How To: Purchase a TaskStream Subscription
For CEAP Students
TaskStream accounts must be purchased online directly from the TaskStream website.
Step-by-step subscription activation guide for WCU students:
Step 1 of 7: Purchase or Activate Subscription
From the TaskStream homepage, click on "Subscribe/Renew". You should be taken to "Step 1: Purchase or Activate your Subscription".
If this is your first time subscribing to TaskStream, select "Create a new TaskStream subscription". Next, select Option 1 (credit card purchase) and click "Continue":

Step 2 of 7: General Information
You will now be prompted to indicate your role as a TaskStream user. Most students at CEAP will need to select the first option: College/University program that requires TaskStream. Click the "Continue" button once you selected the appropriate user-type.
 Step 2 of 7 (continued): College/University Information
After indicating your user-type, you will be prompted for your university and school information. It is very important that you affiliate yourself with Western Carolina University's College of Education in order to utilize TaskStream in your CEAP courses and preparation program. Complete the information as stated below and then click "Continue":
- State: North Carolina
- Type of Institution: College/University
- College/University: Western Carolina University
 Step 3 of 7: Personal Information
Now that you're affiliated with Western Carolina University, you will be prompted to select your organization and group affiliation. For this information, enter the following:
- Organization: College of Education
- Group: Students

Next you will select your subscription length. Price-breaks are given for longer subscription periods, all the way up to six years. Some students may prefer to purchase their subscription one semester at a time while others may wish to purchase a six year subscription that will take them into their first years as a professional teacher. This is completely up to you and will not affect how TaskStream is used.
When purchased directly from TaskStream, subscriptions can be purchased at the following rates:

Now you will be prompted for personal information including the creation of a username and password you wish to use with your TaskStream subscription. When you complete the signup process, TaskStream will send an email to the address you specified that contains your username, password, and login instructions. YOU SHOULD KEEP THIS EMAIL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

You will now be prompted to add the optional Teaching Productivity Toolpack. You should select ADD this toolpack, as it may be used in several courses. It is added to your subscription at no extra charge.
 Next, you'll be required to read and acknowledge acceptance of the TaskStream End User License Agreement. Please read this agreement carefully and then click on the "accept" button. Next, click "Continue".
Step 4 of 7: Confirm Registration Information After completing your registration, you'll be prompted to confirm the information. If it is correct, select "Continue". Be sure to print or save this confirmation page as it contains your account information.
Step 5 of 7: Subscription Shopping Cart:
You should now be at Step Five in the registration process, which allows you to add additional items and storage to your account. You are welcome to add additional storage space as you deem necessary for your portfolio products. At this time, WCU does not require you to purchase additional space, but this could change in the future, depending on evolving course and portfolio requirements. If the information on this page is correct, select "Proceed to Checkout".
Step 6 of 7: Billing Information (credit card users only)
If using a credit card, you will enter your billing information here. When you are finished, click "Continue"

At this point, you should see a screen that confirms your TaskStream subscription purchase, and you should also receive a subscription confirmation e-mail message to the e-mail account you designated on your personal information form. This message will include login instructions and a summary of your username and password.
If you have questions regarding any aspect of your subscription, please contact TaskStream directly at: 1-800-311-5656.
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