How to Access/Request this Service
College of Business – Forsyth 231
College of Health and Human Sciences and Kimmel School – Belk 208
College of Education and Allied Professions – Reid 100
College of Arts and Sciences and the rest of the campus – Technology Commons
Each Scantron has a PC attached to it. To log into the PC use your WCU domain credentials (same as your email username and password). Remember to log off after you have finished scanning your tests.
Service Description
Scantron is a computerized system used for test scoring and scanning forms. It consists of a computer, specialized scanner, and dedicated testing software.
Scanning Tests
- Due to FERPA, faculty will be responsible for scanning their own tests.
- Graduate assistants working for the faculty and the college are not permitted to scan tests.
- Students (employed by the faculty, department, college. or IT) are not permitted to scan tests.
- IT is not responsible for scanning tests.
More Information
- For your convenience, a binder with instructions, procedures and policies is placed next to the Scantrons. The information is also available online. Please read the instructions on the different options available to you for where to save your scanned tests.
- Forms for the Scantrons can be purchased at the WCU Bookstore. The correct form to use with the Scantron is “General Purpose Answer Sheet Form No. 16504."
Requirements/Limitations
Scantron is a self-service tool.
Eligibility
Faculty and staff
Service Availability
The Scantron machines are available to use when the buildings/offices are open.
IT’s Role
We make sure the machines are operational, Monday-Friday, 8-5. Training is offered on per need basis as time and resources permit.
Support
Contact the IT Help Desk
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed weekends and university holidays
Call: 227-7487 or 866-928-7487 (toll free)
E-mail: ithelp@wcu.edu
Log in: Online Help Desk/IT Self-Service <http://ithelp.wcu.edu/>
Faculty and Staff
username – wcu\WCU account username
password – WCU account password
Students
username – wcu\Catamount account username
password – your PIN or password
Visit the Technology Commons
On the ground floor of Hunter Library
For walk-up technology assistance for faculty, staff and students
We’re open the same hours as Hunter Library
Charge for this Service
No charge