Mission Statement
University Testing and Scanning Services (UTSS), a unit of the University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness, supports the university by providing professional, secure, quality testing and scanning services to students, faculty, staff, and the community. UTSS is committed to providing courteous and knowledgeable staff while also maintaining a testing environment that is up-to-date, comfortable, accessible, and conducive for all examinees. University Testing and Scanning Services adheres to test companies’, faculty members', and the National College Testing Association’s (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.
About Us
University Testing and Scanning Services administer computer- and paper-based examinations. This does not include any ASU classroom or make-up examinations. UTSS also provides accurate and timely optical-mark-reader scanning for classroom examinations and research data processing. UTSS is a member of the National College Testing Association and subscribes to the highest standards of testing services.
A more detailed list of UTSS services includes the following:
- Receipt, inventory, secure storage, and prompt return of testing materials
- Online test registration
- Administrative support for scheduling exams
- Ensure appropriate facilities for the administration of tests
- Quiet, well-lit testing rooms with limited distractions
- Desks with large surface areas and dividers between examinees
- Computers appropriately configured for the delivery of computer-based exams
- Well-trained, professional staff to administer and monitor exams
- Strict adherence to high standards of test administration
- Examinees are positively identified on the basis of current, valid, photo ID
- Staff monitor examinees at all times in the testing room and/or through audio/visual equipment and viewing windows (when available)
- Careful adherence to testing rules
- Accurate timing on exams
- Answer sheet scanning and score reporting services available in some instances
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Closed on university holidays.
*Temporary Change in Office Hours*
The office will open at 8:00 AM from Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th. Regular hours (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM) will resume on Monday, August 11th, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Phone: 480-965-7146
Fax: 480.965.6859
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
Arizona State University
Testing Services
734 W. Alameda Dr.
Alameda Receiving (ALMDBR) DC5204, UCNTRB
Tempe, AZ 85282
Physical Address
1130 E. University Drive, Suite 204, Tempe, AZ 85288. University Center, Building-B [UCNTRB]
Parking
Lot 55 - University Center [UCNTRB] parking fees are $3/hr or $15/day. Please pre-pay for your parking before coming to the Testing & Scanning Services Office. Pay by using the Park Mobile app (parking zone #60112). When considering your parking payment for your exam please consider your check-in and check-out time for the exam, as well as the length of the exam.
