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Academic Experience
1. We would like to hear more about your perception of being an undergraduate at a research university. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Disagree somewhat | Agree somewhat | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkeley has a strong commitment to undergraduate education | 1 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 98 | 100 |
0% | 2% | 3% | 16% | 39% | 40% | |
Attending a university with world-class researchers is important to me | 1 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 77 | 124 |
0% | 1% | 3% | 16% | 31% | 50% | |
The emphasis on research at Berkeley detracts from the quality of teaching on this campus | 24 | 50 | 57 | 58 | 33 | 27 |
10% | 20% | 23% | 23% | 13% | 11% |
2. How important to you are the following aspects of being an undergraduate at a research university like UC Berkeley?
Not important | Not very important | Somewhat important | Important | Very important | Essential | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning about faculty research | 3 | 11 | 50 | 84 | 56 | 46 |
1% | 4% | 20% | 34% | 22% | 18% | |
Having courses with faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class | 3 | 36 | 45 | 71 | 57 | 37 |
1% | 15% | 18% | 29% | 23% | 15% | |
Learning research methods | 3 | 4 | 32 | 72 | 65 | 73 |
1% | 2% | 13% | 29% | 26% | 29% | |
Assisting faculty members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer | 4 | 13 | 35 | 67 | 63 | 68 |
2% | 5% | 14% | 27% | 25% | 27% | |
Pursuing your own research | 7 | 22 | 43 | 66 | 52 | 58 |
3% | 9% | 17% | 27% | 21% | 23% | |
The prestige of this campus/faculty when you apply to grad school | 3 | 4 | 16 | 66 | 65 | 96 |
1% | 2% | 6% | 26% | 26% | 38% | |
The prestige of this campus when you apply for a job | 1 | 2 | 12 | 53 | 69 | 113 |
0% | 1% | 5% | 21% | 28% | 45% | |
Having access to a world-class library collection | 4 | 14 | 17 | 56 | 71 | 86 |
2% | 6% | 7% | 23% | 29% | 35% | |
Being able to attend plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events | 6 | 14 | 45 | 54 | 72 | 58 |
2% | 6% | 18% | 22% | 29% | 23% |
3a. How do you expect to use the library and library staff while you are at Berkeley? (Check all that apply)
To find data and statistical information | 139 |
55% | |
As a quiet place to study | 156 |
61% | |
For help in learning to do academic research | 142 |
56% | |
To find scholarly articles | 150 |
59% | |
For help in organizing my research | 154 |
60% | |
As a place to work on group projects | 138 |
54% | |
For printing, copying and scanning | 149 |
58% | |
To find books | 148 |
58% | |
Other (please specify) [Contact OPA for more information] |
5 |
2% |
3b. If you were seeking help in doing library research, which ways would you prefer to communicate? Rank the following from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 7 if 'Other' is specified
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual help at a library reference desk | 103 | 46 | 48 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
43% | 19% | 20% | 7% | 7% | 3% | 2% | |
Individual help by appointment | 39 | 71 | 31 | 46 | 25 | 22 | 2 |
17% | 30% | 13% | 20% | 11% | 9% | 1% | |
Take an hour-long clas in library research methods | 27 | 22 | 35 | 21 | 37 | 86 | 7 |
12% | 9% | 15% | 9% | 16% | 37% | 3% | |
Use a virtual chat widget | 24 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 53 | 2 |
10% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 22% | 23% | 1% | |
37 | 43 | 51 | 52 | 35 | 18 | 2 | |
16% | 18% | 21% | 22% | 15% | 8% | 1% | |
Phone | 12 | 24 | 37 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 4 |
5% | 10% | 16% | 26% | 26% | 16% | 2% | |
Other [Contact OPA for more information] |
2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
5% | 2% | 0% | 9% | 14% | 14% | 56% |
4. While attending UC Berkeley, how often would you like to...
Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interact with students from a country or state outside of your own in class (e.g., through section discussions, study groups or class projects) | 0 | 4 | 32 | 40 | 98 | 76 |
0% | 2% | 13% | 16% | 39% | 30% | |
Interact with students from a country or state outside your own in social settings (e.g., in clubs or student organizations, or in informal settings) | 1 | 4 | 28 | 53 | 93 | 68 |
0% | 2% | 11% | 22% | 38% | 28% | |
Develop a friendship with a student from a country or state outside of your own | 0 | 2 | 28 | 38 | 94 | 86 |
0% | 1% | 11% | 15% | 38% | 35% | |
Work with a faculty member on a project with an international/global theme | 5 | 12 | 39 | 46 | 72 | 74 |
2% | 5% | 16% | 19% | 29% | 30% | |
Present a paper at a symposium or conference or participate in a panel on international / global topics | 15 | 40 | 59 | 43 | 50 | 40 |
6% | 16% | 24% | 17% | 20% | 16% | |
Attend lectures, symposia, workshops or conferences on international/global topics | 3 | 14 | 52 | 53 | 65 | 60 |
1% | 6% | 21% | 22% | 26% | 24% | |
Attend a performance with an international/global focus | 8 | 15 | 52 | 54 | 61 | 58 |
3% | 6% | 21% | 22% | 25% | 23% |
4b. What are your values and beliefs with regards to your interaction with other students while attending UC Berkeley? Please tell us your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I believe that exposure to students from other states and countries will help me interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures | 0 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 65 | 148 |
0% | 0% | 3% | 12% | 26% | 59% | |
I believe that exposure to students from other states and countries will help me be more open to and understanding of different opinions and points of view | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 65 | 152 |
0% | 0% | 3% | 10% | 26% | 61% |
5. How important is it to you to graduate in four years or, if you are a transfer student, in two years?
Not important | 11 | 4% |
Not very important | 19 | 8% |
Somewhat important | 21 | 8% |
Important | 41 | 16% |
Very important | 77 | 31% |
Essential | 82 | 33% |
Not applicable | 0 | 0% |
6. Regarding choice of a major, what advice have you received?
Decide on a major as soon as possible | Take your time; explore options | No advice given | |
---|---|---|---|
From your family | 57 | 95 | 95 |
23% | 39% | 39% | |
From Cal advisors | 67 | 96 | 84 |
27% | 39% | 34% | |
From friends | 40 | 115 | 90 |
16% | 47% | 37% | |
From fellow Cal students | 41 | 95 | 110 |
17% | 39% | 45% | |
High school teachers or counselors | 35 | 74 | 135 |
14% | 30% | 55% |
7. What do you plan to do about a major?
I have declared a major | 131 | 53% |
I will declare a major as soon as possible | 102 | 41% |
I plan to take my time and explore options | 14 | 6% |
Student Life and Development
Goals & Aspirations
1. Indicate how important each of the following college goals is to you.
Not important | Somewhat important | Very important | |
---|---|---|---|
Be in a position to give back to my community after finishing my education | 9 | 68 | 156 |
4% | 29% | 67% | |
Acquire a well-rounded general education | 5 | 51 | 178 |
2% | 22% | 76% | |
Explore and discover my personal identity | 13 | 58 | 163 |
6% | 25% | 70% | |
Discover what kind of person I really want to be | 13 | 50 | 170 |
6% | 22% | 73% | |
Achieve a high GPA | 16 | 60 | 158 |
7% | 26% | 68% | |
Form (a) romantic relationship(s) | 100 | 73 | 58 |
43% | 32% | 25% | |
Establish meaningful friendships | 8 | 74 | 150 |
3% | 32% | 65% | |
Prepare for graduate or professional school | 12 | 58 | 163 |
5% | 25% | 70% | |
Obtain the skills I need to pursue my chosen career | 2 | 33 | 197 |
1% | 14% | 85% | |
Be in a position to make a lot of money after finishing my education | 38 | 93 | 102 |
16% | 40% | 44% | |
Explore new ideas | 7 | 54 | 172 |
3% | 23% | 74% | |
Enjoy my college years before assuming adult responsibilities | 53 | 76 | 104 |
23% | 33% | 45% | |
Develop a personal code of values and ethics | 20 | 84 | 129 |
9% | 36% | 55% | |
Develop an in-depth understanding of a specific field of study | 2 | 41 | 190 |
1% | 18% | 82% | |
Integrate spirituality into my life | 82 | 66 | 82 |
36% | 29% | 36% | |
Establish social networks that will help further my career | 13 | 66 | 154 |
6% | 28% | 66% | |
Obtain the skills I need to function in the international arena | 25 | 88 | 119 |
11% | 38% | 51% |
2. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree that the following factors influenced your decision to choose UC Berkeley: UC Berkeley would...
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Challenge and/or change my perspective | 7 | 10 | 15 | 51 | 78 | 70 |
3% | 4% | 7% | 22% | 34% | 30% | |
Prepare me to succeed in a career | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 79 | 131 |
0% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 34% | 57% | |
Prepare me to build a better life for myself and/or my family | 2 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 58 | 135 |
1% | 0% | 3% | 13% | 25% | 58% | |
Teach me to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures | 7 | 4 | 18 | 49 | 72 | 82 |
3% | 2% | 8% | 21% | 31% | 35% | |
Prepare me to make a difference in this world | 2 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 76 | 99 |
1% | 0% | 6% | 17% | 33% | 43% | |
Allow me to create own field of study (combine disciplines, create own major, etc.) | 15 | 21 | 24 | 69 | 54 | 48 |
7% | 9% | 10% | 30% | 23% | 21% | |
Prepare me to get the job I desire | 0 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 70 | 117 |
0% | 1% | 4% | 14% | 30% | 51% | |
Help increase my social consciousness (e.g., be more aware of people and issues regardless of background, ethnicity; doing things for the public good) | 3 | 7 | 22 | 44 | 71 | 85 |
1% | 3% | 10% | 19% | 31% | 37% | |
Help me to be more open to and understanding of different opinions and points of view (e.g., openness, freedom) | 4 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 76 | 85 |
2% | 3% | 7% | 19% | 33% | 37% |
3. How concerned are you now about each of the following?
Not at all concerned | Unconcerned | Somewhat unconcerned | Somewhat concerned | Concerned | Very concerned | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Financing my education at Berkeley | 15 | 6 | 14 | 59 | 67 | 73 |
6% | 3% | 6% | 25% | 29% | 31% | |
Finding affordable housing while I'm a student at Berkeley | 12 | 14 | 15 | 63 | 62 | 68 |
5% | 6% | 6% | 27% | 27% | 29% | |
Getting into my first choice of major | 74 | 37 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 51 |
32% | 16% | 9% | 9% | 13% | 22% | |
Being able to maintain a high GPA | 0 | 3 | 11 | 44 | 64 | 112 |
0% | 1% | 5% | 19% | 27% | 48% | |
Getting the academic advising I need | 5 | 16 | 36 | 56 | 72 | 48 |
2% | 7% | 16% | 24% | 31% | 21% | |
Getting the career and professional advising I need | 6 | 13 | 25 | 53 | 68 | 68 |
3% | 6% | 11% | 23% | 29% | 29% | |
Getting the psychological counseling I might need | 41 | 39 | 52 | 49 | 27 | 24 |
18% | 17% | 22% | 21% | 12% | 10% | |
Getting along with my roommate(s) | 68 | 41 | 34 | 42 | 29 | 19 |
29% | 18% | 15% | 18% | 12% | 8% | |
Being able to balance academic and social activities | 10 | 15 | 26 | 62 | 63 | 55 |
4% | 7% | 11% | 27% | 27% | 24% | |
Being able to make the kind of friends I want | 18 | 12 | 27 | 63 | 58 | 55 |
8% | 5% | 12% | 27% | 25% | 24% | |
Being away from family and friends; being 'homesick' | 58 | 36 | 37 | 43 | 35 | 24 |
25% | 16% | 16% | 19% | 15% | 10% | |
Being able to maintain good health | 21 | 21 | 29 | 55 | 64 | 43 |
9% | 9% | 12% | 24% | 28% | 19% | |
Being able to cope with expectations of parents and family | 56 | 34 | 33 | 52 | 26 | 32 |
24% | 15% | 14% | 22% | 11% | 14% | |
Being overwhelmed with all the things I'm expected to do my first semester | 10 | 8 | 17 | 57 | 57 | 81 |
4% | 4% | 7% | 25% | 25% | 35% | |
Regretting my decision to attend Berkeley | 102 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 20 | 11 |
44% | 15% | 13% | 15% | 9% | 5% |
4. Based on your experience and observation, rate the general climate for students at Berkeley along the following dimensions: Campus climate is...
6 - Friendly | 67 | 29% |
5 | 76 | 33% |
4 | 58 | 25% |
3 | 22 | 10% |
2 | 9 | 4% |
1 - Hostile | 0 | 0% |
6 - Caring | 43 | 19% |
5 | 65 | 28% |
4 | 66 | 28% |
3 | 45 | 19% |
2 | 8 | 3% |
1 - Impersonal | 5 | 2% |
6 - Intellectual | 118 | 51% |
5 | 75 | 32% |
4 | 35 | 15% |
3 | 4 | 2% |
2 | 0 | 0% |
1 - Not intellectual | 0 | 0% |
1 - Appreciative of diversity | 93 | 40% |
5 | 80 | 35% |
4 | 32 | 14% |
3 | 17 | 7% |
2 | 6 | 3% |
1 - Unappreciative of diversity | 3 | 1% |
6 - Safe | 48 | 21% |
5 | 75 | 33% |
4 | 68 | 29% |
3 | 26 | 11% |
2 | 13 | 6% |
1 - Dangerous | 1 | 0% |
6 - Too hard academically | 34 | 15% |
5 | 91 | 39% |
4 | 83 | 36% |
3 | 20 | 9% |
2 | 2 | 1% |
1 - Too easy academically | 1 | 0% |
6 - Affordable | 14 | 6% |
5 | 38 | 17% |
4 | 59 | 26% |
3 | 65 | 28% |
2 | 32 | 14% |
1 - Not affordable | 23 | 10% |
5. As you start your first semester at Cal, please rank your concerns in these five general areas. One (1) is first or the area of most concern. (Rank the following from 1 to 5)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Being successful academically (e.g., understanding material, GPA, getting into the major I want) | 117 | 61 | 25 | 12 | 16 |
51% | 26% | 11% | 5% | 7% | |
Financing my education at Cal (e.g., money for expenses, being able to work, finding affordable housing) | 36 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 63 |
16% | 20% | 20% | 18% | 27% | |
Making good choices, finding direction for my life (e.g., what I want to do after college, making the right career choice) | 19 | 33 | 57 | 73 | 48 |
8% | 14% | 25% | 32% | 21% | |
Balancing things, finding time for everything (e.g., balancing academic and social life, not being overwhelmed) | 38 | 61 | 66 | 47 | 19 |
17% | 26% | 29% | 20% | 8% | |
Making friends, having a personal life (e.g., not being lonely, having a good relationship) | 20 | 30 | 41 | 56 | 83 |
9% | 13% | 18% | 24% | 36% |
6. As a beginning UC Berkeley student, how would you rate your competencies below?
Very poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Very good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Understanding of the complexities of global issues | 6 | 34 | 58 | 63 | 50 | 22 |
3% | 15% | 25% | 27% | 22% | 9% | |
Ability to apply disciplinary knowledge in a global context | 5 | 29 | 51 | 79 | 48 | 20 |
2% | 13% | 22% | 34% | 21% | 9% | |
Linguistic and cultural competency in at least one language other than my own | 25 | 29 | 48 | 49 | 37 | 45 |
11% | 12% | 21% | 21% | 16% | 19% | |
Ability to work with people from other cultures | 0 | 3 | 22 | 69 | 76 | 63 |
0% | 1% | 9% | 30% | 33% | 27% | |
Comfort working with people from other cultures | 0 | 1 | 23 | 64 | 61 | 84 |
0% | 0% | 10% | 28% | 26% | 36% |
7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following?
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Disagree somewhat | Agree somewhat | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opportunities for community service while at Berkeley are important to me | 5 | 11 | 19 | 77 | 81 | 36 |
2% | 5% | 8% | 34% | 35% | 16% | |
Opportunities to develop my leadership skills while at Berkeley are important to me | 4 | 6 | 7 | 55 | 87 | 69 |
2% | 3% | 3% | 24% | 38% | 30% | |
Opportunities to connect my academic work with community-based experience at Cal are important to me | 3 | 4 | 9 | 50 | 82 | 80 |
1% | 2% | 4% | 22% | 36% | 35% |
Items of Special Interest
Advising and Course Selection
1. What type of advising do you expect and hope to receive from an advisor? Please rank from 1 to 7, in order of what is personally important to you, assigning a 1 to the option you feel is most important.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Career and Professional advising | 42 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 21 | 32 | 16 |
18% | 17% | 18% | 18% | 9% | 13% | 7% | |
Choosing classes | 57 | 34 | 39 | 24 | 38 | 32 | 15 |
24% | 14% | 16% | 10% | 16% | 13% | 6% | |
Enrichment opportunities (e.g., Study abroad, research) | 19 | 47 | 36 | 38 | 35 | 37 | 25 |
8% | 20% | 15% | 16% | 15% | 16% | 11% | |
Financial aid and scholarships | 40 | 42 | 27 | 39 | 32 | 27 | 31 |
17% | 18% | 11% | 16% | 13% | 11% | 13% | |
Understanding Campus Resources | 9 | 20 | 32 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 30 |
4% | 8% | 14% | 17% | 21% | 24% | 13% | |
Selecting a major | 25 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 113 |
11% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 9% | 13% | 48% | |
Academic Support | 41 | 33 | 46 | 36 | 40 | 24 | 18 |
17% | 14% | 19% | 15% | 17% | 10% | 8% |
2a. With whom did you consult with when selecting courses for your first semester? Please select all that apply.
CalSO leader (i.e., student CalSO staff) | 32 |
13% | |
College advisor in your home College (e.g., Letters & Science, College of Engineering) | 64 |
26% | |
Major advisor | 146 |
60% | |
Co-curricular Advisors/Student Services Support Staff (e.g., advising staff working in offices such as the Student Life Advising Services, Bridge, the Berkeley International Office, the Transfer, Reentry, & Student Parent Center) | 19 |
8% | |
Faculty member | 33 |
14% | |
Another student | 69 |
28% | |
Parent, Guardian, or family member | 39 |
16% | |
Online (e.g., departmental website, forum, catalog review) | 94 |
39% | |
Friend(s) | 64 |
26% | |
No one | 21 |
9% | |
Other (please specify) [Contact OPA for more information] |
4 |
2% |
2b. Who provided the most useful guidance in the selection of your courses for the current term?
CalSO leader | 6 | 3% |
College advisor in your home College (e.g., Letters & Science, College of Engineering) | 31 | 13% |
Major advisor | 93 | 38% |
Co-curricular Advisors/Student Services Support Staff (e.g., advising staff working in offices such as the Student Life Advising Services, Bridge, the Berkeley International Office, the Transfer, Reentry, & Student Parent Center) | 6 | 3% |
Faculty member | 6 | 3% |
Another student | 16 | 7% |
Parent, Guardian, or family member | 9 | 4% |
Online (e.g., departmental website, forum, catalog review) | 32 | 13% |
Friend(s) | 13 | 5% |
No one | 27 | 11% |
Other (please specify) [Contact OPA for more information] |
3 | 1% |
2c. How satisfied are you with the amount of individualized guidance you received from the people you consulted with in selecting your courses?
Very dissatisfied | 12 | 5% |
Dissatisfied | 8 | 3% |
Somewhat dissatisfied | 26 | 11% |
Somewhat satisfied | 68 | 29% |
Satisfied | 88 | 37% |
Very satisfied | 36 | 15% |
3. Since being admitted, have you ever received advice from two different offices or staff members at Cal that was contradictory or in conflict?
Yes | 35 | 15% |
No | 206 | 86% |
3a. Please explain what happened (when you received advice from two different offices or staff members at Cal that was contradictory or in conflict)
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3b. Please describe how you decided which advice to follow
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4. Select the top three factors that most influenced how you selected courses for your first semester.
First:
Academic Advisor | 82 | 35% |
Co-curricular Advisor/Student Services Support Staff | 3 | 1% |
Course(s) fulfilled a general or breadth requirement (e.g., Reading and Composition, American Cultures, Foreign Languages, etc.) | 52 | 22% |
I found the subject generally interesting | 73 | 31% |
I thought/had heard a course was not as rigorous or demanding | 1 | 0% |
Parental desires | 3 | 1% |
Recommendation of another new UC Berkeley student | 1 | 0% |
Recommendation of continuing UC Berkeley student | 10 | 4% |
Reputation of professor | 11 | 5% |
The personality of the teachers | 1 | 0% |
Second:
Academic Advisor | 52 | 22% |
Co-curricular Advisor/Student Services Support Staff | 5 | 2% |
Course(s) fulfilled a general or breadth requirement (e.g., Reading and Composition, American Cultures, Foreign Languages, etc.) | 43 | 19% |
I found the subject generally interesting | 68 | 29% |
I thought/had heard a course was not as rigorous or demanding | 6 | 3% |
Parental desires | 4 | 2% |
Recommendation of another new UC Berkeley student | 6 | 3% |
Recommendation of continuing UC Berkeley student | 20 | 9% |
Reputation of professor | 28 | 12% |
Third:
Academic Advisor | 30 | 14% |
Co-curricular Advisor/Student Services Support Staff | 11 | 5% |
Course(s) fulfilled a general or breadth requirement (e.g., Reading and Composition, American Cultures, Foreign Languages, etc.) | 43 | 20% |
I found the subject generally interesting | 43 | 20% |
I thought/had heard a course was not as rigorous or demanding | 19 | 9% |
Parental desires | 3 | 1% |
Recommendation of another new UC Berkeley student | 10 | 5% |
Recommendation of continuing UC Berkeley student | 25 | 12% |
Reputation of professor | 29 | 14% |
5. What other factors did you consider when setting up your course schedule for the current term?
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6. How satisfied are you with each of the following, based on your experiences with accessing courses for the current semester?
Very dissatisfied | Dissatisfied | Somewhat dissatisfied | Somewhat satisfied | Satisfied | Very satisfied | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Availability of courses for general education or breadth requirements | 5 | 9 | 17 | 67 | 109 | 29 |
2% | 4% | 7% | 28% | 46% | 12% | |
Availability of courses to fulfill prerequisite requirements | 9 | 7 | 16 | 67 | 103 | 35 |
4% | 3% | 7% | 28% | 44% | 15% | |
Ability to get into the lectures or seminars (i.e., primary courses) you wanted | 10 | 12 | 24 | 52 | 98 | 44 |
4% | 5% | 10% | 22% | 41% | 18% | |
Ability to get into the discussion sections or labs (i.e., secondary courses) you wanted | 8 | 12 | 27 | 51 | 96 | 44 |
3% | 5% | 11% | 21% | 40% | 19% | |
Variety of courses available | 4 | 9 | 29 | 51 | 96 | 50 |
2% | 4% | 12% | 21% | 40% | 21% | |
Access to small classes | 11 | 21 | 41 | 67 | 73 | 25 |
5% | 9% | 17% | 28% | 31% | 11% |
7. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I encountered difficulty in creating a course schedule for my first semester due to the lack of information about how my previous coursework articulates to UCB. | 26 | 61 | 45 | 50 | 35 | 22 |
11% | 26% | 19% | 21% | 15% | 9% | |
I have had trouble finding out what UCB degree requirements I have already satisfied through my past coursework. | 34 | 68 | 48 | 38 | 36 | 14 |
14% | 29% | 20% | 16% | 15% | 6% | |
I have had trouble finding out how many transferable units have been accepted and will count toward my UCB degree. | 34 | 58 | 39 | 43 | 38 | 27 |
14% | 24% | 16% | 18% | 16% | 11% |
8. Have you completed all of the prerequisite courses for your desired UCB major(s)?
Yes | 110 | 46% |
No | 89 | 37% |
I am not sure | 40 | 17% |
9. How many additional prerequisite courses for your desired major do you need to complete?
1 | 40 | 31% |
2 | 25 | 19% |
3 | 8 | 6% |
4 | 4 | 3% |
5 or more | 10 | 8% |
I am not sure | 42 | 33% |