Gradescope

Overview

blue box with a scanner

About Gradescope

Gradescope is a suite of tools designed to accommodate a common grading workflow. Students or instructors scan and upload their homework or exams. Instructors and GSIs create a living rubric that allows for speedy grading of large courses. The software can reveal valuable statistics about students work, and provide a path for students to request re-grades of questions.

Benefits

  • Dynamic rubrics and equitable grading
  • Support for multiple assignment types: on-paper & handwritten, online, programming, and multiple choice
  • Automatic grading and answer grouping
  • Detailed analytics
  • Grade syncing to bCourses

If you cannot access content or use Gradescope features due to a disability, please contact gradescope@berkeley.edu with a description of the web access barrier. We will respond within 1 to 2 business days.

Instructors and GSIs Get Started with Gradescope

Berkeley has a site license for access to Gradescope. All features and functionality are freely available to instructors.

To get started:

  1. Login to Gradescope using your CalNet ID to create your instructor account
  2. Add the Gradescope link to the course navigation in your bCourses site
  3. Click the new Gradescope menu item in bCourses to create your Gradescope course (or link to a course you've already created)
  4. Sync your new Gradescope course roster to the bCourses roster
  5. Create a bCourses assignment to add a new item to the gradebook
    • Set submission type as "External Tool", then click "Find" and select "Gradescope"
    • Create a new Gradescope assignment or choose from the list of existing assignments
    • Set a point value, then Save (and publish)
  6. When you have completed grading in Gradescope, you can sync your scores to the bCourses gradebook using the "Post Grades to bCouses" button and/or publish grades on Gradescope

You can find more information about how to use Gradescope in these support articles or video guides

Scanning Resources

Bulk Scanning Station and Equipment Check Out

When Gradescope is used to grade paper exams, GSIs are typically tasked with scanning many exams into the system. This is most successfully completed with proper scanning resources. Some departments may have dedicated scanning stations, or instructors can use the bulk scanning station that will be located on campus in Fall 2026. The station is a computer with a connected scanner capable of processing 60 double-sided pages per minute. Users can upload scanned assignments directly to Gradescope from the scanning station, save them via a file storage tool (Google Drive/Box), or store them on their own USB drive. The Academic Innovation Studio also has a portable scanner available for check out.

Scanner Instructions

Reservations

The bulk scanning station in the AIS can be reserved using the reservation calendar. Reservations are required.
Please note that the Gradescope Scanner in 117 Dwinelle will be unavailable June 1 - August 1, 2026. Learn about additional scanning resources on campus.

Scanning Information and Tips

Scanning Tips

Fujitsu fi-7160 Scanner Manual(PDF file)

Storing Paper Copies of Assignments Processed with Gradescope

Gradescope has been determined by the Berkeley Academic Senate to be a satisfactory electronic substitute to providing a hard-copy, meeting the requirements of Berkeley Division Regulation A251. It is not necessary to retain hard copies of exams that have been administered with Gradescope.

Other Resources

The Library offers a variety of printing and scanning services. Scanners equipped with auto-document feeders are located at the following libraries:

Gradescope FAQs

Where can I find Gradescope documentation?
Users can find detailed Gradescope documentation on Gradescope's website at guides.gradescope.com.

I want to create a Gradescope course, but I don't see the "Create Course" button on my course dashboard.
If you don't see the "Create Course" button on your course dashboard your Gradescope account is currently a student account. Please reach out to help@gradescope.com to request instructor access for your account.

I changed my CalNet ID and now I have two Gradescope accounts. How do I merge them?
If you use CalNet to login to Gradescope you will not be able to merge your accounts yourself. Please reach out to help@gradescope.com to request an account merge.

How do I connect Gradescope to bCourses?
Gradescope LTI 1.3 is available in bCourses and enables course and assignment linking, roster syncing, and grade passback to bCourses. 

My Gradescope course is linked to bCourses, but some student enrollments are missing from the roster in Gradescope. Why?
The roster in Gradescope does not automatically update. Use the "Sync bCourses Roster" button on the Roster page for the course in Gradescope to pull in any new enrollments from bCourses or remove students who have dropped the course.

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Services + Programs

Service at a Glance

CategoryDetails
System Availability24/7*
Initial Support Response TimeNo longer than 1 business day.
Services and Offerings
  • Robust, rubric-based grading tool for exams and templated homework assignments.
  • Assignment response statistics and learning interaction data.
  • Flexible and accurate assignment re-grade functionality.
  • Roster and gradebook integration with bCourses.
EligibilityGradescope is available to all UC Berkeley instructors
Data Protection LevelP3 - This platform stores or processes ​​FERPA-Protected Student Records and has passed a rigorous Vendor Security Assessment led by Berkeley’s Information Security Office.
Service LevelStandard - You have open access to use the service or system. We have personnel available to help if you have questions or need minor tweaks made.
Service OwnerRebecca Long
RatesOngoing operations support is free of charge.

* Except during scheduled maintenance.