First Destination Survey

Each semester, as new graduates join the alumni ranks, we conduct the First Destination Survey.

This survey asks graduating students to share their plans upon graduation, including employment, location, salary and future education. Administration of the survey occurs on the Handshake platform within six months of graduation. 

Whether you are starting your new job, attending graduate school, serving in the military or doing something completely different, we would love to know what you are doing.

Graduating students at Commencement

Take the survey

Follow these steps to access the First Destination Survey:

  1. Sign in to Handshake with your email address.
  2. Navigate to the Survey by clicking on the "Career Center" option on the top right-hand corner (left of your profile picture).
  3. On the Career Center page, click on "First Destination" under the University of Nevada, Reno banner to be taken to the Survey.
Complete the Survey on Handshake

Why should I complete the First Destination Survey?

The University cares about our graduates' status, and the Nevada Career Studio is ready to assist alumni still seeking employment. By providing feedback through the survey, our new graduates share critical information used to benchmark how the University is doing, for use in accreditation, and in the recruitment of new students.

Whether you plan to work, attend graduate school, serve in the military or do something completely different, we’d love to know what you plan to do next. Still figuring it out? Let us know in our First Destination Survey. You’ll have the chance to update your answers whenever your plans change.

Class of 2020 results

80% The percentage of Bachelor's Degree recipients who had a positive career outcome on par with comparison institutions
Graduating students smiling at Commencement
73% The percentage of graduates who stayed in Nevada working full-time
Graduating students at Commencement
$53,835 The average salary for all degree levels
Graduating students at Commencement