NSSE 2025 Survey Administration
Take the Survey!
Search your UH email account for “NSSE” on or after February 27. Check your spam folder too. Only eligible freshmen and seniors will receive an email invitation.
What is the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)?
NSSE is the most popular undergraduate student survey in the U.S. Since 2000, over 1,700 colleges and universities have participated in the survey and approximately 6.5 million students have completed the survey, administered by the Indiana University School of Education, Center for Post-secondary Research. This survey collects data from first-year and senior students on learning and engagement related practices and activities.
Who can participate?
At UH Mānoa, a number of freshman and senior students are being invited to complete the survey.
How do I complete the survey?
Search your UH email account for the keyword “NSSE” on or after February 27. If you are included in the survey sample, you will have received an email invitation from Provost Michael Bruno (UH Mānoa Office of the Provost) containing a link to complete the survey online. Please also check your spam folder, just in case it has been filtered out of your inbox.
Prizes: Students who complete the survey by April 10, 2025 will be entered into a random drawing for one of 22 possible prizes:
- Two pairs of AirPods Pro (each worth $250)
- Ten $100 UH Bookstore gift cards
- Ten $50 Starbucks gift cards
How long will it take?
The online survey takes on average 8 minutes to complete.
When is the survey happening?
The survey administration period begins February 27. Students will be invited to participate via email from the Provost. Students who have not yet completed the survey will continue to receive 3 reminder emails on March 5, 11, and 24. The final invitation to participate will be emailed out on April 3.
Why should I take part?
Simply put, your participation makes a difference. It is a way for you to have a voice in your education, to let the university know what it is doing right, as well as identify areas for improvement.
If I have received an invitation, am I obliged to complete the survey?
Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary, and there will be no consequences for those who do not take part.
Will my responses be kept confidential?
Yes, your responses will be kept confidential within the university, although they are not anonymous. Only the aggregated data will be shared with campus decision makers.
How can I find out more about NSSE and how past results have been used?
To learn more, visit the NSSE website.
What does the NSSE Questionnaire look like?
You can check it out below:
Civic Engagement, Topical Module 2025 Questionnaire »
Experiences with Online Learning, Topical Module 2025 Questionnaire »
