Office of University Evaluation

All first-year, first-time ASU students at all campuses receive a survey with items focusing on reasons for attending ASU, early experiences, expectations, and background demographics. Students receive the survey in the latter part of the fall semester. It is administered in first-year writing courses with the invaluable assistance of The Writing Programs and course instructors. Students receive the online version of the survey if they are not enrolled in a first-year writing course or do not complete the paper version.

In the fall, we attempt to contact first-year students from the previous fall who did not return to ASU. The feedback provided by former students, parents, and family members provides the university with valuable information about why students did not return to ASU, feedback about current pathways being explored, and whether they plan to return to ASU. The University Office of Institutional Analysis reports official enrollment and retention information for the University.

Over 7,000 graduating seniors complete this exit survey each year when they apply for graduation. Questions focus on overall experiences at ASU, experiences in their academic major and general education courses, university services, and post-graduation employment and education plans. Department key item results are posted on the Academic Program Profile (APP).

Approximately 2,000 graduating graduate and law students complete this exit survey each year when they apply for graduation. Questions focus on overall experiences at ASU, experiences in their academic major, and post-graduation plans. Department key item results are posted on the Academic Program Profile (APP).

Undergraduate alumni are sent a survey approximately 3 years after graduation from ASU. They are asked about their perceptions of ASU, how well ASU prepared them for subsequent employment and education, as well as employment and post-education activities.

Graduate alumni receive a survey approximately 3 years after graduation from ASU. They are asked about their perceptions of ASU, how well ASU prepared them for subsequent employment and education, and their employment.

In late fall a randomly selected group of sophomores and juniors are surveyed on their experiences with academic advising through via email and phone. The results of this survey are used for official university reporting and to provide the university with valuable information about student satisfaction with advising.