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Census Email that Some Students Have Received

by Betsy Chapman

Some families have asked about a census survey their student received via email, asking if it is legitimate. This is a sub-survey run through the Census Bureau and it is a legitimate request, not phishing

The American Community Survey Group Quarters survey process (also known by the acronyms ACS GQ, ACS-GQ, or ACSGQ) collects data that help make sure that communities with residents in group housing [which includes residence halls] get a fair share of federal funds. Group housing facilities are randomly selected throughout the year depending on the size of your facility.

At Wake Forest, normally 1-2 buildings are selected a month, and then usually around 10 students within that building are selected as a random sample by the census.

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