CCCSE offers two national surveys designed to help colleges better understand students’ experiences and use that insight to support improvement.
CCSSE 2027
Understand the broader community college student experience.
The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) focuses on how students experience learning, relationships, support, and institutional practices throughout their college journey.
CCSSE can help your college:
- Understand student engagement across the institution
- Identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Examine how students experience learning and support
- Use student voice to inform evidence-based decisions
Best fit for: Colleges looking for a broad view of student engagement and the overall student experience.
Visit the CCSSE Start Here page for administration details, what’s new for 2027, and registration information.
DESSE 2027
Understand the unique experiences of dual enrollment students.
The Dual Enrollment Survey of Student Engagement (DESSE) is designed specifically to help colleges understand how dual enrollment students experience college, including academics, advising, support, engagement, and connection.
DESSE can help your college:
- Hear directly from dual enrollment students
- Identify strengths, barriers, and opportunities
- Better understand advising, support, belonging, and academic experiences
- Use student voice to strengthen dual enrollment programs and partnerships
Best fit for: Colleges seeking dedicated insight into the experiences of their dual enrollment students.
Visit the DESSE Start Here page for administration details, 2027 options, and registration information.
Not Sure Which Survey Is Right for You?
If you want to understand the broader student experience across your college, start with CCSSE.
If you want to focus specifically on the dual enrollment student experience, start with DESSE.
Some colleges may find value in participating in both to build a more complete picture of the students they serve.