Dodge PerformingThe Office of Institutional Research & Planning administers various surveys throughout the year to support the research needs of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Additionally, OIRP routinely collaborates with other departments to assist in the distribution of surveys and to provide consultive survey assistance.
Recent institutional survey results are shared at the bottom of this page (jump to section).
Qualtrics
The survey platform Qualtrics is available via institutional license to any SMCM faculty, staff member, or student. Log in here with your SMCM credentials (username and password):
will help you get started in Qualtrics. If you need further assistance, contact us at institutionalresearch@smcm.edu.
If you are a student looking for survey help for a class or research project, download and fill out this form (DOCX). Submit your completed form in an Institutional Research ticket submitted through .
Nationally Benchmarked Surveys
The College participates in a number of nationally benchmarked surveys:
Academic Year 2025-26 Campus-Wide Survey Calendar
| Survey Name | Surveyed Group(s) | Sponsor | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Climate Survey | All students ages 18+ | Title IX | 01/18/2026 – 02/16/2026 |
| Maryland College Alcohol Survey | Full-time undergraduates ages 18-25 |
Student Affairs | 02/08/2026 – 03/01/2026 |
| RNL College Employee Satisfaction Survey (CESS) | All faculty and staff | OIRP | 02/17/2026 – 03/14/2026 |
| HEDS Student Satisfaction Survey | All students | OIRP | 03/24/2026 – 04/11/2026 |
| Senior & MAT Exit Surveys | AY25-26 graduates | OIRP | 04/20/2026 – 06/01/2026 |
Archived Results from Recent Campus Surveys
These records are archived and are maintained for historical, research, or recordkeeping purposes only.
These archived results of the following internal surveys are available to the campus community:
2024-2025
Archived Admitted Student Survey Questionnaire 2024
2023-2024