Getting Started with Online Surveys Using Qualtrics

Questions

  • How do I get started with Qualtrics at Bowdoin?
  • How do I log in to Qualtrics and create my account?
  • How do I create a survey in Qualtrics?
  • How do I view individual survey responses?
  • Who do I contact for help with Qualtrics?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students who want to build online surveys with Qualtrics. Your Qualtrics account is created automatically the first time you sign in with your Bowdoin credentials.

Resolution

Log in and create your account

  1. Go to qualtrics.bowdoin.edu and sign in with your Bowdoin username and password.
  2. On the account-creation page, select No, I don't have a preexisting account.
Qualtrics account-creation screen with the option to indicate you do not have a preexisting account.
  1. Click Sign in, then accept the Qualtrics Terms of Service.
Terms of Service page for Qualtrics with an arrow pointing to the highlighted I accept button in the lower right corner.
  1. Update your account information with your email and, if you are a student, your graduation year. Your account is created.
Qualtrics confirmation screen showing that your user was created successfully, with a highlighted blue Sign In button.

Create a survey

After you log in, click Create a new project to build your first survey. Qualtrics provides in-product guidance on creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys.

Viewing individual responses: To protect respondent confidentiality, accounts do not automatically allow you to review an individual's survey responses. If you need that capability, contact a Qualtrics administrator (below) to upgrade your account.

Questions and contacts

For account upgrades or Bowdoin-specific questions, contact the Qualtrics administrators: Paul Benham (pbenham@bowdoin.edu, 207-798-4359) or Jennifer Snow (jsnow@bowdoin.edu, 207-725-3707). Qualtrics also offers vendor support at 800-340-9194 or support@qualtrics.com, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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