National Survey of Student Engagement
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
Spring 2026 Administration
This survey collects information about the experiences of undergraduate students in their first year and senior year from over 600 institutions across the United States and Canada. Respondents are asked to share their perceptions about UW-Whitewater related to their academic activities as well as their interactions with faculty. The findings from this survey will be used at UW-W to understand and improve the undergraduate experience.
UW-W participates in the NSSE survey on a three-year cycle. The last two administrations of the survey at UW-W were Spring 2023 and Spring 2026. For more information on the results of previous NSSE surveys, please email the IRAP office.
NSSE is being conducted by UW-Whitewater and the Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) [External link] at Indiana University at Bloomington. The CPR is a national organization that has conducted the NSSE survey since 2000. CPR reports the results of the survey in its own publications, as well as in other venues, such as the Chronicle of Higher Education.
If you have any questions about UW-Whitewater’s participation in this survey, please contact the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning at 262-472-5671 or email the IRAP office.
Snapshot
The Snapshot report is a concise collection of key findings from our institution’s NSSE administration. Additional details about these and other results appear in the reports referenced throughout.
Engagement Indicators
The Engagement Indicators report summarizes students' experiences across key dimensions of academic challenge, learning with peers, interactions with faculty, and the campus environment.
NSSE Engagement Indicators 2026 [PDF]
The following NSSE reports from the 2026 administration of the survey at UW-Whitewater are available upon request:
- High-Impact Practices
- Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons
- Multi-Year Report
- Respondent Profile
To receive a copy of the most recent survey report, please email the IRAP office.
NSSE allows participating institutions to add up to two topical modules [External link] -- short sets of questions on designated topics such as academic advising, civic engagement, diversity on campus, technology, and/or writing.
NSSE topical modules administered at UW-Whitewater:
- 2023: Academic Advising
- 2020: Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity
The NSSE reports from the most recent administration of these modules are available upon request. To receive a copy, please email the IRAP office.
In addition to topical module questions, UW-Whitewater is a member of the UW comprehensives consortium that submits a short list of additional questions to be included in the NSSE survey every three year. The consortium questions from the most recent administration of the NSSE are available upon request. To receive a copy, please email the IRAP office.