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 CU Boulder experience. 

 

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 CU Boulder to impact positive change for future students.  

Survey topics: 

  • Communications received from CU Boulder
  • Move-in experience and satisfaction
  • Fall Welcome events and orientation to CU Boulder
  • Senses of mattering and belonging 

2025 Dashboard
2024 Dashboard

 

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. 

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 CU Boulder
  • Feedback on the student experience 

2025 Dashboard

 

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.  

Survey topics:

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

2024 Report
2024 Dashboard

 

Other Administered Surveys

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

2025 Transportation Survey Dashboard