Welcome Survey (Orientation 2022-2023)

Welcome Vanguards!

Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) would like to ensure that its' new students get off to a great start.

VGCC is committed to student success. We ask that you complete our short survey to confirm that you have the necessary tools to be successful. Additionally, we ask you to identify resources and support services needed to help you be successful. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey.

Thank you,

Office of Admissions and VGCC Student Learning & Success Center

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* 1. I attended New Student Orientation at:

Main Campus- Henderson

Franklin Campus- Louisburg

South Campus- Butner

Warren Campus- Warrenton

Online

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* 2. I have used my:

	Yes	No	I need more help
Vanguard ID	Vanguard ID Yes	Vanguard ID No	Vanguard ID I need more help
Vanguard Password	Vanguard Password Yes	Vanguard Password No	Vanguard Password I need more help

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* 3. I have:

	Yes	No	I need more help	N/A
submitted my high school transcript to VGCC.	submitted my high school transcript to VGCC. Yes	submitted my high school transcript to VGCC. No	submitted my high school transcript to VGCC. I need more help	submitted my high school transcript to VGCC. N/A
submitted my college transcript(s) to VGCC (if I have taken college courses at another college).	submitted my college transcript(s) to VGCC (if I have taken college courses at another college). Yes	submitted my college transcript(s) to VGCC (if I have taken college courses at another college). No	submitted my college transcript(s) to VGCC (if I have taken college courses at another college). I need more help	submitted my college transcript(s) to VGCC (if I have taken college courses at another college). N/A
applied for Federal Financial Aid.	applied for Federal Financial Aid. Yes	applied for Federal Financial Aid. No	applied for Federal Financial Aid. I need more help	applied for Federal Financial Aid. N/A
applied for VGCC Scholarships.	applied for VGCC Scholarships. Yes	applied for VGCC Scholarships. No	applied for VGCC Scholarships. I need more help	applied for VGCC Scholarships. N/A
accessed my VGCC email.	accessed my VGCC email. Yes	accessed my VGCC email. No	accessed my VGCC email. I need more help	accessed my VGCC email. N/A

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* 4. How helpful was the New Student Orientation to you?

Very helpful, please explain below:

Somewhat helpful, please explain below:

Not helpful, please explain below:

Please explain:

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* 5. What is your age group?

16 years or younger

17-24 years

25-30 years

31-50 years

51 years & over

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* 6. Prior to enrolling as a student, I was introduced to VGCC by the following (check all that apply):

A VGCC representative who came to my school

A VGCC representative at a festival, career fair, etc.

My high school counselor, teacher or principal

My parents or other family

Friends, neighbors, or other influences in my life

VGCC publications mailed to my house (ARCHES)

Newspaper advertising

Radio advertising

Television advertising

Web notices (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

None (I found VGCC on my own)

Other, please list:

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* 7. I am certain about my career goals?

Yes

I need help with career exploration

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* 8. Are you the first in your family to attend college?

Yes

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* 9. At some point, do you want to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

Yes

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* 10. Are the people closest to you ready to provide you with the support you need to be successful in your studies?

Yes

No, please explain:

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* 11. I have reliable transportation.

Yes

No, please explain:

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* 12. I have access to a computer and high-speed internet where I live, anytime I need it.

Yes

No, please explain:

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* 13. I understand how to navigate online classes including reading syllabus, submitting assignments, discussion boards, and replying to classmates' posts.

Yes

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

No, I need support with online classes. Please list the support needed:

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* 14. How do you plan to pay for college? (check all that apply)

Out of pocket

Financial Aid (Grants, Scholarship, and/or Vanguarantee)

Loans

Other, please list:

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* 15. Do you have any concerns about enrolling in college courses?

Yes, please list:

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* 16. Please select all support services you plan to utilize. (Check all that apply):

Tutoring Services

Accessibility Services (formerly Disability Services)

Career Services

Financial Aid Services

Open Lab Services (computer lab usage) - due to slow or no home internet access

Library Services

Other, please list:

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* 17. How many hours of week do you work?

Currently not working

Up to 10 hours

11-20 hours

21-30 hours

More than 30 hours

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* 18. Are you interested in free personal and/or family counseling services?

Yes, I am interested in Personal Counseling

Yes, I am interested in Family Counseling

Yes, I am interested in both Personal and Family Counseling

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* 19. In the past 12 months, did you experience the following (please check all that apply)?

Not pay or under pay my rent or mortgage

Evicted from my home

Not pay the full amount of a gas, oil, or electricity bill

Borrow money from friends or family to help pay bills

Have an account default or go into collection

Move in with other people, even for a little while, because of financial problems

I left my household because I felt unsafe

None of the above

I prefer not to respond

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* 20. In the past 12 months, I received assistance from the following programs, (please check all that apply).

SNAP (food stamps)

WIC (nutritional assistance for pregnant women and children)

TANF (public cash assistance; formerly called ADC or ADFC)

SSI (supplemental security income)

SSDI (social security disability income)

Medicaid or public health insurance

Childcare financial assistance

Unemployment compensation/insurance

Utility assistance (ex: helping paying for heat or water)

Housing assistance

Transportation assistance

None of the above

I prefer not to respond

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* 21. In the last 30 days, either I or someone in my household went hungry, skipped meals, or didn't have enough food because there was not enough money to buy food.

Does not apply to me

Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

I prefer not to respond

Welcome Survey (Orientation 2022-2023)

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* 1. I attended New Student Orientation at:

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* 2. I have used my:

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* 3. I have:

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* 4. How helpful was the New Student Orientation to you?

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* 5. What is your age group?

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* 6. Prior to enrolling as a student, I was introduced to VGCC by the following (check all that apply):

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* 7. I am certain about my career goals?

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* 8. Are you the first in your family to attend college?

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* 9. At some point, do you want to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

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* 10. Are the people closest to you ready to provide you with the support you need to be successful in your studies?

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* 11. I have reliable transportation.

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* 12. I have access to a computer and high-speed internet where I live, anytime I need it.

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* 13. I understand how to navigate online classes including reading syllabus, submitting assignments, discussion boards, and replying to classmates' posts.

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* 14. How do you plan to pay for college? (check all that apply)

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* 15. Do you have any concerns about enrolling in college courses?

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* 16. Please select all support services you plan to utilize. (Check all that apply):

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* 17. How many hours of week do you work?

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* 18. Are you interested in free personal and/or family counseling services?

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* 19. In the past 12 months, did you experience the following (please check all that apply)?

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* 20. In the past 12 months, I received assistance from the following programs, (please check all that apply).

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* 21. In the last 30 days, either I or someone in my household went hungry, skipped meals, or didn't have enough food because there was not enough money to buy food.

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* 22. I prefer to receive information about VGCC events by (check all that apply):