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Results from core questions on the UMAY survey are provided to all schools & colleges that enroll undergraduates. Key analyses are also shared with administrative and service units across campus. At U-M, UMAY data have been used for many purposes — to inform curriculum discussions, examine climate issues, inform faculty about student goals and academic development, report to outside agencies, and identify areas for improvement.

Summary Reports are also made public following each survey.

In addition, researchers at our partner campuses and across the country have used UMAY data in multi-campus studies on topics such as the experience of first-generation students, concerns about costs, disengagement, student participation in research, and others. A list of publications based on SERU surveys can be found on the SERU Consortium website.

Response rates have varied on the U-M campus from about 19% to 40%. Many of our peer campuses do better, so the U-M is deeply engaged in trying to get more of its students to participate. Every student’s perspective is valuable, and we know we can provide better information to the University when we hear from as many students as possible. We also understand that Michigan students are busy and have many other demands on their time (including requests to take other surveys). If you have an idea for promoting the UMAY survey and communicating its importance so more students will share their perspectives, we welcome your input.

The UMAY survey asks students to answer a broad array of questions about their undergraduate experience. To cover as many topics as possible, the survey consists of a core set of questions and one wildcard section. The survey changes very little from year to year. View a copy of the survey or look at the summary reports of past survey results.