About the Survey
The Indiana College Substance Use Survey has been serving Indiana institutions of higher education since 2009. Funded by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), the survey collects data on the prevalence of substance use and other risk behaviors among Indiana college students. The survey was developed by the Indiana Collegiate Action Network (ICAN) and the Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC), with input from Indiana institutions of higher education and the Indiana State Epidemiology and Outcomes Workgroup. The survey assesses substance use and consequences, variables associated with use (availability, peer attitudes and norms, and age of first use), mental health, and gambling behaviors.
The on-line survey is administered in the spring of odd-numbered years. It is provided at no-cost to all Indiana institutions of higher education.
Purpose of the Survey
The Indiana College Substance Use Survey is intended to provide meaningful data at both the campus and state levels, to understand substance use problems and develop effective plans for reducing substance use by college students.
ICSUS and Strategic Prevention
Survey Questionnaire
The survey takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete.
2025 ICSUS survey questionnaire
Administering the Survey
- Each participating college sends an invitation email to the students they want to invite, providing the url to access the survey.
- Colleges should check with their Internal Review Board on required procedures for approval of administering the survey.
- Colleges can add an incentive (such as a chance to win a gift card) which will be added at the end of the survey.
- Tips for increasing response rate
- Survey Timeline