IMPORTANT – Information on this page is for those taking online exams using Blackboard Original view courses only. For Ultra view courses please visit Online Exams 2025 page (link opens in new tab).
Before the day of your online exam:
Get your computer ready
- Make sure you can log in to Blackboard.
- Update your browser to latest version. Most technical issues can be resolved by following guidance on “How to resolve browser technical issues?“.
- Download Microsoft Office 365 to your computer (Window or Mac) using University of Reading Office 365 account or use Office 365 for web (login required).
- If you use any assistive technologies, please access the online exam practice area when available and allow time to test this works.
Practice how to submit online exam
Use your Online Exams Practice submission point to get familiar with the tools (e.g. Turnitin, Blackboard Assignments, Blackboard Tests or Gradescope). Test submitting sample work using the computer and browser you are going to use in the real exam.
- How to submit to Blackboard Assignment?
- How to submit to Turnitin?
- How to submit to a Blackboard Test?
- How to submit Gradescope?
For online exam FAQs and support contact details, please check Online Exams Essentials page (page opens in new tab).