Register to receive email notification of IPEDS materials availability
Registered software providers will receive email notification of the availability
of new information useful in developing IPEDS reporting functions for postsecondary
institutions, as described below. Open to all who assist institutions in reporting
to IPEDS. Register now
to be included in these notifications.
| Item | Notes | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Changes | Posted to the Announcements & Alerts section of the IPEDS website when a request for clearance has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) | Late winter or early spring, for changes effective with the next data collection cycle |
| Approved Changes | Posted in the Data Provider Center | Once the proposed changes have been approved by OMB; a minimum of 90 days after request for clearance is sent to OMB |
| IPEDS Data Collection Calendar | Available from the Data Provider Center | Posted each spring for the next data collection cycle |
| Survey Materials | Survey materials include blank forms, instructions, import specifications, frequently asked questions, and edit specifications. These are available from the Data Provider Center | Posted in early August each year, on the day that keyholder registration opens, for ALL survey components |
| Glossary | Available from the Data Provider Center | Year round |
| Web Tutorial Training Materials | Step-by-step instructions for completing all IPEDS survey components are available as free web tutorials |
When Fall data collection opens in early September: IC Header, Institutional Characteristics,
Completions, 12-month Enrollment
When Winter data collection opens in early December: Human Resources When Spring data collection opens in early December: Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates, Student Financial Aid, Finance |
