The Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) is administered nationally to participating institutions. UC Merced participates on a biennial basis during the summer of even years. All admitted entering first year students who have completed their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June of the administration year are invited to participate in the survey. The survey is closed in July in order to receive results in time to share with advisors prior to the start of the academic year.
