Student Surveys

Student surveys are a vital way the Student Life Assessment, Insights & Research team listens to Buffs and learns directly from their experiences. Through thoughtful survey design and campus‑wide collaboration, we gather insights that help departments understand student needs, measure the impact of programs and services and guide data‑informed improvements that strengthen the overall С»ÆÊé Boulder experience.Ìý

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Fall Welcome Student Survey

The Fall Welcome Survey is administered annually to all first-year and transfer students who are new to the University of Colorado Boulder. The purpose of the Fall Welcome Survey is to learn about student experiences transitioning to С»ÆÊé Boulder to impact positive change for future students.ÌýÌý

Survey topics:Ìý

  • Communications received from С»ÆÊé Boulder
  • Move-in experience and satisfaction
  • Fall Welcome events and orientation to С»ÆÊé Boulder
  • Senses of mattering and belongingÌý


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Undergraduate Student Experience Survey

The Undergraduate Student Experience Survey is administered annually to undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder. The purpose of the survey is to learn about student experiences throughout the academic year.Ìý

Survey topics:

  • Involvement on campus
  • Awareness and use of campus resources
  • Relationships with campus community
  • Academic and interpersonal obstacles
  • Knowledge and skill development
  • Professional experiences
  • Senses of mattering and belonging
  • Residential experience
  • Satisfaction with dining and communication
  • Likelihood to return to С»ÆÊé Boulder
  • Feedback on the student experienceÌý

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Basic Needs Survey

The Basic Needs Survey is administered bi-annually to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder. The purpose of the survey is to learn about basic needs insecurity.ÌýÌý

Survey topics:

  • Housing insecurity and homelessness
  • Food insecurity
  • Other basic needs insecurity
  • Academic success
  • Campus resource usageÌýÌý

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Other Administered Surveys

AIR also supports other surveys impacting the student experience. Learn more about these surveys.Ìý