ASER develops and conducts surveys of undergraduate and graduate students to assess needs, inform educational practice and planning, and support administrative decision-making.
Survey of Admitted Students (SAS)
Insights into the factors that influence admitted students’ decisions to attend – or not attend – UMass Amherst
Entering Student Survey (ESS)
Insights into entering students' pre-college activities, educational aspirations, mental health, and anticipated need for support at UMass.
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
A prominent national survey of first-year and senior cohorts that assesses students involvement in practices that improve learning.
University Senior Survey (USS)
Feedback from graduating seniors about their academic experiences in their major and at UMass Amherst more broadly.
Master's Student Experiences Survey (MSES)
Feedback from Master's students about their experiences in their programs of study and at UMass Amherst more broadly.
Doctoral Student Experiences Survey (DSES)
Feedback from Doctoral students about their experiences in their programs of study and at UMass Amherst more broadly.