The OIEP Survey Calendar captures the student, alumni, and faculty surveys administered by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. The calendar is intended to promote planning and coordination of data collection activities and ultimately reduce undue burden on the Mason community. Please check the calendar as you plan your survey administration.
Student and Faculty Survey Calendar – Spring 2025
Undergraduate Student Surveys
| Survey | Unit | Administration Dates |
| Exit Survey | OIEP | Ongoing |
| QEP Survey | Undergrad Education | February 10-March 3 |
| West Campus Survey | Capital Strategy & Planning | March 3-14 |
| Sodexo Dining Survey | Dining Services | March 3-14 |
| Patriot Success Survey | University Life | March 17-March 31 |
| Rankin Climate Survey | University Life | March 18-April 18 |
| Virginia Course Materials Survey | University Library | April 21-May 2 |
| Embark Career Survey | OIEP/University Career Services | May 1 – ongoing |
Graduate Student Surveys
| Survey | Unit | Administration Dates |
| Exit Survey | OIEP | Ongoing |
| West Campus Survey | Capital Strategy & Planning | March 3-14 |
| Sodexo Dining Survey | Dining Services | March 3-14 |
| Rankin Climate Survey | University Life | March 18-April 18 |
| Virginia Course Materials Survey | University Library | April 21-May 2 |
| Embark Career Survey | OIEP/University Career Services | May 1 – ongoing |
Faculty & Staff Surveys
| Survey | Unit | Administration Dates |
| Adjunct Faculty Survey | Faculty Affairs & Dev | February 10-March 10 |
| COACHE Faculty Survey | Faculty Affairs & Dev | February 3-March 10 |
| West Campus Survey | Capital Strategy & Planning | March 3-14 |
| Dining Survey | Dining Services | March 3-14 |
Notes:
The Undergraduate and Graduate Exit Surveys launch on the first day of classes in the semester before graduation (e.g., the survey opens in January for students who will graduate in the Summer). The survey remains open for the duration of the academic year (Summer, Fall, and Spring) with reminder emails sent at one-month intervals to students who have filed an Intent to Graduate form. The survey closes in June for 2024-25 graduates.
The Embark/Career Plans Survey launches in the last month before graduation (e.g., May for Spring graduates; August for Summer graduates; December for Fall graduates) and remains open for six months following graduation. The survey closes in November for 2024-25 graduates.