Demo Page: IRDS Survey Calendar

Surveys	Population	Topics	Sponsor	Start (Approx)	End (Approx)
Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)-Yes	Admitted UG who intend to register	Reasons for planning to attend UC Merced	Admissions	May	August
Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)-No	Admitted UG who do not intend to register	Reasons for planning not to attend UC Merced	Admissions	May	August
New Student Survey	All new UG frosh and transfer students	Educational plans, transition to college, use of campus services	Dept. of Undergraduate Education	November 1	November 30
University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES)	All UG students	Academic and co-curricular experiences, study habits, learning outcomes, attitudes, perceptions, assessment of instruction, advising, student services, campus climate, personal growth and academic development	UCOP	February	February
Graduating Senior Survey	All UG seniors expected to graduate during current academic year	Future plans, undergraduate experience, and assessment of program PLOs	School Deans, Dept of Undergraduate education	April 1	April 30
Housing Experience Survey	All UG students living in campus-sponsored housing	Evaluation of Housing and Residence Education and Dining services	Housing and Auxiliaries	February 23	March 15
Undergraduate Alumni Journey Survey	UG alumni who graduated 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 years ago	Post-grad education and employment, Undergraduate experience, current civic and volunteer, activities; alumni engagement	Alumni Relations, Career Services	August 1	August 31
University of California Graduate Student Experience Survey (UCGSES) (UCOP)***	All continuing GR students	Satisfaction with program, UC Merced facilities and services, mentorship, mental health, and campus climate	UCOP	2026	TBD
Bobcat Day Survey	UG students that attended Bobcat Day	Bobcat Day experiences and reflections, intent to register	Admissions, Registrar	April	May