Academic Testing Services Information for Students

Please schedule your exam at least 72 business hours (3 business days) before your preferred testing date and time. Requests made later may limit time availability, as proctor schedules and testing windows are finalized in advance. Scheduling early, ideally at the start of the term, helps ensure you get your preferred time and allows for coordination between students, instructors, proctors, the DRC, and ATS.

Please note: Exams requiring a human reader, human scribe, or remote proctoring must be scheduled at least 5 business days in advance.

Important! Winter 2026 Final exams must be scheduled by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10th.

Questions? Email testingservices@pdx.edu

How to Schedule Exams When You Need to Test With ATS

Please Note: By scheduling exams with Academic Testing Services, you are agreeing to our Student Testing Agreement.

Log in to RegisterBlast from Canvas (located on the left side of your Canvas Shell). It will be labeled "Testing Services." If you don’t see this in Canvas, your instructor may not have enabled it yet. Please ask them to follow the instructions here: How to Set Up Exams in ATS
Sign in with your main PSU username and password (the same one you use for MyPSU, Canvas, your PSU email, etc.). If prompted to sign in, be sure you choose, “Sign in with School Credentials.”
1. IMPORTANT: If you log in to RegisterBlast from outside Canvas, you may not be able to find the exams that you are looking for. This is because when you sign in from within Canvas, it knows who you are and the class that you are wanting to test for.
On the Exam Registration page:
1. Select "Winter 2026" from the "Choose an exam type" drop-down menu.
2. Select your course from the "Choose your course" drop-down menu. Choose your course, then choose the exam that you are wanting to schedule.
3. Important: If you don’t see the exam you’re looking for, your instructor may not have entered it yet. Please ask them to follow the instructions here: How to Set Up Exams in ATS
Choose your desired test date and time. If that time is not available, you will need to select a new time to proceed with scheduling.
1. If you don’t see a date or time that works for you, reach out to your instructor. ATS is not able to adjust or extend the testing windows that instructors set for exams.
Provide your contact information.
Select "Add to cart".
You will see a "Complete Transaction" selection for $0.00 for your exam. Select "Complete Transaction".
Once you click Register, your confirmation receipt will appear on the next page. You will also be sent a confirmation email that includes your exam location and details.

Exam Locations

Academic Testing Services operates out of two on-campus testing locations to support students throughout the term. Click here to view a campus map.

Cramer Hall Testing Center
Our Cramer Hall Testing Center is in Cramer Hall, suite 287, on the second floor. Cramer Hall is located along SW Broadway, between Lincoln Hall and the Smith Memorial Student Union. Once inside, follow signage to the testing center and check in at the front desk upon arrival.

VSC Testing Center
The VSC Testing Center is located on the basement level of the Vernier Science Center in room B1-30, next to the elevator. The Vernier Science Center is located at 710 SW Jackson Street on the south end of PSU’s campus and is connected to the Science Research and Teaching Center (SRTC).

Please be sure to double-check your testing confirmation for your assigned location before your exam, and arrive early to allow time for check-in.

Canceling and Rescheduling Exam Appointments

Please note: You can reschedule your exam appointment as long as it is within the exam window set by your instructor. ATS cannot adjust this window. If you need to reschedule outside of that window, please contact your instructor for approval so they can open a make-up exam for you.

To Reschedule Your Exam

To reschedule exams, please follow these steps;

Sign into RegisterBlast
In RegisterBlast, click on “Exams” in the top right corner
Click the Reschedule link next to the exam you want to reschedule.
Select a new date and time for your exam and click Reschedule.
After you have completed the step above, you will receive a confirmation email notifying you of the new test date.

To Cancel Your Exam

Sign into RegisterBlast
Click the My Account/ My Exams/ My History tab at the top of this page.
Enter the email address you used to originally schedule your exam.
Click Continue.
You will receive an email from support@registerblast.com.
Click the link inside the email.
A My Exam History page will open. Find your exam and click the Cancel link.
Click "Yes, cancel my registration" if you are sure you want to cancel or "Keep current registration" if you do not want to cancel your exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I don’t see my exam in RegisterBlast?

A: Your instructor is responsible for creating exams in RegisterBlast and making them available for students. If you do not see your exam listed, please contact them for further assistance, or please ask them to follow the instructions here: How to Set Up Exams in ATS

Q: I need to schedule a make-up exam, what do I do?

A: Please consult your instructor about scheduling a make-up exam. If approved, they can create a make-up exam in RegisterBlast and you can schedule for it using the steps above.

Q: What if my accommodations are not showing up or are wrong?

A: Accommodations are updated in real time from the DRC database, and reflect what you have been approved for and have selected for each term. Please check that you have entered a service request for the current term. If you are having trouble locating your accommodations, or do not see the accommodations you expected to see, please contact the Disability Resource Center to meet with an AC&C for more information.

Q: I thought I was allowed to have more/different materials for this exam; why are they not showing up?

A: Exam information, including materials allowed during the exam, are input by your instructor. If you think there is an error in the materials allowed listed, please contact your instructor for further assistance.

Q: How do I contact Academic Testing Services and when are you open?

A: The best, most efficient way to communicate with us is by email: testingservices@pdx.edu, and we are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. Please include enough detail so we are able to understand your question and follow up with you.

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Please refer to the PSU Hourly and Visitor Parking page for details about parking on and around campus.

An Important Note Regarding the Distraction-Reduced Space Accommodation

The “Distraction-Reduced Space” accommodation does not mean a private room, nor an entirely distraction-free room, though we do our best to make it as quiet and free of distractions as we can. We aim for a room at a third capacity or less, though up to half capacity can still be considered distraction-reduced if the room is otherwise relatively quiet with minimal activity and distractions. Testing Services has in-ear earplugs, and over-the-ear noise muffling earmuffs, so please let us know if you would like to use either or both of these during your exam with us.