This pilot study on (n = 126) information technology (IT) students’ perceptions of group work was conducted at a state university in the southeastern United States. The study modified a pre-existing validated survey, focusing on factors contributing to perceptions of student group work. A systematic random sample of undergraduate IT students (868) were surveyed 42 questions, with six addressing demographics and 36 using a Likert scale to gauge perceptions. The findings suggest that IT students generally prefer not working in groups or teams, with 53.1% of respondents expressing negative attitudes toward group work. Additionally, students did not perceive group work as beneficial for mastering course objectives or achieving benefits towards achieving higher course grades. However, a slight majority (34.4%) agreed that group work is socially rewarding. The study’s results align with prior research, highlighting common criticisms of group projects, including unequal workload distribution and grade inflation for underperforming students. The study concludes that while group work is not valued for academic purposes, it may provide social benefits, particularly for more introverted students.