Qualtrics - Survey Tools for Faculty and Staff
Getting Started with Qualtrics
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Go to niu.qualtrics.com
- Enter your NIU AccountID and password and click the Sign In button.
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First-time users will see a screen saying "This seems to be the first time you are logging in to Qualtrics" and asking you to select
- I don’t have a Qualtrics account – Select this option if you do not have NIU's instance of the Qualtrics survey tool (or if you have never used Qualtrics before).
- You will see a box asking that you accept the Terms of Service. Once accepted,
- Your account is now ready to be used. You will then always use your NIU AccountID and password to log in.
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I already have a Qualtrics account – Select this option if you currently have a Qualtrics account.
- You will see an entry screen where you can enter your existing Qualtrics account (e.g., jsmith@niu.edu). Enter your existing account and password, then click on the Migrate Account button.
- Your account is now ready to be used along with your existing surveys, results, and settings from your old account. You will now be able to use your NIU Account ID and password to log in to Qualtrics.
System Requirements/Platforms
Qualtrics is web-based so there is no software to download. Qualtrics is supported on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome browsers with JavaScript enabled. Outdated browsers (ones that still use TLS 1.0/1.1) will be denied access.
Key features of Qualtrics
- Survey library with templates that can be customized
- Survey translation capabilities, allowing respondents to select a language or default to a browser language preference
- Continuous file saving, minimizing potential data loss due to browser crashes
- Folders for survey organization
- Distribution of surveys to select panels of email recipients or via anonymous links
- Custom reports that update dynamically as new responses are received
- Over 90 question types
- Ability to collaborate with others within the institution or with colleagues at other institutions who have a Qualtrics license
How do I get support for Qualtrics?
If you can't create an account or log in to Qualtrics, contact the Service Desk at 815-753-8100 to verify your credentials.
ALL other support is provided by the vendor
How do I change my password?
Your Qualtrics account is tied to your NIU AccountID. If you need to change your password, you must do so with https://password.niu.edu
Licensing Information & Restrictions
NIU faculty, staff, and students can use it for academic and administrative purposes on university-owned and personal machines for no cost.