Holistic Student Success Platform
ISSAQ at Western
Carolina University
At Western Carolina University, the ISSAQ Student Survey (ISSAQ-SS) is being administered to all incoming students in USI 130, USI 160, and COUN 140.
ISSAQ seeks to understand your attitudes, strategies, and mindsets toward success in college.
Your responses to this survey will be incredibly helpful to you, other students, and JMU as a whole. Based on your results, your advisor will be able to connect you with resources that can help you learn and succeed at WCU. Moreover, WCU will use aggregate data to understand how students are successful, enhance supports, and improve success for all students.
The survey is relatively short – 80% of students complete it in 15 minutes or less – and has no right or wrong answers. Just answer honestly and to the best of your ability. Additionally, your responses will be kept entirely confidential.
To take the ISSAQ Student Survey just click the button below.
You will then be taken to the survey log-in page.
Logging In to The Survey:
You will log in to the survey using your 9 digit student ID number and your last name
EXAMPLE
123456789
Smith
Note: Use your 9 digit numeric WCU
Student ID
ISSAQ FAQ's
Why should I take ISSAQ?
ISSAQ gives students valuable insights into many factors - some you might not even be aware of - that will impact your success in college.
Moreover, ISSAQ is a critical part of WCU's efforts to support student success. Your results will not only help the university guide you, but also help WCU understand the strengths and challenges students bring to university and how they can best support them.
What can I expect?
The survey is quick - nearly all students complete the survey in less than 20 minutes.
The survey itself consists of statements (e.g., "I show up to almost all my classes"). All you have to do is select how much you agree with each statement.
There are no right or wrong answers. Simply answer honestly and to the best of your ability. When in doubt, your first response is usually the best one.
What about my results?
First, you should know that your results will be handled with security and confidentiality. Only those with a need to work with you will have access to your scores.
Once you complete your survey, you will receive a report via email, typically within 1-2 business days.
Depending on whether your working with advisors, faculty mentors or student success professionals, your results will also be shared with them at that time.
Any other questions?
If there's anything else you need, you can contact Office of Student Retention:
Email: retention@wcu.edu
Phone: 828-227-7171
Location: 214 Killian Annex
Cullowhee, NC 28723
If you have any technical accessing ISSAQ, please email info@ISSAQ.net.