Survey Instruments

Graduating Senior Survey – Mason Korea (GSSMK)

The Graduating Senior Survey typically collects data in seven areas: (a) enrollment and employment history, (b) education and writing experience within the major, (c) scholarly and creative activities, (d) interaction with faculty and staff, (e) enriching educational experiences, (f) global knowledge, and (g) overall satisfaction. On a rotating basis, other questions are added as well. This survey is administered to all seniors who have filed their intent to graduate.

Graduating Senior Survey (GSS)

The Graduating Senior Survey typically collects data in seven areas: (a) enrollment and employment history, (b) education and writing experience within the major, (c) scholarly and creative activities, (d) interaction with faculty and staff, (e) enriching educational experiences, (f) global knowledge, and (g) overall satisfaction. On a rotating basis, other questions are added as well. This survey is administered to all seniors who have filed their intent to graduate.

For a complete list of current and previous reports using Graduating Senior Survey data, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

Graduate Student Exit Survey (GSES)

The Graduate Student Exit Survey is administered to masters and doctoral students who have filed their intent to graduate. The survey collects data regarding (a) enrollment and employment, (b) academic program evaluation, (c) overall satisfaction, (d) time to degree and (e) financial support.

For a complete list of current and previous reports using Graduate Student Exit Survey data, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

Survey of Law School Students

The Survey of Law School Students 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.

For a complete list of current and previous reports using Survey of Law School Students data, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

One Year Out Career Survey

The One Year Out Career Survey collects information about employment status and further education up to one year after obtaining a degree from Mason. This survey is administered to degree recipients once per year in early summer.

Post-Certificate Employment Survey

The Post-Certificate Employment Survey collects information about employment status and further education up to one year after obtaining a certificate from Mason. This survey is administered to certificate recipients once per year in early summer.

To request Post-Certificate Employment survey instruments and reports contact our office at oiep@gmu.edu.

Career Plans Survey

Formerly known as the Career Census Survey, the Career Plans Survey is a collaborative project between OIEP, University Career Services, and the Office of Alumni Affairs to collect information about Mason graduates’ (undergraduate and graduate) employment status, use of job search resources, and plans for further education.

For a complete list of current and previous reports using Career Plans Survey data, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE)

The Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) collects data about first-time, first-year students’ academic and co-curricular experiences in high school and their expectations for college. The BCSSE survey is administered during the summer prior to their arrival.

Current and previous BCSSE survey instruments are located at http://bcsse.iub.edu/survey_instruments.cfm

For a complete list of current and previous reports containing NSSE data about Mason students, visit our Data Analytics and Research page.

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is a survey designed to collect data in five areas: (a) participation in educationally purposeful activities, (b) institutional requirements regarding coursework, (c) perceptions of the college environment, (d) educational and personal growth, and (e) student background information. The NSSE is administered every three years to first-year and senior students during the spring semester.

Current and previous NSSE survey instruments are located at http://nsse.iub.edu/html/survey_instruments.cfm

Patriot Success Survey

The purpose of the Patriot Success Survey, distributed to all degree-seeking Mason undergraduate students enrolled at the beginning of each fall, is to identify, develop, implement, and assess student-level interventions that will increase engagement, retention, and timely degree completion among George Mason University undergraduate students. Survey content includes questions focused on actionable areas for intervention, overall Mason experience, and demographic information not available elsewhere. This information can be used to gauge the student experience, identify and address areas for improvement including providing additional student support, and plan for the future.

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