We at the Peralta Colleges care about your success as a student. You are invited to participate in a survey to help us better understand the challenges students face while attending college and to learn more about how students overcome these challenges. Starting March 3, 2025, the 2025 Real College Student Basic Needs Survey is open to all California Community College students, including here at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. Your participation is your chance to directly influence the support you receive and make a real difference in your college experience.
Real Needs, Real Solutions
The survey is designed to gather crucial data about the real needs of our student population. Your honest feedback will help us understand your challenges regarding food security, housing stability, and access to essential student support services. We plan to use the information to drive tangible improvements and develop effective solutions that address student needs statewide and in our community. By sharing your experiences, you are helping to shape a more supportive and equitable learning environment for all Peralta students.
Win Big!
As an added incentive, all students who complete the survey will be entered into a statewide drawing to win one of twenty (20) $250 gift cards! And that’s not all – we have more gift cards available from each of the four Peralta Colleges for college-specific drawings. Your time and valuable input could result in a significant reward.
Easy and Confidential
We understand that your time is valuable. The survey will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You can access it online at your convenience. Rest assured that your responses are strictly confidential and completely anonymous. Our priority is your privacy, and we will not share your answers. The survey responses will be analyzed in aggregate to identify trends and inform policy decisions.
Help Your Community
By participating in the 2025 Real College Student Basic Needs Survey, you are advocating for yourself and contributing to a stronger and more supportive Peralta community. Your insights will help us create a more inclusive and equitable environment where all students can thrive. Together, we can build a college experience that truly meets the needs of every student. This survey is being administered by the Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (The RP Group) on behalf of California Community Colleges and the Peralta Community College District. The survey results will be used statewide and by individual colleges to better support students now and in the years to come.
We greatly appreciate your time in completing this survey and thank you for making the Peralta Colleges part of your educational journey. Take the survey here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8016434/RealCollegeCalifornia2024-25
Or use your smartphone to scan the QR code below:
For those who prefer, a version of the survey in Spanish can be found here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8016434/RealCollegeCalifornia2024-25Spanish
Thank you!
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor
And your Basic Needs Coordinators: