"Screenshot of the RegisterBlast 'Submissions' page within Canvas, showing how to copy a previous exam. The screen lists exam submissions with columns for name, submission date, and exam window. Next to each exam entry is a three-dot menu. The first exam listed is 'BIOL 101, Sections 1–4, Exam #2'. The menu is expanded to show options: 'View', 'Edit', and 'Clone', with 'Clone' highlighted to indicate copying the exam submission

Change the Exam Name to "Exam #1 - Makeup" or something similar to indicate that it is a make-up or pre-release exam. You will also need to change the **start and end dates.** Please note the system will not accept less than two days for an exam to be open.\ \ If you have issues with selecting two days, please submit with three and email [testcenterhelp@iastate.edu](mailto:testcenterhelp@iastate.edu) with your desired times.

Screenshot of a cloned exam setup form with instructions to rename the exam for make-up or pre-release use. The 'Exam Name' field is pre-filled with 'Clone of Exam #1'. 'Academic Testing – Fall 2023' is selected as the exam group. Start and end dates are set for 8/7/2023 and 8/9/2023 at 12:00 AM. The 'Time Restriction' section is expanded, showing 'Allotted Minutes' set to 60. Above the form, guidance emphasizes setting a two-day window and contacting testcenterhelp@iastate.edu if scheduling issues occur.

In the "Additional Information" section, please change the question "Is this a Make-up exam request" to YES. If you are using the in-person, off-campus or virtual proctoring options you must also indicate the names of the students in the box that will appear.

Screenshot of a form section labeled 'Is this a make-up exam request? (required)'. The 'Yes' radio button is selected. Below is a prompt instructing users to list student names if any will use in-person, off-campus, or virtual proctoring for the make-up exam. An empty text box is provided for entering student names. Instructional text above the form directs users to select 'Yes' in the Additional Information section and provide student names when applicable.

Please check that the "Additional Information" section is correct before moving on to the next section.

Screenshot of the 'Additional Information' section of an exam submission form. 'Number of students testing' is filled in as 63. The 'Number of Attempts' is set to '1 (one)'. 'Exam Type' is unselected, and checkboxes for calculator types include options for Simple, Scientific, Graphing, Financial, and 'No Calculator allowed/needed', none of which are selected. Instructional text above the image advises users to confirm this section before continuing.

The Eligibility and Restrictions section indicates to the Test Center who should be taking the make-up or pre-release exam. Please put the student(s) email address in this location. ***Leaving this blank allows the entire course to see a make-up or pre-release is available.*** If you are submitting before you know student names, please put [rbstu1@iastate.edu](mailto:rbstu1@iastate.edu) in this space as a placeholder. Only students who are in the restriction section will be able to see the make-up or pre-release and secure an appointment.

Screenshot of the 'Eligibility and Restrictions' section of an exam submission form. A message instructs users to type the student’s email if the exam is intended for specific individuals. A search box labeled 'Restrictions' is provided for this purpose. The orange cursor is positioned over the input field. A blue 'Next' button appears below. Instructions above emphasize that leaving this field blank allows the entire course to view the make-up or pre-release exam, while entering names limits visibility.

Click "Submit" once you are ready to submit to the Testing Center for review and potential approval.

Screenshot showing the bottom portion of an exam submission form with a blue 'Submit' button highlighted by an orange circle. To the right is a secondary option labeled 'Submit and Print'. Instructional text above advises users to click 'Submit' when they are ready to send the exam form to the Testing Center for review and potential approval.

Alert! This only allows the student to schedule with the Testing Center. You must also add them to the "assign" section of your Canvas course in order to give them access to the exam.