SDES Entering Student Survey

1.

How many miles is your permanent home from UCF?

10 or less
11 - 50
51 - 100
101 - 500
Over 500

2.

During the fall semester, where do you plan to live?

With family or relatives
A private home, apartment, or room close to UCF
UCF on-campus Residence Hall
Fraternity or Sorority House
UCF affiliated student housing
Other (Please Specify)

3.

What was the total number of schools you applied to for admission?

One
Two
Three
Four
Five or more

4.

Was UCF your:

First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Fourth or greater choice

5.

Are you concerned about your ability to finance your college education?

No (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)
Somewhat (but I probably will have enough funds)
Yes (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)

6.

What is the highest academic degree you eventually intend to earn?

Bachelor's Degree
Second Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D. or Ed. D.
Medical Degree (M.D. or DDS)
Law Degree
Other (Please Specify)

7.

What is the highest academic degree you intend to earn at UCF?

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D. or Ed.D.

8.

What is your best estimate or your parents' total income last year? (Include income from all sources before taxes.)

Less than $40,000
$40,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 or more
Don't Know

9.

When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to work for pay?

I do not plan to work
9 hours or less per week
10 to 15 hours per week
16 to 20 hours per week
More than 20 hours per week

10.

How many hours per week do you plan to spend studying and/or doing homework?

1 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
More than 15

11.

Read each item carefully. Using the scale indicated, please select the number that best describes how you think about yourself right now.

If I should find myself in a jam, I could think of many ways to get out of it.
At the present time, I am energetically pursuing my academic goals.
There are lots of ways around any school-related problems that I am facing now.
Right now I see myself as being pretty successful.
I can think of many ways to reach my current academic goals.
At this time, I am meeting the goals that I have set for myself.
I am able to meet the demands and requirements of college.
I can successfully manage and cope with stress.
I can adjust to college life.
I can successfully manage the demands of my chosen major.

12.

What is the likelihood that you will:

Change major field or career choice
Participate in student activities
Join a social fraternity or sorority
Make at least a "B" average
Transfer to another college or university
Seek personal counseling
Socialize with people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds

13.

How often during the coming school year do you expect to do each of the following:

Use the library to study
Prepare two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in
Use email to communicate with an instructor
Come to class without completing readings and assignments
Ask questions in class or contribute to class discussions
Ask someone to read something you wrote for feedback
Attend a concert or other music event
Meet other students at some campus location for a discussion
Use a campus learning lab or center to improve study or academic skills
Exercise or participate in physical fitness activities
Use campus recreational services

14.

Please rate yourself on each of the following abilities. We want your most accurate estimate on how you see yourself. Then predict how important each of these abilities will be to what you plan to do after you graduate.


Skills		Importance
	Writing effectively
	Understanding written information
	Speaking effectively
	Listening more closely to others
	Using email to communicate with a teacher/instructor
	Your computers skills
	Your math skills
	Organizing your time effectively
	Thinking logically/resolving analytical problems
	Working independently/learning on your own
	Working cooperatively in a group
	Gaining a broad education about different fields
	Respecting different philosophies and cultures
	Your research skills
	Appreciating the arts
	Ethical practices
	Using the Web to find information
	Professional practices
	Pursuit of life-long learning

15.

Please rate the importance of discussing the following educational planning and related issues with your academic advisor. Then consider how comfortable you would be talking about each issue.


Importance		Comfort
	Course and schedule planning
	Selecting or exploring a major
	Poor grades or difficulty in class
	Personal problems
	Financial issues
	Making friends
	Finding tutoring at UCF
	Becoming involved in a UCF club, social or recreational activity
	Exploring study skills and learning styles
	Exploring connections between my educational and career goals

16.

While attending UCF, how likely are you to use campus resources and services in the following areas?

		Do you know which office provides this service?
Academic Advising
Career Planning
Financial counseling
Alcohol and other drug use
Practicing a healthier lifestyle
Counseling for personal issues
Tutoring or academic study skills
Joining a club or organization
Anger management and conflict resolution
Legal assistance
Physical or learning disability
Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections

17.

If you wanted to explore the degree requirements for a particular major, how likely would you be to use the following resources to learn about the requirements for that major?

My college catalog
Contact my academic advisor
Search online (POLARIS, UCF web site, etc.)
Speak with a faculty member or someone in the department
Speak with a student in the major
Attend a UCF Majors Information Fair

18.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

I expect to find students I feel compatible and comfortable with at UCF.
I know where to go at UCF to get involved in a club or organization, or to start one.
I expect to get involved in recreation or social activities at UCF.
I probably have a lot in common with students who are active in clubs or organizations at UCF.
I expect faculty at UCF to be willing to answer student questions.
I expect faculty at UCF to be available for help outside of class.
I expect to ask questions in class or contribute to class discussions.
I expect to work with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments.

19.

Please indicate how often you engaged in the following during the past year.

Drank Beer
Felt depressed
Smoked cigarettes
Drank wine or liquor
Used illicit drugs
Felt overwhelmed
Tutored another student
Overslept and missed class
Studied with other students
Performed volunteer work
Discussed politics or world affairs
Participated in organized demonstrations

20.

What modes of communication would you prefer the university use when communicating with you concerning general university information and your academic status? (Please choose two)

Web pages
Email
Mail
Phone

21.

What is your current student status?

First time in college freshman (Go to Q22)
Transferring student (Skip to Q25)

The following questions relate to the information you received about UCF at orientation. Please mark the best answer.

22.

The General Education Program includes courses in all of the following areas except:

Communication Foundations
Mathematical Foundations
Physical Education and Wellness Foundations
Social Foundations
Science Foundations

23.

How often should a freshman contact his or her academic advisor?

Once a month
Once a year
Once a term
Any of the above

24.

I must declare a major by the end of my freshman year.

True
False

25.

Classes can be added to my schedule until:

The middle of the first week of classes
The end of the first week of classes
The end of the first two weeks of classes
The end of the first month of classes

26.

Dropping a class and withdrawing from a class is the same thing.

True
False

27.

Academic advisors can assist with all but which service:

Assist with schedule planning
Explain academic policies
Assist with major or career exploration
Register a student for classes
Explain a Degree Audit

28.

If I stop attending a class, the instructor will drop me.

True
False

29.

To change my major I need to:

Call my advisor and ask him or her to change it in the computer for me
Fill out a change of major form and turn it into the Registrar's Office
Call the department where I want to be a major and they will process my request
All of the above
None of the above

30.

If you had a question about an academic policy (e.g., add/drop, withdrawal, grade forgiveness) where would you be most likely to get information?

Academic advisor
College catalog
Search online
Another student
An instructor

31.

How many times can a UCF student use Grade Forgiveness?

Three
Two
As many as needed for failing grades
Four

32.

If you fail a UCF course you may retake it in any college or university and use your UCF Grade Forgiveness.

True
False

33.

Dropped classes will appear on your transcript.

True
False

34.

Do you have to pay for classes you withdraw from?

Yes
No

35.

Please enter your UCF Student ID Number. (What is my UCF Student ID Number)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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