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Poll Everywhere is a web-based polling tool. Students can participate in activities during class through their web browser, Poll Everywhere app, or via text message. Instructors may show poll results live during class or may save them to view later.

This page is intended for students. Instructors should review Poll Everywhere for Instructors.

Accessing Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere activities can be accessed differently depending on how your instructor creates them. Students usually do not need to create an account or log in to participate. However, some instructors may want to collect your responses to be used for grading. If you are unsure whether an account is required, it is best to ask your instructor.

If your instructor is using Poll Everywhere activities as part of course participation (e.g., attendance, assignments, quizzes), you may see a prompt to sign in before being able to participate.

Getting credit for participation

  1. Log into Poll Everywhere using your Penn email address in the format yourPennKey@upenn.edu (removing any school affiliation!).
  2. Click Next.
  3. Select Login via University of Pennsylvania and log in with your PennKey.
  4. Navigate to the polling link or access information provided by your instructor.

If you have multiple Poll Everywhere accounts associated with your Penn email addresses, contact Poll Everywhere support to merge your accounts. This will ensure you get credit for class activities.

Using Poll Everywhere

If you are asked to complete an activity, use the link your instructor provided. Enter your instructor’s unique URL into any browser: pollev.com/instructor-username. 

Your instructor may leverage Poll Everywhere in several ways for different activities. Please see the student guide on responding to questions for more information. 

Poll Everywhere also offers apps that you can download if you are a frequent user:

Getting Help

Please contact your instructor if you have questions about participating in an activity or reference the Poll Everywhere Student Guide.

For other questions, contact Poll Everywhere Support or submit a request to canvas@pobox.upenn.edu.