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University Survey Calendar

The OIEP Survey Calendar captures the large student, alumni, and faculty surveys administered across George Mason. 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 – AY 2025-26

 

Undergraduate Student Surveys

Survey Unit Administration Dates
Exit Survey OIEP Ongoing
Embark Career Survey OIEP/University Career Services Ongoing
Patriot Success Survey University Life September 29-October 5
Fall Dining Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 1-31
Bookstore Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 13-17
Parking Survey Parking & Transportation November 3-14
Civic Engagement Survey QEP February 2-13
Student Involvement Survey Student Involvement February 16-27

 

Graduate Student Surveys

Survey Unit Administration Dates
Exit Survey OIEP Ongoing
Embark Career Survey OIEP/University Career Services Ongoing
Fall Dining Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 1-31
Bookstore Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 13-17
Parking Survey Parking & Transportation November 3-14

 

Faculty & Staff Surveys 

Survey Unit Administration Dates
Fall Dining Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 1-31
Bookstore Survey Auxiliary & Business Services October 13-17
Active Learning Classrooms Survey Faculty Affairs & Dev November 22-December 10
Parking Survey Parking & Transportation November 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 2026.

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 2026.

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