Please enter your Student ID number in the box below. Do not enter your Social Security number. (Text box)
Enter your name below:
a. Given/First Name
b. Family/Last Name
Please indicate the year you graduated from high school.
Response options: Response options: 2026, 2025, 2024 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, Prior to 2020
From which type of high school did you graduate?
Response options: Public, Private, religiously-affiliated, Private, not religiously-affiliated, Home school, Other
Continue below if graduated high school prior to 2026. If graduated in 2026, skip to “What were most of your high school grades?” if Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences module was selected.
Since graduating from high school, which of the following have you done? (Select all that apply.)
a. Attended another college or university
b. Military service
c. Work full-time
d. Work part-time
e. Homemaker or stay-at-home spouse
f. Volunteer
If “Attended another college or university” is not selected, then skip to “What were most of your high school grades?” if Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences module was selected.
Since graduating from high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than this institution. (Select all that apply.)
a. Vocational or technical school
b. Community or junior college
c. 4-year college or university other than this one
d. Other
About how many credits do you expect to transfer to this institution?
Response options: 0, 1-11, 12-30, 31-45, 46-60, More than 60
If selected, insert Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences
During the coming school year, about how many hours do you expect to spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following?
Response options: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, More than 30
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other academic activities)
b. Working for pay on- or off-campus
c. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)
d. Relaxing and socializing (time with friends, video games, TV or videos, keeping up with friends online, etc.)
e. Providing care for dependents (children, parents, etc.)
f. Commuting to campus (driving, walking, etc.)
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Ask another student to help you understand course material
b. Explain course material to one or more students
c. Prepare for exams by discussing or working through course material with other students
d. Work with other students on course projects or assignments
e. Talk about career plans with a faculty member
f. Work with a faculty member on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.)
g. Discuss your academic performance with a faculty member
h. Discuss course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to have discussions with people from the following groups?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. People of races or ethnicities other than your own
b. People from economic backgrounds other than your own
c. People with religious beliefs other than your own
d. People with political views other than your own
e. People with sexual orientations other than your own
f. People from countries other than your own
During the coming school year, how concerned are you about the following?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. Feeling homesick
b. Feeling lonely
c. Maintaining positive mental health
d. Avoiding mental or emotional exhaustion
e. Sleeping well
During the coming school year, how certain are you that you will do the following?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all certain to Very certain
a. Study when there are other interesting things to do
b. Find additional information for course assignments when you don't understand the material
c. Participate regularly in course discussions, even when you don't feel like it
d. Ask instructors for help when you struggle with course assignments
e. Finish something you have started when you encounter challenges
f. Stay positive, even when you do poorly on a test or assignment
During the coming school year, how difficult do you expect the following to be?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all difficult to Very difficult
a. Learning course material
b. Managing your time
c. Paying college or university expenses
d. Getting help with schoolwork
e. Making new friends
f. Interacting with faculty
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to seek help with coursework from the following sources?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Faculty members
b. Academic advisors
c. Learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success coaching, etc.)
d. Friends or other students
e. Family members
f. Other persons or offices
How prepared are you to do the following in your academic work at this institution?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all prepared to Very prepared
a. Write clearly and effectively
b. Speak clearly and effectively
c. Think critically and analytically
d. Analyze numerical and statistical information
e. Work effectively with others
f. Use computing and information technology
g. Learn effectively on your own
How important is it to you that your institution provides the following?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not important to Very important
a. A challenging academic experience
b. Support to help students succeed academically
c. Opportunities to interact with students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)
d. Help managing your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
e. Opportunities to be involved socially
f. Opportunities to attend campus activities and events
g. Learning support services (tutoring, writing center, success coaching, etc.)
Which of the following sources are you using to pay for your education expenses (tuition, fees, books, room & board, etc.)? For each, tell us if you are using, not using, or not sure.
Response options: Using, Not using, Not sure
a. Support from parents or relatives
b. Loans
c. Grants or scholarships
d. Employment on- or off- campus
e. Personal savings or other sources
If seleted, insert Module Option 2: Using Generative AI for Learning and Module Option 3: Career Goals & Expectations
What do you expect most of your grades will be during the coming year?
Response options: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or lower
Do you expect to graduate from this institution?
Response options: Yes, No, Uncertain
Do you know what your major will be?
Response options: Yes, No
If yes. General major
If yes. Specific major
Are you (or will you be) a full-time student at this institution?
Response options: Yes, No
How many of your close friends will attend this institution during the coming year?
Response options: None, 1, 2, 3, 4 or more
This institution was your:
Response options: First choice, Second choice, Third choice or lower
Regarding your parent(s), guardian(s), or those who raised you, what is their highest level of education completed by either of them?
Response options: Did not finish high school, High school diploma or GED, Attended college but did not complete degree, Associate’s degree (AA, AS, etc.), Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.), Master’s degree (MA, MS, etc.), Doctoral or professional degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.)
Which of the following best describes where you will be living while attending college?
Response options: Campus housing (other than a fraternity or sorority house), Fraternity or sorority house, House, apartment, or other residence within walking distance to campus, House, apartment, or other residence farther than walking distance to campus, Not applicable: No campus, entirely online program, etc., Not applicable: Homeless or in transition
Are you a student-athlete on a team sponsored by your institution’s athletics department?
Response options: Yes, No
Please enter your Student ID number in the box below. Do not enter your Social Insurance Number. (Text box)
Enter your name below:
a. Given/First Name
b. Family/Last Name
Please indicate the year you graduated from high school.
Response options: Response options: 2026, 2025, 2024 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, Prior to 2020
From which type of high school did you graduate?
Response options: Public, religiously-affiliated, Public, not religiously-affiliated, Private, religiously-affiliated, Private, not religiously-affiliated, Home school, Other (GED, etc)
Continue below if graduated high school prior to 2026. If graduated in 2026, skip to “What were most of your high school grades?” if Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences module was selected.
Since graduating from high school, which of the following have you done? (Select all that apply.)
a. Attended another college or university
b. Military service
c. Work full-time
d. Work part-time
e. Homemaker or stay-at-home spouse
f. Volunteer
If “Attended another college or university” is not selected, then skip to “What were most of your high school grades?” if Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences module was selected.
Since graduating from high school, which of the following types of schools have you attended other than this institution. (Select all that apply.)
a. Community college (vocational or technical courses not at university level)
b. Community college (university credit/transfer courses)
c. University other than this one
d. CEGEP (general or pre-university program)
e. CEGEP (professional or technical program)
f. Private training institution
g. None
h. Other
About how many credits do you expect to transfer to this institution?
Response options: 0, 1-11, 12-30, 31-45, 46-60, More than 60
If selected, insert Module Option 1: Prior Educational Experiences
During the coming school year, about how many hours do you expect to spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following?
Response options: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, More than 30
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, doing homework or lab work, analyzing data, rehearsing, and other academic activities)
b. Working for pay on- or off-campus
c. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, fraternity or sorority, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)
d. Relaxing and socializing (time with friends, video games, TV or videos, keeping up with friends online, etc.)
e. Providing care for dependents (children, parents, etc.)
f. Commuting to campus (driving, walking, etc.)
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Ask another student to help you understand course material
b. Explain course material to one or more students
c. Prepare for exams by discussing or working through course material with other students
d. Work with other students on course projects or assignments
e. Talk about career plans with a faculty member
f. Work with a faculty member on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.)
g. Discuss your academic performance with a faculty member
h. Discuss course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to have discussions with people from the following groups?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. People of races or ethnicities other than your own
b. People from economic backgrounds other than your own
c. People with religious beliefs other than your own
d. People with political views other than your own
e. People with sexual orientations other than your own
f. People from countries other than your own
During the coming school year, how concerned are you about the following?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. Feeling homesick
b. Feeling lonely
c. Maintaining positive mental health
d. Avoiding mental or emotional exhaustion
e. Sleeping well
During the coming school year, how certain are you that you will do the following?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all certain to Very certain
a. Study when there are other interesting things to do
b. Find additional information for course assignments when you don't understand the material
c. Participate regularly in course discussions, even when you don't feel like it
d. Ask instructors for help when you struggle with course assignments
e. Finish something you have started when you encounter challenges
f. Stay positive, even when you do poorly on a test or assignment
During the coming school year, how difficult do you expect the following to be?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all difficult to Very difficult
a. Learning course material
b. Managing your time
c. Paying college or university expenses
d. Getting help with schoolwork
e. Making new friends
f. Interacting with faculty
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to seek help with coursework from the following sources?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Faculty members
b. Academic advisors
c. Learning support services (tutoring, writing centre, success coaching, etc.)
d. Friends or other students
e. Family members
f. Other persons or offices
How prepared are you to do the following in your academic work at this institution?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not at all prepared to Very prepared
a. Write clearly and effectively
b. Speak clearly and effectively
c. Think critically and analytically
d. Analyze numerical and statistical information
e. Work effectively with others
f. Use computing and information technology
g. Learn effectively on your own
How important is it to you that your institution provides the following?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not important to Very important
a. A challenging academic experience
b. Support to help students succeed academically
c. Opportunities to interact with students from different backgrounds (social, racial/ethnic, religious, etc.)
d. Help managing your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
e. Opportunities to be involved socially
f. Opportunities to attend campus activities and events
g. Learning support services (tutoring, writing centre, success coaching, etc.)
Which of the following sources are you using to pay for your education expenses (tuition, fees, books, room & board, etc.)? For each, tell us if you are using, not using, or not sure.
Response options: Using, Not using, Not sure
a. Support from parents or relatives
b. Loans
c. Grants or scholarships
d. Employment on- or off- campus
e. Personal savings or other sources
If seleted, insert Module Option 2: Using Generative AI for Learning and Module Option 3: Career Goals & Expectations
What do you expect most of your grades will be during the coming year?
Response options: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or lower
Do you expect to graduate from this institution?
Response options: Yes, No, Uncertain
Do you know what your major will be?
Response options: Yes, No
If yes. General major
If yes. Specific major
Are you (or will you be) a full-time student at this institution?
Response options: Yes, No
How many of your close friends will attend this institution during the coming year?
Response options: None, 1, 2, 3, 4 or more
This institution was your:
Response options: First choice, Second choice, Third choice or lower
Regarding your parent(s), guardian(s), or those who raised you, what is their highest level of education completed by either of them?
Response options: Did not finish high school, Graduated from high school, Some or completed college or CEGEP, Attended university without earning degree, Completed a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.), Completed a master’s degree (MA, MS, etc.), Completed a doctoral or professional degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.)
Which of the following best describes where you will be living while attending college?
Response options: Room or apartment in university residence (other than a fraternity or sorority house), Fraternity or sorority house, House, apartment, or other residence within walking distance to campus, House, apartment, or other residence farther than walking distance to campus, Not applicable: No campus, entirely online program, etc., Not applicable: Homeless or in transition
Are you a student-athlete on a team sponsored by your institution’s athletics department?
Response options: Yes, No
Module selections
Institutions choose 2 of the 3 modulesAll the items below are included when this module is selected. Students only receive the items associated with their student type (first-year, transfer, or older).
Begin first-year student item set
What were most of your high school grades?
Response options: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or lower
Have you earned a grade of “C” or better in the following math classes? (Select all that apply)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Algebra II
b. Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
c. Calculus
d. Probability or Statistics
During high school, how many of the following types of classes did you complete?
Response options: 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11 or more
a. Advanced Placement (AP)
b. University or college courses for credit
During your last year of high school, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of the following lengths did you complete?
Response options: None, 1-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, More than 20
a. Up to 5 pages
b. Between 6 and 10 pages
c. 11 pages or more
During your last year of high school, about how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following?
Response options: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, More than 30
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, doing homework, etc.)
b. Working for pay
c. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, school publications, student government, sports, etc.)
d. Relaxing and socializing (time with friends, video games, TV or videos, keeping up with friends online, etc.)
During your last year of high school, about how often did you do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Reached conclusions based on your own analysis of numerical information (numbers, graphs, statistics, etc.)
b. Used numerical information to examine a real-world problem or issue (unemployment, climate change, public health, etc.)
c. Evaluated what others have concluded from numerical information
d. Identified key information from reading assignments
e. Reviewed your notes after class
f. Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials
g. Included diverse perspectives (political, religious, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.) in course discussions or assignments
h. Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue
i. Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from their perspective
During your high school years, how involved were you in the following activities at your school or elsewhere?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. Performing or visual arts programs (band, chorus, theater, art, etc.)
b. Athletic teams (varsity, JV, club sport, etc.)
c. Student government
d. Publications (student newspaper, yearbook, etc.)
e. Academic clubs or honor societies
f. Vocational clubs (business, health, technology, etc.)
g. Religious youth groups
h. Community service or volunteer work
During your last year of high school, to what extent did your courses challenge you to do your best work?
Response options: Seven-point scale: Not at all to Very much
End first-year student item set
Begin transfer student item set
What were most of your grades at the other institution(s) you attended?
Response options: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or lower, Grades not used
During your most recent year enrolled at the other institution, about how often did you do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Identified key information from reading assignments
b. Reviewed your notes after class
c. Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials
What is the most recent year you were enrolled at the other institution(s)?
Response options: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, Prior to 2021
[If answered 2026] Will you continue attending this other institution during the coming school year?
Response options: Yes, No, Not sure
[If answered No] Which of the following describes why you are no longer enrolled at other institution(s)? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Completed program/degree
b. Always planned on transferring
c. Too expensive
d. Did not offer the major you are interested in
e. Inconvenient course scheduling
f. Too far from where you lived
g. Family or personal relationship
h. Quality of academic programs
i. Academic difficulty
j. Personal dissatisfaction
Begin older student item set
How important were the following reasons for choosing this institution?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not important to Very important
a. Affordability
b. Location
c. You can transfer most or all of your credits
d. Offers the major(s) you are interested in
e. Quality of academic programs
f. You can finish your degree quickly
g. Flexible scheduling of courses
h. Family or personal relationship
i. Other (describe below) [write-in response]
How many more years do you expect it will take to complete your bachelor’s degree?
Response options: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years or longer, Do not plan to complete a bachelor’s degree
Will you take at least one course from another college or university while attending this institution?
Response options: Yes, No, Not sure
During the coming school year, which do you think will cause you stress? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Transitioning back to being a student
b. Balancing school and other commitments (work, family, etc.)
c. Not having enough money for basic needs (housing, food, and transportation)
d. Not having enough money for college expenses (tuition, fees, books, etc.)
e. Personal safety
f. Personal relationship
g. Roommate relationship
h. Choosing a career
i. Commuting to campus
j. Other
End transfer and older student item set
All the items below are included when this module is selected. Students only receive the items associated with their student type (first-year, transfer, or older).
Begin first-year student item set
What were most of your high school grades?
Response options100-95%; 94-87%; 86-80%; 79-77%; 76-73%; 72-70%; 69-67%; 66-63%; 62-0%
To date, in which of the following math classes have you earned a passing grade? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Advanced Functions (Pre-Calculus, Linear Algebra, etc.)
b. Calculus and Vectors
c. Probability or Statistics
During high school, how many of the following types of classes did you complete?
Response options: 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11 or more
a. Advanced Placement (AP)
b. University or college courses for credit
During your last year of high school, about how many papers, reports, or other writing tasks of the following lengths did you complete?
Response options: None, 1-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, More than 20
a. Up to 5 pages
b. Between 6 and 10 pages
c. 11 pages or more
During your last year of high school, about how many hours did you spend in a typical 7-day week doing the following?
Response options: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, More than 30
a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, doing homework, etc.)
b. Working for pay
c. Participating in co-curricular activities (organizations, school publications, student government, sports, etc.)
d. Relaxing and socializing (time with friends, video games, TV or videos, keeping up with friends online, etc.)
During your last year of high school, about how often did you do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Reached conclusions based on your own analysis of numerical information (numbers, graphs, statistics, etc.)
b. Used numerical information to examine a real-world problem or issue (unemployment, climate change, public health, etc.)
c. Evaluated what others have concluded from numerical information
d. Identified key information from reading assignments
e. Reviewed your notes after class
f. Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials
g. Included diverse perspectives (political, religious, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.) in course discussions or assignments
h. Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue
i. Tried to better understand someone else's views by imagining how an issue looks from their perspective
During your high school years, how involved were you in the following activities at your school or elsewhere?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. Performing or visual arts programs (band, chorus, theater, art, etc.)
b. Athletic teams (varsity, JV, club sport, etc.)
c. Student government
d. Publications (student newspaper, yearbook, etc.)
e. Academic clubs or honour societies
f. Vocational clubs (business, health, technology, etc.)
g. Religious youth groups
h. Community service or volunteer work
During your last year of high school, to what extent did your courses challenge you to do your best work?
Response options: Seven-point scale: Not at all to Very much
End first-year student item set
Begin transfer student item set
What were most of your grades at the other institution(s) you attended?
Response options: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or lower, Grades not used
During your most recent year enrolled at the other institution, about how often did you do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Identified key information from reading assignments
b. Reviewed your notes after class
c. Summarized what you learned in class or from course materials
What is the most recent year you were enrolled at the other institution(s)?
Response options: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, Prior to 2021
[If answered 2026] Will you continue attending this other institution during the coming school year?
Response options: Yes, No, Not sure
[If answered No] Which of the following describes why you are no longer enrolled at other institution(s)? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Completed program/degree
b. Always planned on transferring
c. Too expensive
d. Did not offer the major you are interested in
e. Inconvenient course scheduling
f. Too far from where you lived
g. Family or personal relationship
h. Quality of academic programs
i. Academic difficulty
j. Personal dissatisfaction
Begin older student item set
How important were the following reasons for choosing this institution?
Response options: Six-point scale: Not important to Very important
a. Affordability
b. Location
c. You can transfer most or all of your credits
d. Offers the major(s) you are interested in
e. Quality of academic programs
f. You can finish your degree quickly
g. Flexible scheduling of courses
h. Family or personal relationship
i. Other (describe below) [write-in response]
How many more years do you expect it will take to complete your bachelor’s degree?
Response options: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years or longer, Do not plan to complete a bachelor’s degree
Will you take at least one course from another college or university while attending this institution?
Response options: Yes, No, Not sure
During the coming school year, which do you think will cause you stress? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Selected, Not Selected
a. Transitioning back to being a student
b. Balancing school and other commitments (work, family, etc.)
c. Not having enough money for basic needs (housing, food, and transportation)
d. Not having enough money for college expenses (tuition, fees, books, etc.)
e. Personal safety
f. Personal relationship
g. Roommate relationship
h. Choosing a career
i. Commuting to campus
j. Other
End transfer and older student item set
All the items below are included when this module is selected. Students only receive the items associated with their student type (first-year, transfer, or older).
First-Year Student Item Set
Transfer Student Item Set
Older Student Item Set
Begin all
The following questions are about your use of generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and others.
Begin first-year student item set
During your last year of high school, for each subject area, how often did you use generative AI tools to help you complete coursework or assignments?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, NA/did not have a class in this subject area
a. Mathematics
b. Science
c. English/Language Arts ("Language Arts" for Canadian institutions)
d. World Languages ("Languages" for Canadian institutions)
e. Social Studies
f. Fine Arts
g. Other
If a thru g are Never, NA, or empty, then skip to “During the coming school year, how often do you expect to use generative AI tools to help you complete coursework or assignments?”
While doing coursework during your last year of high school, how often did you use generative AI tools to do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
a. Brainstorm ideas
b. Create a draft or outline of an assignment
c. Edit or provide feedback on a draft you had written
d. Analyze data or create data visualizations
e. Find answers to homework problems
f. Summarize class readings, materials, lecture notes, etc.
g. Find additional readings, videos, and other resources on a specific topic
h. Create visual materials or slides for a presentation
First-year student skip to "To what extent did using generative AI tools benefit you?"
Begin transfer student item set
During your most recent year enrolled at your previous institution, for each subject area, how often did you use generative AI tools to help you complete coursework or assignments?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, NA/did not have a class in this subject area
a. Mathematics
b. Science
c. English Composition/Writing ("Composition/Writing" for Canadian institutions)
d. Foreign Languages ("Languages" for Canadian institutions)
e. Social Sciences
f. Arts & Humanities
g. Other
If a thru g are Never, NA, or empty, then skip to “During the coming school year, how often do you expect to use generative AI tools to help you complete coursework or assignments?”
While doing coursework during your most recent year enrolled at your previous institution, how often did you use generative AI tools to do the following?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
a. Brainstorm ideas
b. Create a draft or outline of an assignment
c. Edit or provide feedback on a draft you had written
d. Analyze data or create data visualizations
e. Find answers to homework problems
f. Summarize class readings, materials, lecture notes, etc.
g. Find additional readings, videos, and other resources on a specific topic
h. Create visual materials or slides for a presentation
First-year and transfer students continue below.
To what extent did using generative AI tools benefit you?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. Saved time, finished assignments more quickly
b. Understood complex course material better
c. Improved the quality of your work
d. Helped you think more critically
e. Improved your skills for finding relevant information for class assignments
f. Became a better writer
g. Improved your math skills
h. Helped you to learn a language
i. Other
First-year and transfer student continue below.
During the coming school year, how often do you expect to use generative AI tools to help you complete coursework or assignments?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
To what extent do you understand your institution’s policies regarding the use of generative AI in academic work?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following?
Response options: Strongly agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly disagree
a. Using AI tools to complete tests and course assignments is a form of academic dishonesty.
b. There are appropriate ways to use AI tools when completing tests and course assignments.
c. AI tools can help students to learn better.
d. I feel confident knowing when it is ethical to use AI tools in my academic work.
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Note: For the Canadian version, "college" is replaced with "university" and "honor" replaced with "honour".
To what extent do the following apply to you?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all
a. You have a clear idea of your career plans
b. You expect to learn things at this institution that will be relevant to your career plans
c. You know where to go with questions about your career plans or further education
d. You can describe the knowledge, skills, and experiences that are necessary for your career plans
e. You expect to receive supportive feedback from faculty or other advisors about your career plans
f. You have a mentor in your area of interest who shares a similar background as you
To what extent have the following influenced your career plans?
Response options: Very much, Quite a bit, Some, Very little, Not at all, Not applicable
a. Advice from family or friends
b. Interactions with a high school teacher
c. Interactions with high school advisors
d. Co-curricular high school activities (student organizations or clubs, publications, student government, sports, etc.)
e. Interactions with a college faculty member
f. Interactions with college advisors, success coaches, and/or career services staff
g. Co-curricular college activities (student organizations or clubs, publications, student government, sports, etc.)
h. Online resources you found on your own (Google, YouTube, TikTok, etc)
i. Work experiences
j. Career fairs, workshops, or course-based explorations of career options
k. Expected job salary and availability
l. Your desire to impact or support your community
During the coming school year, about how often do you expect to do the following at this institution (whether in person or online)?
Response options: Very often, Often, Sometimes, Never
a. Take a career exploration, planning, or development course
b. Complete a career profile or self-assessment to identify occupations that match your strengths and interests
c. Attend a talk, panel discussion, or workshop about careers
d. Discuss your career interests with a faculty member
e. Interview or shadow someone in a career that you are considering
f. Participate in a major- or career-related co-curricular activity (student organization, professional or honor society, etc.)
g. Meet with an advisor, success coach, and/or career services staff member to explore your interests and plan your future
h. Get help with your résumé
i. Participate in a mock or practice interview
j. Participate in a career fair
k. Complete a paid internship
l. Network with alumni or professionals in a field related to your career interests
Identity questions
Each identity question below is optional. Institutions can choose to include any or all of questions. An institution can also choose to not include any of them.What is your gender identity? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Woman, Man, Trans/Transgender, Agender or gender neutral, Demigender, Genderqueer, non-binary, or gender non-conforming, or genderfluid, Two-spirit, Cis/Cisgender, Questioning or unsure, Another gender identity, I prefer not to respond
Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Straight (Heterosexual); Bisexual; Gay; Lesbian; Queer; Questioning or unsure; Another sexual orientation; I prefer not to respond
Are you an international student?
Response options: Yes, No, I prefer not to respond
How would you describe yourself? (Select all that apply.)
Response options: Asian; Black or African American; Hispanic, Latina/o, Latine, or Latinx; Indigenous, American Indian, Native American, or Alaska Native; Middle Eastern or North African; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; White; Another race or ethnicity; I prefer not to respond
What is your present citizenship status?
Response options: Citizenship of another country with a student visa or other non-immigrant visa, Canadian permanent resident, Canadian citizen
Which of the following categories best describes your ethnic or cultural background? (You may choose more than one category.)
a. Indigenous
b. Caucasian or White
c. Chinese
d. South Asian (East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
e. Black
f. Filipino
g. Latin American
h. Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Indonesian, Laotian, Vietnamese, etc.)
i. Arab (Saudi, Egyptian, etc.)
j. West Asian (Afghan, Iranian, etc.)
k. Japanese
l. Korean
m. Other
[If answered Indigenous above]
a. First Nations
b. Métis
c. Inuit/Inuk
d. Other Native American
Optional open-ended, end of survey questions
An institution can select 1 of the open-ended, end of survey questions below. An institution can also choose to not include an open-ended question.
If you have any additional comments you would like to make, please enter them below.
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What are you most looking forward to about the coming year? What is your biggest concern?
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What do want more information about as you start college?
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What do you expect will be most challenging at this institution?

