2025 Graduating Student Survey

Dear Tacoma Community College graduate (or soon to be graduate) -

Congratulations on achieving an important milestone in your educational journey! All of us at TCC are extremely proud of you! As you reach this big accomplishment, we would like to learn from your experience. The purpose of this brief survey is to get your valuable feedback about your TCC experience. Your candid and thoughtful responses will help improve the college experience for our future graduates.

This is an anonymous survey that is confidential and not tied to your identification. It should take about 10 minutes to complete.

We appreciate your true thoughts and responses as we use them to grow and improve. Thank you for your help with this important endeavor.

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* 1. What was the primary source of funds for your educational expenses (transportation, tuition, and fees) at TCC?

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* 2. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both.	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Strongly disagree	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Disagree	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Neutral	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Agree	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Strongly agree	a. I feel well prepared for my next step — continuing my education (taking higher division coursework), work, or both. Not applicable
b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC .	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Strongly disagree	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Disagree	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Neutral	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Agree	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Strongly agree	b. I have participated in meaningful learning experiences at TCC . Not applicable
c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC.	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Strongly disagree	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Disagree	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Neutral	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Agree	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Strongly agree	c. I have received high quality instruction in the face-to-face classroom at TCC. Not applicable
d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC .	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Strongly disagree	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Disagree	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Neutral	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Agree	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Strongly agree	d. I have received high quality instruction in laboratory settings at TCC . Not applicable
e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings.	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Strongly disagree	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Disagree	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Neutral	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Agree	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Strongly agree	e. I have received high quality instruction in field work or practicum settings. Not applicable
f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC.	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Strongly disagree	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Disagree	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Neutral	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Agree	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Strongly agree	f. I have received high quality instruction in eLearning (hybrid or online) courses through TCC. Not applicable
g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student.	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Strongly disagree	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Disagree	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Neutral	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Agree	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Strongly agree	g. I would recommend TCC to a friend/potential student. Not applicable
h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC.	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Strongly disagree	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Disagree	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Neutral	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Agree	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Strongly agree	h. I have been treated with respect as a learner at TCC. Not applicable
i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments).	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Strongly disagree	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Disagree	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Neutral	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Agree	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Strongly agree	i. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to academics (such as; struggling in class & having other outside commitments). Not applicable
j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services).	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Strongly disagree	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Disagree	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Neutral	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Agree	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Strongly agree	j. I knew where to go when I had a problem related to services (such as; getting registered, computer issues, parking, bookstore & access services). Not applicable
k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life.	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Strongly disagree	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Disagree	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Neutral	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Agree	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Strongly agree	k. My college education at TCC has improved the quality of my life. Not applicable
l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.)	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Strongly disagree	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Disagree	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Neutral	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Agree	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Strongly agree	l. TCC has provided a learning environment that is free of harassment/discrimination of any kind (e.g. race, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, disability etc.) Not applicable

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* 3. How often have you/did you do each of the following?

	Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Often	Very often	Not applicable
a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC.	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Never	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Rarely	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Occasionally	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Often	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Very often	a. Participated in one or more student clubs at TCC. Not applicable
b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC).	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Never	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Rarely	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Occasionally	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Often	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Very often	b. Participated in student government at TCC ( that is, the official student body, Associated Student Body at TCC -ASTCC). Not applicable
c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC.	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Never	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Rarely	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Occasionally	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Often	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Very often	c. Participated in Learning Communities (integrative studies or linked classes) at TCC. Not applicable
d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC.	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Never	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Rarely	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Occasionally	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Often	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Very often	d. Attended educational events (lectures or workshops outside of class) at TCC. Not applicable
e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC.	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Never	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Rarely	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Occasionally	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Often	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Very often	e. Attended cultural events (drama, music, etc.) at TCC. Not applicable
f. Attended athletic events at TCC.	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Never	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Rarely	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Occasionally	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Often	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Very often	f. Attended athletic events at TCC. Not applicable
g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC.	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Never	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Rarely	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Occasionally	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Often	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Very often	g. Used tutoring services (such as MARC, WTC, & BEC) for one or more of my classes at TCC. Not applicable
h. Used the library at TCC.	h. Used the library at TCC. Never	h. Used the library at TCC. Rarely	h. Used the library at TCC. Occasionally	h. Used the library at TCC. Often	h. Used the library at TCC. Very often	h. Used the library at TCC. Not applicable
i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16).	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Never	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Rarely	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Occasionally	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Often	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Very often	i. Used the Information Commons at TCC (student help-desk located on 1st floor of building 16). Not applicable

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* 4. If you were starting your education all over again, which of the following would you do?

Attend TCC and enroll in the same coursework/curriculum.

Attend TCC and enroll in a different coursework/curriculum.

Attend a different two-year college.

Attend a primarily four-year college/university.

Not go to college at all.

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* 5. Please indicate your overall experience at TCC (Take into account all aspects of the college - such as; classes, faculty, social climate, and student affairs (e.g. registration, advising, & early learning center).

Very poor

Poor

Average

Good

Excellent

Very poor

Poor

Average

Good

Excellent

If you rated your overall experience as "poor" or "very poor", please explain your reason(s) for your rating below:

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* 6. Have you/did you achieve your educational goal(s) at TCC?

Yes

33% of survey complete.