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Course Evaluations

Course evaluations provide students an opportunity to share feedback about their course experience at the end of each semester. These evaluations allow students to reflect on elements such as course organization, instructional engagement, and how the course contributed to their understanding of the subject.

Beginning Spring 2026, the University of Georgia will administer course evaluations through a centralized, campus-wide platform. The system provides a standardized approach for collecting end-of-course student experience feedback across courses.

APR 14 – 28  
Spring 2026 Course Evaluations Available for Students

12:01 AM – 11:59 PM

Course evaluations open two weeks prior to the last day of class and close on Reading Day.

MAY 12 Tuesday
Spring 2026 Course Evaluation Results Available for Instructors

12:01 AM

Instructors can access course evaluation results and reports the day after final grades are due.

Standardized Evaluations

Course evaluations include eight university-wide questions: five with fixed response options and three open-ended. Units may add additional questions beyond these.

8 standard university-wide questions

  1. The instructor clearly defined and explained the course objectives and expectations
  2. The instructor effectively engaged students in class.
  3. I have a deeper understanding of the subject matter as a result of this course
  4. The instructor was responsive to student inquiries in a timely manner
  5. What grade do you expect that you will earn in this course (A,B,C,D,F)
  6. What were the main strengths of this course (open-ended, optional)
  7. What suggestions do you have for improving the course (open-ended, optional)
  8. Do you have any additional comments (open-ended, optional)

+ up to 8 additional college/school questions

 

Course Evaluation Process

Course evaluations follow a structured, automated process. When evaluations open, students and instructors receive email notifications with instructions for participation. During the evaluation window, reminder emails are periodically sent to students. After the evaluation period ends, responses are compiled and results are made available to faculty.

April 14

Evaluations Open

Students and Faculty notified by email

Recurring

Reminder Notifications

Email reminders for completing evaluations

April 28

Evaluations Close

Course Evaluation period ends

May 12

Results Available

Evaluation results available to faculty

 

Streamlined Student Experience

Students will access and complete all evaluations in one central location.


Example Pols Evaluation

Meaningful Results for Instructors

Instructors will have access to their course section results and aggregate section results.

Insights for Departments, Colleges, and Schools

Departments, colleges, and schools can view both individual and aggregate course evaluation results, providing a comprehensive understanding of student feedback.

Example Department Head Results

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, course evaluations are fully confidential. Student identities are not revealed to instructors.

No. Students must complete course evaluations within the evaluation period.

Students submit a single evaluation per CRN, regardless of how many instructors are assigned. For courses with multiple instructors, instructor-specific questions are presented separately for each instructor.

Each instructor has access only to their own evaluation results.

The following types of courses are excluded from this requirement in order to protect student confidentiality and ensure fair and equitable evaluation of teaching:

  • Courses involving individual instruction, such as:
    • independent study
    • internships
    • practicums
    • thesis and dissertation supervision
  • Any course where the number enrolled is less than or equal to five.

Improvement and Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness Policy

College/school level questions are managed by each college/school’s designated course evaluation contact. These questions are submitted to the Office of the Registrar, where they are reviewed and added to the evaluation.

Access to course evaluation results is role-based:

  • Instructors can view their individual course evaluation results.
  • Department Heads can view results of all courses within their department.
  • Deans can view results of all courses belonging to departments within their college/school.

Contact

For questions or assistance, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 706-542-0294 or via email at [email protected].

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