First Destination Survey
First Destination Survey (FDS) is standardized by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as a vehicle for the collection of information about plans at the time of graduation—including plans for continuing education or seeking employment.
Graduating Student Surveys
Data Source: At CSUCI, first destination data is collected annually using the Graduating Student Survey (GSS). The GSS is administered to all graduating students via commencement RSVP and through email outreach in the spring semester.
Response Rates by Year:
| Year | Response Rate |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 84% |
| 2018 | 86% |
| 2019 | 91% |
| 2020 | 67% |
Qualitative Responses for Graduating Student Survey 19, 20, 21 representing over 11,500 total entries. “Please use three words to describe your time at CSUCI.