Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

Helpdesk Response Times

ONE & DONE - Frontline staff resolves the problem on the initial phone call. 

CATCH & DISPATCH - Frontline staff obtains information and escalates to specialized support groups. 

Type of Problem Response Time
On-site visit required to diagnose 2 Business days
On-site visit not required to diagnose 1 Business day
Significant impact 4 hours
Classroom impact 1 hour
Service Level Agreement varies*

*Service Level Agreement - a contractual service commitment that may supersede general response times.  To inquire about an SLA with the Helpdesk, e-mail helpdesk@niu.edu.