Student Experience of Teaching Surveys (SETS)

Student Experience of Teaching Surveys (SETS) are delivered quarterly for UCSC courses. These surveys give students an opportunity to share feedback about their experience in the course and experience with instructor(s) and/or TAs. SETS response data is used by instructors to inform their course design and instructional practices. SETS response data is also used to inform hiring, advancement, and promotion actions.
Access the Surveys (SETS)
Students and instructors can access the SETS through a confidential system called Blue by eXplorance. Login to access SETS
SETS Spring 2025 Calendar
Deadline to assign Teacher/TAs in Coursedog | Thursday, April 24 |
DIG opens for department staff | Tuesday, April 29 |
DIG closes for department staff | Thursday, May 8 |
Question Personalization opens for instructors | Friday, May 16 |
Question Personalization closes for instructors | Friday, May 23 |
Surveys open for students | Monday, May 26 |
Last day of instruction | Friday, June 6 |
Surveys close for students | Sunday, June 8 |
Grades due date | Tuesday, June 17 |
Reports available for instructors & departments | Monday, June 23 |
About SETS
WATCH "Let's Talk about SETS!" VIDEO
Support
Email sets@ucsc.edu for support.
Documentation
- SETS Knowledge Base Articles for Instructors
- SETS Knowledge Base Articles for Department Staff
- SETS Knowledge Base Articles for Students
Related Policy
- The UCSC Academic Senate Committee on Teaching (COT) determines the content of SETS Questionnaires.
- The UCSC Academic Senate Committee on Personnel (CAP) advises on the use of SETS response data related to personnel actions such as tenure and promotion.