The following article describes programs used by universities and colleges to engage students; these programs include mentoring, learning communities, and first-year success courses and programs. We begin with a brief overview of student development theory, program descriptions and citations, and article summaries for key references. Next, we introduce prominent national surveys available to institutions that are interested in measuring student engagement (inside or outside formal programs). We conclude with additional references and recommendations for institutional researchers involved in program review and/or student outcomes assessment of student engagement programs. [For article 129 in the Spring 2013 issue of Professional Files, "A Comparison Study of Return Ratio-Based Academic Enrollment Forecasting Models. Professional File. Article 129, Spring 2013." see ED573085. For article 130 in the Spring 2013 issue of Professional Files, "Alternative Estimates of the Reliability of College Grade Point Averages. Professional File. Article 130, Spring 2013," see ED573086.]