Departure Survey

We understand that some students choose to take a break from their time at Michigan State University, attend a different institution to complete their college degree, or pursue other opportunities altogether. The goal of the departure survey is to understand why students are taking a break or leaving MSU, while also providing support in the transition away from, or back to, MSU.

Please complete the Undergraduate Departure Survey if:

• You are planning to depart from Michigan State University temporarily, or
• You are planning to transfer to a new institution, or
• You do not plan to return to MSU, or
• You are a faculty or staff member who has engaged with a student indicating a desire to depart the university.
  •  Faculty and staff should submit information via the same survey link as students, linked below

Please do not complete the Undergraduate Departure Survey if:

• You are a graduating senior, please take the Destination Survey, or
• You were academically dismissed or recessed, or if you are on a student conduct or medical leave, or
• You are completing a semester abroad, away, or via another university sponsored activity (e.g., internship, co-op), or
• You are taking summer courses at another institution, or
• You are a graduate or professional student.