North Carolina State University
2012 Incoming Freshmen Survey

This document lists survey questions and response options for the 2012 Incoming Freshmen Survey. To view frequency distributions of responses to a question, click on the question number.

A. APPLYING TO NC STATE

1. How many colleges/universities did you apply to this year, including NC State?
One
Two
Three
Four
Five 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	No	Don't know / Don't remember
a. An NC State faculty or staff member	Yes	No	Don't know/Don't remember
b. A current NC State student	Yes	No	Don't know/Don't remember
c. A graduate of NC State	Yes	No	Don't know/Don't remember

3. After applying for admission to NC State, did you receive a letter from someone other than the admissions office?
Yes
No
Don't know / Don't remember

4. To what extent did each of the following factors influence your decision to attend NC State?	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
a. Academic reputation	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
b. Cost	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
c. Location	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
d. Size	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
e. Availability of program	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
f. Recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, counselor, etc.	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
g. Number of hours transferred/credited	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
h. Level of support for my intended major	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
i. Facilities and resources available	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
j. Scholarships/financial aid available	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
k. Pack Promise Program	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable

	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
l. Campus visit prior to orientation	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
m. Contact with a current student	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
n. Contact with a faculty or staff member	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
o. Contact with a graduate	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
p. Letter from someone other than Admissions Office	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
q. Attendance at a College Fair	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
r. Publications from NC State	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
s. Extracurricular opportunities	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
t. Acceptance into the First Year College Program	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
u. Campus Recreation programs	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
v. Carmichael Complex Recreational facilities (e.g., gym, pool, fitness center, fields)	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable
w. Other (please specify)	Very strong influence	Strong influence	Moderate influence	Weak influence	Very weak influence	Not applicable

5. Using the list from question 4, please select the single most influential factor in your decision to attend NC State.
Academic reputation	Contact with a current student
Cost	Contact with a faculty or staff member
Location	Contact with a graduate
Size	Letter from someone other than Admissions Office
Availability of program	Attendance at a College Fair
Recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, counselor, etc.	Publications from NC State
Number of hours transferred/credited	Extracurricular opportunities
Level of support for my intended major	Acceptance into the First Year College Program
Facilities and resources available	Campus Recreation programs
Scholarships/financial aid available	Carmichael Complex Recreational facilities (e.g., gym, pool, fitness center, fields)
Pack Promise Program	Other
Campus visit prior to orientation

6. In thinking about the various schools to which you applied (regardless of whether or not you were accepted), was NC State your first choice of colleges to attend?
It was my only choice
Yes, it was my first choice
No, it was my second choice
No, it was my third choice or below

7. How satisfied were you with each of the following:	Very satisfied	Moderately satisfied	Moderately dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	Don't know/ Didn't use
a. The NC State University admissions process?	very satisfied	moderately satisfied	moderately dissatisfied	very dissatisfied	Don't know/Didn't use
b. Your departmental admissions process?	very satisfied	moderately satisfied	moderately dissatisfied	very dissatisfied	Don't know/Didn't use

8. Overall, how would you rate the NC State Virtual Advising Center Web site?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Never Used

B. PAYING FOR COLLEGE

1. How much of your first year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition and fees) do you expect to cover from each of the sources listed below?	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000- $2,999	$3,000- $5,999	$6,000- $9,999	$10,000 or more
a. family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000-$2,999	$3,000-$5,999	$6,000-$9,999	$10,000 or more
b. your own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income)	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000-$2,999	$3,000-$5,999	$6,000-$9,999	$10,000 or more
c. aid that does not need to be repaid (grants, scholarship, military funding, etc.)	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000-$2,999	$3,000-$5,999	$6,000-$9,999	$10,000 or more
d. aid that must be repaid (loans, etc.)	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000-$2,999	$3,000-$5,999	$6,000-$9,999	$10,000 or more
e. other than above	None	Less than $1,000	$1,000-$2,999	$3,000-$5,999	$6,000-$9,999	$10,000 or more

2. Did you or your parents/guardians submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
Yes
No
Don't know

3. Please indicate what, if any, kind(s) of financial aid you are receiving. (Mark all that apply.)
a. Grants and scholarships (aid you do not have to repay)
b. Loans
c. Other (VA benefits, ROTC, gifts from family members other than parents, etc.)
d. No financial aid at all

4. How satisfied were you with the NC State University financial aid process (the process for applying for aid, not the award amount)?
Very satisfied
Moderately satisfied
Moderately dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Not applicable (did not use)

C1. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

1. How well do you think:	Very well	Somewhat well	Not very well
a. your high school prepared you for college?	Very well	Somewhat well	Not very well
b. you prepared yourself for college?	Very well	Somewhat well	Not very well

2. What is your primary goal or objective for attending NC State?
To obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate only
To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation for graduate or professional school
To obtain a bachelor's degree as preparation for a new career or profession
To improve knowledge, technical skills, and/or competencies required for current profession
To take courses for personal interest
Other (please specify)

3. How certain are you about your choice of a college major?
Very certain
Certain
Uncertain
Very uncertain

4. Below is a list of knowledge, skills, and personal development goals held by NC State for your undergraduate preparation. In the first column rate your current level of development of the goal, and in the second column rate how important the goal is to you.

General Education Goals	CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT	IMPORTANCE TO YOU CURRENTLY
Writing effectively	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Speaking effectively (i.e., to large and small groups and making presentations)	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Listening attentively	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Comprehending written and oral information	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Creating and distributing information and knowledge using multiple communication forms, including text, video, graphics, etc.	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Using mathematical skills	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Applying scientific methods of inquiry	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Using technology appropriately	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Finding information using technology; and evaluating the value, reliability and validity of information	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Ability to plan and carry our projects independently	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Identifying a problem or concept and articulating its various components	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Effectively analyzing and evaluating evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Creating and being open to new and worthwhile ideas and perspectives	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Solving real world problems in ways that demonstrate imagination and creativity	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
The capacity to engage with and respond to creative works (e.g., plays, music, movies, dance, visual arts, and other arts), as creator, designer, performer, or audience member; and to evaluate their significance	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know

Personal Development Goals	CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT	IMPORTANCE TO YOU CURRENTLY
Recognizing and acting on ethical principles	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Developing leadership skills	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Working effectively as part of a team	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Being involved in public and community affairs	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Developing and sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Experiencing personal growth (e.g., self-discipline, responsibility, self-awareness)	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Ability to handle stress	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Time management	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Ability to reflect, review, self-regulate, and self-examine	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Taking responsibility for my own behavior	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Potential for success	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know

World View Goals	CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT	IMPORTANCE TO YOU CURRENTLY
Understanding issues and problems facing the world	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Understanding and respecting diverse cultures, values, and perspectives	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Sensitivity to issues associated with gender equity	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Sensitivity to issues associated with racial equity	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Appreciating differences in sexual orientation	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Understanding the present as it relates to historical events and processes	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know
Understanding the commonality of human problems through a global perspective	Rate development: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know	Rate importance: Very Important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don't know

D. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

These first few questions ask you to think about the New Student Orientation program that you attended at NC State over the summer.

Note: The following question was for students in the colleges of AGI, CED, COE, CNR, CHASS, COM, and FYC only (automatically handled behind the scene)

1a. My advising session(s) at New Student Orientation helped me to plan my fall schedule.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Did not attend an advising session at orientation

Note: The following question was for students in the colleges of Design, COT, PAMS, and CALS only (automatically handled behind the scene)

1b. The information and advice I received from my college/department prior to attending orientation helped me to plan my fall schedule.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Did not receive any information/advice from college/department before orientation

2. The advising session(s) at New Student Orientation provided me the opportunity to get answers to my academic questions. (If you would like to comment further, please do so in question 9 below.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Did not attend an advising session during orientation

3. I am satisfied with the attention I received during my college/department advising period.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Did not attend an advising period with my college/department during orientation

4. I know who to contact in my college with any academic questions or concerns.
Yes, I know who to contact
No, I am unsure of who to contact

5. New Student Orientation provided useful information about each of the following:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
a. How academic advising works	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
b. Academic requirements (ex. General Education Plan/Graduation Requirements)	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
c. NC State's expectation that students will graduate in a timely manner	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
d. Resources to help you get involved on campus if you wanted to do so	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
e. Safety and security on campus	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
f. Technology resources on campus	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
g. How to use the MyPack Portal to register for classes	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
h. The value of interacting with faculty and staff at NC State	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
i. Expectations for NC State community members to act with civility and respect	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree

6. As a result of my experience at New Student Orientation, I am excited to start my first semester at NC State.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

7. The information I received during Orientation helped me feel better prepared to start my first semester at NC State.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

8. In thinking back on your Orientation experience, what topics or issues do you wish you had gotten more, or more useful, information about?

9. Please use this space to share any additional comments about New Student Orientation.

E. GETTING INVOLVED AT NC STATE

PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Unlike ALL the other questions in this survey, the information you provide in this section is NOT confidential. We are asking these questions to pro-actively help you get involved at NC State. For any/all activities below in which you indicate an interest, we will share your name and contact information with the person(s) on campus responsible for that activity so that they can send you information about the activity. We will NOT connect any of your responses to other questions in the survey with the information we provide to these people.

1. In which of the following co-curricular programs/activities at NC State are you interested in learning about and/or participating? (Mark all that apply)
Student Government	Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities
Student Judicial Board	Gender issues (gender communication, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.)
Residence Hall Councils	GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) programs/activities
Student Leadership Development (workshops, conferences, etc.)	Healthy lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.)
Co-op (Cooperative Education) program	Planning programs and services for children and families
Study Abroad/National Student Exchange	The Crafts Center programs/activities
Volunteer Services	Music Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums
ROTC	Attending art exhibitions, meeting artists, museum internships
Club Sports (Cycling, Baseball, Martial Arts, Ultimate, etc.)	Theater participation as artist
Fitness/Wellness (Group fitness classes, Yoga, Cycling, etc.)	Theater participation as audience
Indoor Open Recreation (Cardio Room, Weights, Basketball, etc.)	Student Dance Companies
Intramural Sports (Basketball, Flagfootball, Golf, etc.)	The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service (CSLEPS)
Outdoor Adventures (Trips, Equipment Checkout, Rock Climbing Workshops, etc.)	Organizations/Clubs related to your major
Social Fraternity/Sorority	Pre-Law services/planning
Student Media/Publications	Pre-Health services/counseling
Union Activities Board programs/activities (cultural programs, concerts, etc.)

2. Do you play any musical instrument(s)?
No
Yes (please specify)

3. Have you recently participated in a choral group in your school, community, or place of worship?
No
Yes

4. In which of the following pre-college programs did you participate? (Mark all that apply.)
Educational Talent Search
Upward Bound
GEAR UP
Early College

5. Please indicate which, if any, of the following religious organizations at NC State you are interested in learning about and/or participating in. (Mark all that apply.)
Alpha Omega	Greek Impact
Anno Domini	InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Bridges International	Islam and Dialogue Student Association
Brooks Campus Ministry	Life Changers College Ministry
Campus Christian Fellowship	Providence College Ministry
Campus Crusade for Christ	Self Knowledge Symposium
Campus Outreach Raleigh	The Lord's Generation
Charisma Campus Ministry	The Navigators
Christians on Campus	Uninhibited Praise
East Triangle Church Campus Ministry	United Student Fellowship Christian Ministry
Grace Mission Ministries Manna	University Bible Fellowship

6. What is your religious preference(s)? (Mark all that apply.)
Baptist	Presbyterian
Buddhist	Protestant
Christian Science	Quaker
Church of Christ	Roman Catholic
Eastern Orthodox	Seventh Day Adventist
Episcopalian	United Church of Christ
Hindu	Other Christian
Jewish	Agnostic
LDS (Mormon)	Atheist
Lutheran	No religious affiliation
Methodist	Prefer not to answer
Muslim	Other (please specify)
Nondenominational/Interdenominational

Remember, we will share your contact information with the relevant offices for the activities listed above in which you have expressed an interest. No personally identifying information will be connected to your responses to any questions in any other sections of the survey.

F. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Please indicate whether or not you will be bringing a desktop and/or laptop computer for your own personal use with you to campus this fall.

	NO - WILL NOT HAVE	YES - WILL HAVE (please indicate what kind of operating system your computer has)						DON'T KNOW IF WILL HAVE OR NOT
		Don't know operating system	Windows	Linux	Mac	Other	Please specify 'other' operating system
a. Desktop	No - will not have	Don't know operating system	Windows	Linux	Mac	Other	Please specify 'other' operating system	Don't know if will have or not
b. Laptop	No - will not have	Don't know operating system	Windows	Linux	Mac	Other	Please specify 'other' operating system	Don't know if will have or not

2. Will you be bringing a tablet (e.g., iPad) for your own personal use with you to campus this fall?
No - will not have a tablet
Yes - will have an iOS tablet (i.e., iPad)
Yes - will have an Android tablet (i.e., Galaxy, Xoon, etc.)
Yes - will have a Windows tablet PC
Yes - will have some other tablet (please specify)
Don't know if will have a tablet

3. Will you be bringing a cell phone and/or smartphone for your own personal use with you to campus this fall?
No - will not have a cell/smartphone
Yes - will have a cell phone
Yes - will have an iOS smartphone (i.e., iPhone)
Yes - will have an Android smartphone
Yes - will have a Windows smartphone
Yes - will have a Blackberry smartphone
Yes - will have some other smartphone (please specify)
Don't know if will have a cell/smartphone

4. Will you be bringing a television with you to campus this fall?
Not applicable - will not be living on campus this fall
No - will not be bringing a television to campus
Yes - will be bringing a Standard Definition TV
Yes - will be bringing a High Definition TV
Don't know if will be bringing a TV

G. CONCLUSIONS: SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

This final section of the survey asks you to provide us with a variety of information about yourself. Collecting data from all respondents on these questions is important so that we can better and more reliably report differences and similarities between people from different backgrounds.

We understand that you might be concerned about sharing some of this information. Please be assured that the responses you provide are kept completely confidential. Any identifying information will be separated from your answers. Results are reported using the average, or pooled answers to the questions, instead of the responses of any one individual. However, if you are uncomfortable answering a question, please feel free to skip it.

1. What is the highest level of education you plan to complete?
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA, MSN)
Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, PharmD)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS)
Law degree (JD)
Divinity degree (e.g., M.Div., D.Min.)
Do not intend to complete any degree

2. What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
Father/Male guardian	Mother/Female guardian
Less than a high school graduate	Less than a high school graduate
High school graduate	High school graduate
Some college (no degree)	Some college (no degree)
2-year associate degree or certificate	2-year associate degree or certificate
4-year baccalaureate degree	4-year baccalaureate degree
Some graduate or professional coursework (no degree)	Some graduate or professional coursework (no degree)
Master's degree	Master's degree
Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.)	Doctorate or other professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, etc.)
Don't know / not applicable	Don't know / not applicable

3. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
Rural area
Small town (20,000 people or less)
Moderate size city (20,001-60,000)
Large city (60,001-100,000)
Urban area (over 100,000 people)

4. What is your veteran status? (Mark all that apply.)
Not a Veteran
Veteran
Disabled Veteran
Special Disabled Veteran
Other Protected Veteran
Newly/Recently Separated Veteran (3-year)
Vietnam-Era Veteran
Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran

5. Do you self-identify as a member of the GLB (gay, lesbian, bisexual) community?
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer

6. Do you self-identify as a member of the transgender community?
Yes, male to female
Yes, female to male
No
Prefer not to answer

7. For the year 2010, what was the amount of your parents' or guardians' combined pre-tax income? Please try to answer even if you are financially independent.
$30,000 or less
$30,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $75,000
$75,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $150,000
$150,001 - $200,000
More than $200,000

8. What is the total number of people financially supported by your parents/guardians, including yourself and parents/guardians? (i.e., What is the size of your family household?)
One
Two
Three
Four
Five or more

9. How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents including yourself are currently enrolled in college?
Only myself
Two dependents
Three or more dependents

10. During the time school is in session this coming year, about how many hours do you plan on working on- and/or off-campus?
On-campus	Off-campus
None - I won't have a job on campus	None - I won't have a job off campus
1 - 10 hours per week	1 - 10 hours per week
11 - 20 hours per week	11 - 20 hours per week
21 - 30 hours per week	21 - 30 hours per week
31 - 40 hours per week	31 - 40 hours per week
More than 40 hours per week	More than 40 hours per week

11. How long do you intend to take to complete your bachelor's degree at NC State?
Less than 4 years
4 years
4 1/2 years
5 years
5 1/2 years
6 or more years
Do not intend to complete bachelor's degree at NC State

12. After graduation, where do you plan to seek employment?
In North Carolina only
Anywhere in the USA
Outside the USA only
Anywhere - location is not important
I do not plan to be employed immediately after graduation (e.g., attending graduate school, traveling)

H. CONCLUSIONS: YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS

In this last section of the survey we would like you to provide some information in your own words. You comments will be grouped with others talking about similar issues, and (after removing any personally identifying information) shared with the relevant offices on campus so that they may have a better understanding of how to make your time at NC State as productive and successful as possible. However, in asking you to share your comments we must also inform you that our promise to maintain your confidentiality does not apply where the university has a legal duty to act on the information you provide, such as reports of criminal activity or unlawful harassment.

1. Please use this space to briefly describe what it is you are most excited about in coming to NC State.

2. Please use this space to briefly describe what, if anything, you are most concerned or nervous about in starting your first semester of college at NC State.

For more information on the 2012 Incoming Freshmen Survey contact:
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: October 2012

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