Student Ratings

Revision of the BYU student-rating form began in the mid-'90s with recommendations from the campus self-study that BYU develop the ability to rate all courses every semester. Online student ratings were considered a possible way to provide this option.

A campus committee, consisting of faculty, students, and administrators, began development of the new rating form. Additional efforts built on the work of this committee, including a number of campus pilots and review of literature on teaching, learning, and student-ratings. Feedback was gathered from BYU students, faculty, and administrators.

After considerable research and effort by many at BYU, the online student rating system was ready for campus-wide implementation beginning Fall Semester 2002. For further information on the online rating system and its use this semester, follow the links below.

Student Ratings Schedule 2004-2005

Instructions for Accessing Reports

Instructions for Viewing Students' Names

Instructions for Deans and Department Chairs

Interpretation of Student Ratings Means

"Student Ratings: Myths vs. Research Evidence" (a new window will open)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Online Student-Rating Form  (a new window will open)

Online Student Ratings Sample Report (with mouseover explanations of headings)