Scantron service ending Spring 2026
After careful consideration, UK ITS will end Scantron services after the Spring 2026 semester.
Scantron services use outdated equipment, which will not be replaced or repaired.
Departments and instructors are strongly encouraged to explore alternative tools that offer greater flexibility, faster feedback and integration with digital platforms. Several options are already available across campus.
The following testing methods are fully supported by UK:
- Canvas. Integrated directly into the Canvas LMS and supported by UK’s Canvas support team.
- Yuja Quizzing. Embedded quizzing within Yuja lecture capture and content. Supported by the Yuja support team.
- ProctorU. A flexible, online proctoring solution for exams, widely used for remote learners.
Electronic & Paper-Based Testing Alternatives
- Scantron TestFlex. This cloud-based solution uses standard printers and scanners to print and grade tests. Grades can be uploaded directly to Canvas. Departments must arrange contracts individually; no central support is available.
- Exam Soft. A secure digital testing solution. Departments must arrange contracts.
- EchoExam. A computer-based testing platform with no central university support.
- EchoPoll. (formerly TurningPoint/PointSolutions). A polling and quizzing option used by many instructors. Departments must arrange contracts.
- Gradescope. Currently used in Arts & Sciences. A grading platform used for assigning, uploading, organizing and grading student work.
- Respondus. A lockdown browser that prevents students from using the internet during online exams.
UK ITS understands that these new changes may come as a sudden shift for faculty. We appreciate your flexibility during this transition and are here to answer any questions. Contact us at Itsaboutyou@uky.edu or call 859-218-4357 (HELP).