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1.Hello: You are invited to participate in our survey concerning transfer students. The intent of this survey is to understand the experiences of students who have transferred from one university to another, from one school within a university to another, or from a community college to a university.

The following questions will help understand not only the types of experiences the students have at the institutions they attend, but the types of behaviors they exhibit when interacting with each institution and the people involved at the institution.

Please read each item carefully. For each question there should be a space for a response. Most responses will require either a check of a box or fill in. In addition, some questions require a short written response.

In this survey, approximately 200 people will be asked questions about the transfer process. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If an unexpected breach of confidentiality occurs your current or future status as a student at GWU will in no way be effected by your participation in this study.

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Carolyn W. Graham or Phillip King at 703.299.8349 or by email at the email address specified below.

Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

Did you take any placement tests for the institution at which you are currently enrolled?

Yes

If yes, did they accurately reflect your abilities? If not, please explain.

Did you meet with an advisor to plan your courses for the year?

Yes

Did you meet with a career counselor to discuss your future career plans?

Yes

Have you taken any personality tests?

Yes

If yes, what type and what were the results? (i.e., MBTI = ENTJ)

Do you have an education plan and major?

Yes

If no, skip to question 8.

Has your major changed since you began your college education?

Yes

If yes, please list all of your previous and current majors.

Does your career plan match your educational objectives?

Yes

If yes, describe how. If no, describe how you will use your degree.

Age 10

Age 12

Age 15

Age 18

Did you attend a university orientation?

Yes

If yes, was this orientation helpful? Why or why not?

Were you a transfer from another institution?

Yes

If not, did you transfer from another school within the university?

Were you assisted in the transfer process?

Yes

Please describe the process.

If you are a transfer from another institution, did you have many choices of institutions to which you could transfer?

Yes

What schools were options for transfer?

Do you plan to transfer again?

Yes

Within the university or to another school. Please explain.

Academic Experiences

I attended 90% of the class sessions for my courses this year.

Yes

17.How much time do you study per week?

How do you study?

If so, how much? If no, move to the next question.

Yes, move to next question.

No, skip to question 23.

21.

	Totally Unsatisfactory	Unsatisfactory	Somewhat Satisfactory	Satisfactory	Successful
How would you rate your learning community experience?	Totally Unsatisfactory	Unsatisfactory	Somewhat Satisfactory	Satisfactory	Successful

The following statements require a response related to your activity level in your courses.

23.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I worked on several assignments or papers that integrated several sources of information.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

24.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I regularly ask questions or contribute in class discussions.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

25.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I regularly prepare two or more drafts of a paper before submission.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

26.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I regularly e-mail my fellow students regarding assignments or in-class discussions.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

27.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I regularly use email to discuss assignments or topic areas with my instructor.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

28.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
I found the experiences outside of the classroom more enriching than in the classroom.	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Extra-Curricular Activities

Are you involved in outside-of-class experiences at your university?

Yes

Have you attended dances, music performances, sporting or intramural events, concerts, recitals, or other organized student activities?

Yes

If so, how many hours per week do these activities take place?

Overall Experiences

34.

	Totally Unsatisfactory	Unsatisfactory	Somewhat Satisfactory	Satisfactory	Successful
In general, how well do feel the institution served you?	Totally Unsatisfactory	Unsatisfactory	Somewhat Satisfactory	Satisfactory	Successful

Do you ever feel as though you were treated unfairly or with disregard?

Yes

Please explain.

I was always treated fairly and with positive regard.

Disagree

Agree

As it relates to question 36, was there a particular person that affected your experience?

Did any process or system at your university act as an impediment to your success?

Yes

If yes, please explain.

If there were other resources that should be made available to assist in completing your degree or program, what would those be?

Were you ever set up with a peer mentor or tutor?

Yes

Did you ever serve as a peer mentor or tutor for another person?

Yes

Did you ever seek the assistance of the tutoring or learning assistance center?

Yes

If yes, for what purpose

In general, how successful has your college experience been for you?

Managing Your Environment

45.

How do manage your stress?

Would you say that there were any areas, disciplines, or persons that you avoided dealing with?

Yes

If so, what were these and why did this occur?

48.

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
How often would you say that avoided stressful situations?	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

49.Which of these behaviors have you exhibited to deal with stressful situations? (Check as many as apply)

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
Asked for learning assistance or tutoring	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Called instructor for an appointment	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Did not do out of class activities	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Avoided appointments with other students	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Set-up an education plan	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Met with a career counselor	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Did not do homework	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Avoided appointments with instructor	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Slept through class	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Discussed your goals with a peer or mentor	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always
Avoided appointments with a staff member	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Attended an college orientation	Never	Sometimes	Occasionally	Very Often	Always

Post-College Expectations

Have you developed a career life-goal plan with an academic advisor or career counselor?

Yes

If yes, please state this plan?

When you graduate from college, what do you expect to do?

Outside of your current work, have you thought about how you will get a job in your chosen field?

Yes

If yes, please state this plan?

Background Information

What is your current year in school?

How many credits have you earned?

57.

Are all of your education related expenses covered by your combined assistance options listed in Q57?

Yes

If not, how is the remainder covered?

Do you currently work?

Yes

If yes, go on to the next question. If no, move on to Q61.

How many hours per week do you work?

What is your gender?

How did you make the decision to attend this institution?

63.What is the highest level of your parent’s education? (Please check the appropriate level for each parent).

What is your ethnic background?

What was your High School GPA?

Did you take any high school advanced placement courses?

Yes

If yes, what type?

Did you take any college entrance exams or tests?

Yes

If yes, move on to Q68. If no, move on to Q69.

What was your SAT score?

What was your ACT score?

Did you take one or more high school math class that were at the level of Algebra 2 or Trigonometry?

Yes

If yes, please list.

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