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Surveys

The Institutional Research and Analytics team oversees the administration of a range of surveys to assess the student and faculty experience at the University of Pittsburgh. We provide reporting, analytics, and insight to guide decision-making for Pitt administrators and the broader educational community.

For results from past surveys, such as the Fall 2020 Student Questionnaire, Spring COVID-19 Faculty Survey, and Student Experience in the Research University COVID-19 Survey, contact the IR&A team. 

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Student Survey Calendar

The University of Pittsburgh's student survey calendar reflects current surveys being administered to undergraduate students at the Pittsburgh campus during the current academic year.

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Student Experience in the Research University

Pitt has administered the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey since 2009.  This survey focuses on the unique experience of undergraduate students at large research universities.

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Graduate Student Experience in the Research University

Pitt administered the Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) survey in 2017 and in 2019.  This survey focuses on the experiences and outcomes of graduate and professional students attending top-tier research universities. 

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University of Pittsburgh Senior Survey

The Senior Survey is administered each term to seniors who are graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the Pittsburgh campus. The survey questions pertain to the undergraduate experience and the results help administrators gain a fuller understanding of how to provide the best programs and services possible to students. 

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Student Satisfaction Survey

The annual Pitt Student Satisfaction Survey is a University-wide, undergraduate survey that seeks to better understand the broad experiences of all Pitt undergraduate students, covering topics ranging from academic advising and instruction to campus facilities and student/faculty interactions.