---
title: "Setting Exceptions for Tests and Assignments"
type: "article"
space: "Blackboard Ultra"
author: "Anh Lam"
created: 2022-11-02T20:21:31Z
updated: 2026-10-22T15:11:28Z
tags: ["accessibility", "accessibility-blackboard-ultra", "blackboard-ultra", "exceptions", "exceptions-tests-assignments", "student-accomodations", "student-exceptions", "test-accommodations", "test-exceptions", "ultra"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/266/blackboard-ultra/articles/accessibility/15649/setting-exceptions-for-tests-and-assignments"
---

# Setting Exceptions for Tests and Assignments

### Accommodations vs Exceptions

Accommodations allow for students to submit work past deadlines or receive extra time for timed tests. These accommodations impact all due dates and/or timed activities.

Exceptions are specific to an assignment and allow the instructor to change the due date, visibility dates, or number of attempts for a specific student. Students can view changes such as extensions in their calendar.

**Note:**If you set a due date accommodation \(via the Class Roster\), you cannot set a due date exception for a specific assignment.

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### Setting an Exception

1. Select the assignment which you want to grant an exception.
2. Select **Submissions** in the top left of the screen. A list of students is displayed. *\(Note: Updated July 10, 2023\)*
![](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=ZDzTO5JHiC3fBXtE9Nz16w%3D%3D)
3. Navigate to the student you want to set an exception for.![Screenshot of step 3 as explained on this page](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=Hn%2Bi46u72wo%2FARqNI2D6mQ%3D%3D)
4. Select the **ellipsis** on the right side of their name. A drop down menu is displayed.
![](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=jBlMcprFoEgKROBapCe1mg%3D%3D)
5. Select **Add or edit exceptions** to access the Exceptions menu. The Exceptions panel is displayed.![](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=NzjcHXlY8l7n%2BCYZEJ%2B9Rw%3D%3D)
6. Select and enter the **due date**, the visibility dates, and **Attempts allowed**.![Screenshot of step 6 as explained on this page](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=lTHPHE9J79iHBK1NMNqoUw%3D%3D)
7. Select **Save**. Students with exceptions will have a clock icon beside their name.  ![Screenshot of step 7 as explained on this page](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/attachment?file=D7bElvZvcMzbnpKf78ZgoA%3D%3D)

You can reset any exceptions by navigating back to the exception menu for a student.

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## Additional resources

The following resource from Seneca's Accessible Learning Services provides practical guidance for applying approved extended-time accommodations to tests and exams.

Faculty quick reference · PDF

### Extended time calculations for tests and exams

Use this quick reference to calculate the total writing time for students with approved extended-time accommodations. The required multiplier is identified in the student's Accommodation Letter.

Extended-time multipliers

1.25x

25% extra time

1.5x

50% extra time

1.75x

75% extra time

2x

100% extra time

Example calculation

A **60-minute test** with a **1.5x** accommodation provides **90 minutes of total writing time**.

What's included in the guide?

- A calculation chart for standard assessments from 30 to 180 minutes.
- Examples of extended-time calculations.
- Faculty responsibilities for providing approved extended time.
- Guidance on ensuring assessment bookings and online time windows allow the full accommodated time.

View the resource

[Extended Time — PDF](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/266/blackboard-ultra/files/24861/extended-time)

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