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First-Destination Survey Standards and Protocols

Timeline for Class of 2023 First-Destination Survey
Data Collection
 Through December 30, 2023
Report Data to NACE
 January 2024 – April 2024
Final results released
 Fall 2024
Timeline for Class of 2023 First-Destination Survey
Data CollectionThrough December 30, 2023
Report Data to NACEJanuary 2024 – April 2024
Final results releasedFall 2024

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Examples and Tutorials

Not sure how to complete the survey? See below for finished examples and helpful videos.

  • Download a sample of a completed survey.
  • View a tutorial from Symplicity.
  • View Handshake's suite of 14 filterable First Destination Survey dashboards.
  • Get step-by-step instructions from Handshake on how to download NACE formatted (aggregate) data for your First Destination Survey

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  • Standards and Protocols for the Collection and Dissemination Of Graduating Students Initial Career Outcomes Information for Undergraduates
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Best Practices

  • More Than 80% of Career Centers Conduct First-Destination Surveys
  • Texts, Tailored Information Keys to Attaining High FDS Knowledge Rate at Davidson
  • Required Course in Final Semester Yields High FDS Knowledge Rate for Auburn


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