This report presents the findings of a research study conducted by Alvin Community College (ACC) as a subcontractor for Project FOLLOW-UP, which analyzed orientation and exit interview effects and their relationship to follow-up research on selected withdrawing and graduating students at ACC. Subjects of the study were 595 ACC students, 257 males and 338 females. Follow-up questionnaires were formulated using standard developmental techniques. Graduating and withdrawing students were exit interviewed by staff personnel and some received an orientation to future follow-up questionnaires. In addition, a sample of the study subjects received the treatment by telephone rather than in person. It was found that graduating and withdrawing students who were exit interviewed and oriented to future follow-up questionnaires were much more likely to subsequently respond to follow-up questionnaires than students receiving exit interviews and no orientation. It was recommended that exit interviews with orientation to future follow-up contact are worthwhile institutional investments and that questionnaire-type follow-up programs should be conducted to provide current feedback from nonreturning students. Such information can enhance student retention. Questionnaires, related materials, and a bibliography are appended. (JDS)