Your Voice Matters: Take the NSSE Survey and Get Rewarded!

Through its student survey, The College Student Report, NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. NSSE provides participating institutions a variety of reports that compare their students' responses with those of students at self-selected groups of comparison institutions. Comparisons are available for ten Engagement Indicators, six High-Impact Practices, and all individual survey questions. Each November, NSSE also publishes its Annual Results, which reports topical research and trends in student engagement results. NSSE researchers also present and publish research findings throughout the year.

Take the NSSE Survey

What is the NSSE?

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is your chance to share what it’s really like to be an undergrad at UMass Lowell! If you're a second-semester first-year student or a second-semester senior, you’re invited to take this quick 15-minute survey to tell us about your experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Your responses are confidential, and they help us understand what’s working and what could be improved at UML.

Why Take the Survey?

Your feedback helps shape the future of UMass Lowell (UML) by:

  • Comparing student experiences with the university’s goals
  • Understanding how first-year students and seniors view their campus experience
  • Seeing how UML stacks up against hundreds of other colleges and universities
  • Identifying ways to improve academic programs, advising, and campus life

We appreciate your time!

Earn Rewards for Participating!

Everyone who completes the survey will receive $5 in dining dollars, redeemable at any on-campus retail dining location.

Plus, complete the survey by April 15 and you’ll be entered into a random drawing to win:

  • A Nintendo Switch ($299 value)
  • One of two $200 Campus Bookstore Gift Cards
  • One of three sets of 4 extra tickets to the 2025 UML Graduation Ceremony

How do I take the survey?

Check your email! Eligible students will receive an invite on February 19 with a personal link to the survey.

  • Deadline to participate: May 12, 2025
  • Want to be eligible for all prize drawings? Complete the survey before April 15!

Did you know?

Your feedback makes a real impact! Thanks to previous NSSE responses, UML has:

  • Launched a low-cost/no-cost textbook initiative to save students money
  • Expanded mental health resources to better support students
  • Enhanced career-connected experiences, guaranteeing every undergraduate who wants one will have at least one hands-on learning opportunity before graduation

This is your chance to shape the future at UML. Don’t miss out!