LSSU Departure Survey

As you know, students leave a university for many reasons, from finding employment and financial challenges to feeling overwhelmed by the university experience. We would like you to assist us in understanding your reasons for leaving LSSU by completing this survey. Your honest feedback is important to us and is greatly appreciated!

Questions marked with a * are required.

 
*1. The list below represents a number of reasons why a student might choose to leave a university. Please select and rate the appropriate responses that impacted your decision to leave LSSU.

   1 = This was a MAJOR reason for leaving
   2 = This was a MINOR reason for leaving
   3 = This was NOT a reason for leaving
1 2 3
Encountered unexpected expenses
Financial aid received was inadequate
Applied for finanical aid but did not receive it
Tuition and fees no longer affordable
Struggled with money management
Could not find part-time employment
Accepted full-time job
Difficulty in balancing school and work
LSSU wasn't a good fit for me
Weather
Health related problems
Personal or familly problems
Family responsibilities
Influenced by family or spouse to leave
Experienced emotional problems
Felt alone or isolated
Too far from or close to home
Size of LSSU
Courses more difficult than expected
Classes needed were not offered
Classes needed were full or closed
Class times were not convenient for me
Inadequate study habits
Didn't feel challenged academically
Disappointed with the quality of instruction
Conflict with faculty/staff person
Dissatisfied with grades
Academic advising was inadequate
Couldn't decide on a major
Desired curriculum not offered
Decided to attend another college
Wanted break from college studies
Unhappy with LSSU policies
Dissatisfied with the social life
Quality of life in residence halls
Felt racial, ethnic or gender tension
Wanted to travel
College facilities were inadequate
Uncertain if I need a college education
Chosen occupation does not require degree or college
Conflicts with roommates
Learned all I wanted at this time
Wasn't ready for college
Struggled with time management
Other (see question 2)
 
2. If you selected "other" in the above list, please explain:
 
*3. Please look through your answers in Question 1 and tell us your single most important reason for leaving LSSU.
 
4. If you are attending or planning to attend another college or university, please enter the name of the school:
 
*5. Do you plan to return to LSSU in the future to continue your education?
No, I will not be returning.
Yes, but please do not contact me in the future.
Yes, please contact me in the future, at this time:  
 
6. Please provide us with any additional commentary. Your feedback is important to us! Please know that your responses are confidential.
 
7. Your Name (optional)
 
8. Email Address (optional)