University Exit Survey for Graduating & Departing Students

Thanks for taking a few minutes before you go. This helps us understand what worked and what didn't during your time here, so future students have a better experience. Your responses are completely confidential and anonymized. It should take about 6 minutes, and your answers will only be seen in aggregate reports.

Which best describes your situation?

• Graduating on schedule
• Graduating later than originally planned
• Withdrawing before completing my degree
• Transferring to another institution
• Taking a leave of absence

Overall, how satisfied are you with your academic experience here?

How satisfied were you with each of the following? (Template note: adjust these to match your institution's specific departments or services.)

Thinking about your overall time here, which of these factors shaped your experience the most and the least?

• Quality of instruction and coursework
• Faculty availability and support
• Sense of community and belonging
• Cost and financial aid
• Career preparation and internships
• Clubs and extracurricular activities
• Housing and campus facilities
• Mental health and wellness support

How likely are you to recommend this university to a friend or family member considering enrolling?

Probe the reasoning behind the respondent's recommendation score and their exit type. If they're withdrawing or transferring, reconstruct the specific turning point or decision that led there — what happened, when, and whether anyone at the university tried to help. If they're graduating, anchor on one moment (a class, person, or program) that most defined their experience, positively or negatively. If they gave a low or high recommendation score, ask what single thing would have most changed it.

If you could change one thing about your experience here, what would it be?

What are your plans immediately after leaving the university?

• Starting a full-time job
• Starting a part-time job
• Continuing to graduate or professional school
• Still job/school searching
• Taking time off before deciding next steps

Which college or school were you primarily enrolled in? (Replace with your institution's actual colleges/schools before launching.)

• (College/School A)
• (College/School B)
• (College/School C)
• (College/School D)

How many years were you enrolled at this university?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years
• Prefer not to say

That's everything — thank you, and best of luck with what's next! Your responses will be combined with others to help the university improve advising, support services, and the overall student experience.