Seven questions dealing with retirement needs and expectations were included in a comprehensive questionnaire distributed to a sample of University of Southern California faculty in the fall of 1973 to obtain preliminary information for developing a more detailed study. The response to these items suggests that although most faculty now expect to retire at the age of 65, as specified by current policy, a significant proportion would prefer to retire at an earlier age if their situation allowed for adequate income and continued professional involvement. (Author/LBH)