The Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) Survey is one of two comprehensive surveys of graduate students administered at McGill. gradSERU is a powerful tool for doctoral students to let McGill know what’s working well – and not so well – in doctoral programs, labs, classrooms, and on campus.
gradSERU is not just any survey.
Led by a consortium of top North American research universities and based at the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the University of California, Berkeley, this well-established survey allows us to understand how individual doctoral programs compare to other programs at McGill and in the other research universities that participate.
Why take gradSERU?
McGill takes the results of this survey seriously. The University is committed to using the findings to improve the programs and initiatives we offer in support of doctoral student experience. The results from the 2024 gradSERU survey have already led to new initiatives that aim to:
- strengthen graduate supervision
- improve graduate funding
- support thriving program climates
- provide opportunities for professional development
You are encouraged to consult the results of the 2024 gradSERU survey, presented in an interactive dashboard.
To make meaningful changes that will improve your experience as a PhD student at McGill, we need to hear from you. Complete the survey by clicking on the individualized link sent to your McGill student email account!