North Carolina State University
2006 First-Year Student Survey
This document lists survey questions and response options for the 2006 First-Year Student Survey. To view frequency distributions of responses to a question, click on the question number.
| 1. How many colleges did you apply to this year, including NC State? | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 or more | |
| 2. After applying for admission to NC State, did you receive a phone call or phone calls from any of the following people? (yes or no) |
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| a. An NC State faculty or staff member |
| b. A current NC State student |
| c. A graduate of NC State |
| 3. After applying for admission to NC State, did you receive a letter from someone other than the admissions office? (yes or no) | ||
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| Yes | No | |
| 4. Overall, how would you rate the NC State Virtual Advising Center Web site? (If you didn't know about it before coming to orientation, just say so.) | ||||||
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| Didn't know about | Know about but never used | Excellent | Fair | Good | Poor | |
| 5. To what extent did each of the following factors influence your decision to attend NC State? Using the scale below, please enter the number closest to your opinion for each factor listed. (5=very strong influence, 4=strong influence, 3=moderate influence, 2=weak influence, 1=very weak influence, 0=not applicable) | |
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| a. Academic reputation | l. Contact with a current student |
| b. Cost | m. Contact with a faculty or staff member |
| c. Location | n. Contact with a graduate |
| d. Size | o. Letter from someone other than admissions Office |
| e. Availability | p. Attendance at a College Fair |
| f. Recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, counselor, etc. | q. Publications from NC State |
| g. Number of hours transferred/credited | r. Extracurricular opportunities |
| h. Level of support for my intended major | s. Acceptance into the First Year College Program |
| i. Facilities and resources available | t. Campus Recreation programs |
| j. Scholarships/financial aid available | u. Other (please specify) |
| k. Campus visit prior to orientation | |
| 6. Using the list from question 5, please select the single most influential factor in your decision to attend NC State, and fill in the letter below. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | |
| For questions 7-9, please rate your satisfaction with the quality of that area at NC State. Use the following scale: 4 = very satisfied, 3=moderately satisfied, 2=moderately dissatisfied, 1=very dissatisfied, 0=Don�t know/Didn�t use |
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| 7. How satisfied were you with the university admissions process? |
| 8. How satisfied were you with your departmental admissions process? |
| 9. How satisfied were you with the university financial aid process (the process for applying for aid, not the award amount)? |
| Please use the following scale for questions 10 and 11: 3=well prepared, 2=adequately prepared, 1=poorly prepared |
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| 10. How well do you think your high school prepared you for college? |
| 11. How well do you think you prepared yourself for college? |
| 12. How certain are you about your choice of a college major? | ||||
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| Very certain | Certain | Uncertain | Very uncertain | |
| 13. What is your primary goal or objective for attending NC State? (Mark only one.) | |
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| To obtain a bachelor�s degree or certificate only | To improve knowledge, technical skills, and/or competencies required for current profession |
| To obtain a bachelor�s degree as preparation for graduate or professional school | To take courses for personal interest |
| To obtain a bachelor�s degree as preparation for a new career or profession | Other (please specify) |
| 14. What is the highest level of education you plan to complete? | |
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| Certificate (Agricultural Institute only) | Medical Degree (MD)Law Degree (JD) |
| Bachelor's degree | Law Degree (JD) |
| Master�s degree (MA, MS, MBA) | Divinity Degree (M.Div, D.Min) |
| Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) | Do not intend to complete a degree |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM | |
| 15. How long do you intend to take to complete your bachelor�s degree at NC State? | |
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| Less than 4 years | 5 1/2 years |
| 4 years | 6 or more years |
| 4 1/2 years | Do not intend to complete bachelor's degree at NC State |
| 5 years |
| 16. What will your enrollment status (course load) be during your first semester at NC State? | |||
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| 15 credit hours of classes or more | 12 � 14 credit hours of classes | Less than 12 credit hours of classes | |
| 17. If you will be enrolling for less than 15 credit hours during your first semester, please indicate the reason(s) below. | |
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| Will need to work | Participated in an internship, co-op, practicum, student teaching, or international study |
| Courses wanted were not available | Combination of credit hours would have been too much if I had taken another big course |
| Want to be able to make better grades | Family responsibilities |
| Was advised to carry a lighter load by my advisor | Other (please specify) |
| Was completing degree requirements and did not need more courses | |
| 18. Below is a list of knowledge, skills, and personal development goals held by NC State for your undergraduate preparation. In the left-hand column, please indicate your current level of development using the following scale: 5=very high, 4=high, 3=average, 2=low, 1=very low, 0=don�t know. In the right-hand column, please rate how important this goal is to you right now, using the following scale: 5=very important, 4=important, 3=moderately important, 2=of limited importance, 1=not important, 0=don�t know | |
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| General Education Goals | |
| Acquiring a broad general education | |
| Ability to communicate ideas in writing | |
| Ability to communicate ideas orally | |
| Developing good listening skills | |
| Developing good reading comprehension skills | |
| Ability to apply mathematics skills | |
| Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life | |
| Ability to apply scientific principles | |
| Developing computer skills | |
| Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas | |
| Ability to plan and carry out projects independently | |
| Understanding diverse cultures and values | |
| Personal Development Goals | |
| Taking responsibility for my own behavior | |
| Viewing learning as a lifelong process | |
| Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles | |
| Improving leadership and management skills | |
| Ability to function as part of a team | |
| Being involved with public and community affairs | |
| Understanding my own abilities and interests | |
| Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness | |
| Having self-confidence | |
| Realizing my potential for success | |
| Clarifying personal identity | |
| Coping with change | |
| Being independent and self-reliant | |
| Handling stress | |
| Managing my time | |
| Having self-discipline | |
| World View Goals | |
| Understanding issues and problems facing the world | |
| Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes | |
| Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds | |
| Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music and literature | |
| Having a tolerance for different points of view | |
| Valuing gender equity | |
| Valuing racial equity | |
| 19. Do you play any musical instrument(s)? | ||
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| No | Yes (please specify) ___________ | |
| 20. Have you recently participated in a choral group in your school, community, or place of worship? | ||
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| No | Yes | |
| 21. What is your religious preference? | ||
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| Non-Denominational Christian: | ||
| Assemblies of God | Jewish | Campus Christian Fellowship |
| Baha'i | Latter-Day Saints | Campus Crusade for Christ |
| Baptist | Lutheran | Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
| Buddhist | Moravian | Great Commission |
| Catholic | Muslim | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship |
| Disciples of Christ | Presbyterian | Navigators |
| Episcopal | Unitarian | No preference |
| Hindu | United Methodist | Other (please specify): |
| 22. Please indicate your interest in learning about and/or participating in the following NC State co-curricular programs/activities by marking the appropriate bubbles. (Mark all that apply.) | |
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| Student Government | Student Media/Publications |
| Student Judicial Board | Union Activities Board programs/activities (cultural programs, concerts, etc.) |
| Residence Hall Councils | Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities |
| Student Leadership Development (workshops, conferences, etc.) | Gender issues (gender communication, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.) |
| Co-op (Cooperative Education) program | Healthy lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.) |
| Study Abroad/National Student Exchange | Planning programs and services for children and families |
| Volunteer Services | The Crafts Center programs/activities |
| ROTC | Music Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums |
| Club Sports (Cycling, Baseball, Martial Arts, Ultimate, etc.) | Attending art exhibitions, meeting artists, museum internships |
| Fitness/Wellness (Groups fitness classes, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) | Theater participation as artist |
| Indoor Open Recreation (Cardio Room, Weights, Basketball, etc.) | Theater participation as audience |
| Intramural Sports (Basketball, Flagfootball, Golf, etc.) | Student Dance Companies |
| Outdoor Adventures (Trips, Equipment Checkout, Rock Climbing Workshops, etc.) | Pre-Law services/planning |
| Social Fraternity/Sorority | |
| 23. Indicate the educational attainment of each parent/guardian: | ||
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| Less than a high school graduate | 4-year baccalaureate degree | |
| High school graduate | Some graduate or professional coursework/no degree | |
| Some college/no degree | Master�s degree | |
| 2-year associate degree or certificate | Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.) | |
| 24. This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at NC State? | |||||
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| Yes, a laptop | Yes, a desktop | Yes, both laptop and desktop | No | Don't know | |
| 25. If yes, will you be able to connect your computer to the Internet at NC State? | |||
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| Yes | No | Don't know | |
| 26. Are you receiving any type of financial aid? Include work study, grants, loans, and scholarships. (yes or no) |
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| 27. If you answered yes to question 26, please indicate what kind(s) of aid you are receiving. (Mark all that apply.) | |||
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| Academic | Athletic based | Other than listed above | |
| Financial need | Other (dance music, etc.) | ||
| 28. For the year 2005, what was the amount of your parents� or guardians� combined pre-tax income? Please try to answer even if you are financially independent. (Mark the category that represents your best estimate.) | ||||
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| $10,000 or less | $20,001-$25,000 | $35,001-$40,000 | $60,001-$75,000 | $150,001-$200,000 |
| $10,001-$15,000 | $25,001-$30,000 | $40,001-$50,000 | $75,001-$100,000 | More than $200,000 |
| $15,001-$20,000 | $30,001-$35,000 | $50,001-$60,000 | $100,001-$150,000 | |
| 29. How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their household? Include yourself and parents or guardians, if applicable. | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 or more | |
| 30. How many of your parents� or guardians� dependents including yourself are currently enrolled in college? (Mark only one.) | |||
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| Only myself | 2 dependents | 3 or more dependents | |
| 31. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school? | ||
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| Rural area | Moderate size city (20,001-60,000) | Urban area (over 100,000) |
| Small town (20,000 or less) | Large city (60,001-100,000) | |
| 32. Do your plans include employment during your first semester? (Mark only one.) | |||
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| I plan to work 20 hours or more each week. | I plan to work less than 20 hours each week. | I do not plan to work. | |
| 33. After graduation, where do you plan to seek employment? (Mark only one.) | ||
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| Anywhere; the location is not an important factor in my job search | In the USA only | I will not be seeking employment after graduation. |
| In North Carolina only | Outside the USA only | |
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: February, 2007
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