First Destination Survey

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We are excited to learn about how you will be using your degree. 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 senior students at Commencement

Take the First Destination Survey

Click the survey link below to sign in to Handshake account with your NetID and password and then select "I'm a current student." Access your survey by clicking the link on your Handshake homepage.

Survey link for August 2020, December 2020, and May 2021 graduates

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
Graduating students at Commencement

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Drop by the Nevada Career Studio or schedule a virtual appointment through Handshake for free help from our Career Mentor Team.

We are here to help with your resume, cover letter, interview technique, graduate school applications and anything else you're working on.

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