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First-Year Experiences & Senior Transitions
During the current school year, how often were you successful:
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Learning course material
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Managing your time
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Getting help with school work
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Interacting with faculty
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
Interacting with peers
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Never
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am clear in what I want to major in.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am clear about my career goals.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am clear about who I want to become.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
At least one instructor or staff member is genuinely interested in me as a person.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
At least one of my peers or classmates is genuinely interested in me as a person.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My instructors support my learning.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Other students support my learning.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My instructors are open to my ideas and contributions to class discussions.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Other students are open to my ideas and contributions to class discussions.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
There are students at my institution with backgrounds, identities, and cultures similar to mine.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
There are students at my institution with interests similar to mine.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
During the current school year, how often have you sought support from the following?
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Faculty members, academic advisors, or learning support services (tutoring, writing center, etc.)
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Student support services (residence life staff, success coaches, peer mentors, etc.)
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Counseling/health center
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Career services office
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Financial Aid office
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
Your cultural community (identity-based, faith-based, hometown group, etc.)
Very
often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not available/Not applicable
During the current school year did you take a course or seminar for first-year students?
Yes
No
Unsure
What topics did this course cover? (Select all that apply.)
Additional orientation information relevant to your campus
College success skills (study skills, time management, communication skills, reading skills, goal setting, etc.)
Specialized academic content related to your major
A specialized theme or academic content that emphasizes discussion
During the current school year, have you seriously considered leaving this institution?
Yes
No
Why did you consider leaving? (Select all that apply.)
Personal reasons (family issues, physical or mental health, homesickness, stress, etc.)
Academics (major not offered, academic difficulty, course availability, advising, etc.)
Financial concerns
Job or military leave
Difficulty managing demands of school and other personal obligations
Not enough opportunities to socialize and have fun
Experiences with faculty and staff
Experiences with other students
Experiences with discrimination
Campus climate or culture
Institution's location
Personal safety
Feeling that you don’t fit in or belong at your institution
Educational materials or campus space are inaccessible
College just doesn't seem worth it
A reason not listed above, please specify:
What has most helped you succeed at this institution?
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