Campus Climate Survey 2027

Make your voice heard

In February 2027, students, faculty, staff and institute members will have an opportunity to help shape the future of 
CU Boulder by participating in the Campus Climate Survey.

 

Previous survey results

Survey opens February 1

Administered approximately every four years, the Campus Climate Survey provides valuable insight into the experiences, perspectives and needs of the campus community. The Campus Climate Survey gives students, faculty and staff a completely confidential opportunity to share honest feedback about life at CU Boulder. The information gathered helps university leaders identify strengths, understand challenges and guide actions that support campus environments where everyone can thrive.

Previously known as the Campus Culture Survey, the Campus Climate Survey is part of a University of Colorado systemwide initiative aimed at better understanding life across the university. The survey explores four key areas that contribute to the campus experience: safety; health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and mattering and belonging.

The survey is designed to gather actionable information about classroom, workplace and residential environments across campus. Results help inform planning, resource allocation and initiatives that support students, faculty and staff. By conducting the survey on a regular cycle, the university can track progress over time, better understand emerging needs and continue building on areas of success.

Staring February 1, please check your CU Boulder email account for your individualized survey link invitation coming from support@mail.gallup.com.

Partnering with Gallup

CU Boulder partnered with Gallup to administer the 2027 Campus Climate Survey because of its survey expertise, confidentiality protections and national benchmarking opportunities. Working with Gallup will help CU Boulder gather meaningful feedback while providing opportunities to understand our results within the broader higher education landscape.
Varsity Bridge and fall foliage reflecting onto Varsity Lake on the CU Boulder campus

FAQs

When will the survey be available?

The survey will be open from February 1-19, 2027. 

CU Boulder is conducting the survey to gather information that can guide planning, resource allocation and initiatives supporting students, faculty and staff. The results will help the university identify areas of strength, understand where improvements may be needed and inform meaningful action.
Gallup will send an invitation to your CU Boulder email address. The invitation will include information about how to access and complete the web-based survey.

The survey will explore four areas that contribute to the campus experience:

  • Safety
  • Health and well-being
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Mattering and belonging

Questions will focus on participants’ experiences and perspectives at CU Boulder.

Yes. Gallup will collect and analyze responses in ways designed to protect participants’ privacy. Individual responses will be combined into group-level results so students, faculty and staff can provide candid feedback.
CU Boulder plans to use aggregate results to inform action planning, resource allocation and initiatives that strengthen the student, faculty and staff experience. Areas of strength may also help identify effective practices that could be applied elsewhere across the university.