The EvaluateUR Method

The EvaluateUR Method helps colleges evaluate programs and improve student outcomes by embedding evaluation into undergraduate experiences, including independent research, course-based research, professional internships, and collegiate competitions.

Learn about the Method

The EvaluateUR Method measures student learning by providing statistically reliable assessments of student growth in outcome categories, including disciplinary and employability skills. It also serves as a tool for students, helping them build academic self-awareness and become more effective learners.

Learn about the Method

Use the Method

There are four variants of the EvaluateUR Method available for use, each tailored to a specific undergraduate research setting or experience. Developed through NSF-funded projects, these variants are available by subscription or request.

For Independent Undergraduate Research

For Course-Based Undergraduate Research

For Collegiate Competition Experiences

For Professional Internship Experiences

NEW! Open-Access Variant for Students





EvaluateUR and its variants were developed with support from the NSF WIDER program #1347681 and NSF ATE program #1836033, #1932929, #1932940, and #2325397. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.