Werth Testing Center
Coming Spring Semester 2026 at the Werth Testing Center at SSD – Register Blast!
Register Blast will make the entire exam process easier and more convenient for instructors and students alike. Please view the step by step tutorials on this page to prepare for spring semester testing. The videos are open captioned so you will not need to click the CC button on your viewer.
Below is a brief list of what Register Blast will mean for you:
Instructors
- Register Blast integrates with Canvas
- Students will schedule their own exams within parameters set by their instructors
- Instructors can copy and edit other exam reservations they have submitted instead of having to create a completely new exam reservation each time
- Instructors will be automatically notified by the system if any actions are required on their part regarding a student’s exam accommodation (ex. submission of a large print exam)
- Instructors are able to upload exams and download completed exams entirely from the instructor portal in Register Blast
Students
- Register Blast integrates with Canvas
- Students schedule the days and times of their own exams, following the date and time windows set by their instructors
- Students select which exam they are scheduling, reducing some of the confusion that can occasionally occur about what exam they are scheduled to take at what day and time
- Students can easily modify and cancel their reservation as needed
- Students can access their exam reservation history
Instructional Videos for Students
Instructional Videos for Instructors
Information Regarding Final Exam Scheduling
The number of reservation requests increases significantly every semester. Werth Testing Center staff need sufficient time to review and approve requests, manage scheduling, prepare exam packets, and administer and proctor exams daily. For these reasons, late requests can no longer be accepted. Due to the overwhelming needs of our center, all requests for final exams must be in by the following dates:
- 5/1 for exams on May 8, 2026
- 5/2 for exams on May 9, 2026
- 5/4 for exams on May 11, 2026
- 5/5 for exams on May 12, 2026
- 5/6 for exams on May 13, 2026
Additional Requirements for All Exams
In order to adequately prepare for proctoring semester exams, The Werth Testing Center staff need 5 business days (M-F) to process your reservation. We cannot open dates that are blocked if they are within 5 business days of the exam. Please work with your SSD students to provide their testing accommodations if they give you reasonable notice of their accommodation request. Students are instructed to provide 5 business days' notice for requesting testing accommodations. Exceptions may be made if the student has newly acquired SSD accommodations.
If your student will be taking a paper exam, the deadline for submitting your exam to ssdtestingcenter@vt.edu is 2 business days in advance of the scheduled exam.
If your student will be taking an online exam, please remember to provide us with an access code if one is required.