Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

Survey Instruments

Survey Instruments


Undergraduate Student Exit Survey (UGES)

The Undergraduate Student Exit Survey (UGES) collects data in several areas related to the undergraduate student experience, including: (a) overall satisfaction with the George Mason experience, (b) academic experiences, including George Mason Core courses and program/major, (c) global and community-based learning experiences, and (d) finances and indebtedness related to education expenses. On a rotating basis, additional topics may be added. The survey is administered to all graduating seniors who have filed their intent to graduate form.


Graduate Student Exit Survey (GRES)

The Graduate Student Exit Survey (GRES) collects data in several areas related to the graduate student experience, including: (a) overall satisfaction with the George Mason experience, (b) academic experiences, including global and community-based learning, (c) hurdles to degree completion, and (d) finances and indebtedness related to education expenses. On a rotating basis, additional topics may be added. The survey is administered to all graduating masters and doctoral students who have filed their intent to graduate form.


Law School Exit Survey

The Law School Exit Survey is administered to graduating law students. The survey collects data about student background characteristics, in addition to four areas related to the law school experience: (a) law program evaluation, (b) enriching educational experiences, (c) student satisfaction, and (e) employment upon graduation.


Career Plans Survey

The Career Plans Survey collects career plans information for recent George Mason graduates. All undergraduate and graduate students were provided with the link to the Career Plans Survey at the time of graduation, and the survey remained opened for six months following graduation. For graduates who did not take the survey, career plans information was supplemented with Alumni Pathways (e.g., data from LinkedIn profiles) and the National Student Clearinghouse. Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the Career Plans Survey is administered by Embark.

For a complete list of current and previous reports and dashboards, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

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