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Post-Graduation Success Surveys & Other Data Sources

 

In support of our CSUF Strategic Plan Fullerton Forward, and the CSU’s effort of establishing a new vision for student success, CSUF has launched a post-graduation success initiative designed to broadly expand and elevate our student success framework to not only focus on timely graduation but also foster students’ post-graduation success. A dedicated workgroup developed CSUF's own post-graduation success definition in partnership with the campus community, which led to our own post-graduation success alumni survey. Updates on this and other related initiatives can be found on this page. 

 

Post-Graduation Success Definition 
As defined by the CSUF campus community and the post-graduation success workgroup. 

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Learn more about the definition development. 

Post-graduation success at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) is defined as a holistic achievement that is reflected in students' professional advancement, personal growth, relational development, financial security, and emotional and physical wellness after graduation. It is a multi-dimensional construct that focuses on not only the career and professional advancement for our graduates, but also their personal fulfillment and their impact on the people and communities they interact with. Specifically, post-graduation success at CSUF encompasses the following major dimensions →

 

Major dimensions of Post-Graduation Success at CSUF:

 

Professional:

Employment

Graduates have gained knowledge and skills that lead to positive employment prospects and secure employment aligned with their fields of study, career aspirations, and personal interests. As they gain professional experiences and expertise, graduates experience job satisfaction, establish career stability, and achieve advancement opportunities.

Personal:

Growth & Leadership

Graduates engage in personal exploration and growth activities towards future goals. They pursue graduate/professional schools or other forms of continuing education to learn skills that support adaptability and readiness for evolving workforce needs, and also serve as leaders and role models for their professional and personal communities to foster collective growth.

Relational:

Relationship Building

Graduates build strong professional networks, nurture personal relationships, and solidify connections with the greater community (including the CSUF community) through active community service and civic engagement. These relationships strengthen their sense of belonging and provide continued support beyond graduation. 

Financial:

Financial Security

Graduates achieve financial stability and independence, experience financial growth and upward mobility, and establish housing security. They financially support themselves and their families.

Emotional/Physical:

Holistic Well-being

Graduates experience overall satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives, with a sense of confidence and the resilience to overcome challenges. They maintain excitement and drive towards future aspirations. They strive to sustain physical and mental wellness and live a meaningful life with purpose.

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Surveys

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CSUF Post-Graduation Success Alumni Survey

(findings forthcoming)

In 2025, CSUF campus community collectively developed a comprehensive, multi-dimensional definition of post-graduation success. This definition helped frame the development of the CSUF Post-Graduation Success Alumni Survey, which was launched in Spring 2026.

 

Other Relevant Surveys

(forthcoming)

In addition to CSUF’s Post-Graduation Success Alumni Survey, CSUF is engaged in other surveys that provide insights into our students’ and graduates’ career readiness and post-graduation outcomes. 

 

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External Data Sources

 

     

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Requests for Data & Analyses

Please use the link below to request data or analyses. For questions, please contact OIEP at 657-278-2593 or [email protected].

Data Request