At the University of Washington, we value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives; strive to create welcoming and respectful learning, working and living environments; and promote access, opportunity and belonging.
To guide actions that improve the experiences and well-being of our students and employees, the UW conducted a University-wide climate survey on the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses (including UW Medicine), from April 22–May 30, 2025. This confidential survey offered an opportunity for students and employees to share their personal experiences at the UW. Feedback from approximately 9,000 respondents will be used to create more welcoming and supportive environments for everyone.
The results will also help shape our work to prevent and respond to sex-based and gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination as well as address discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin. The passage of Senate Bill 5227 (SB 5227) in June 2021 by the Washington State Legislature also requires that our state’s public higher education institutions conduct campus climate assessments at least once every five years.
This survey was facilitated by Institutional Assessment & Evaluation (IAE) (formerly the Office of Educational Assessment), in conjunction with a Campus Climate Working Group comprising 18 UW students, faculty and staff representing the UW campuses in Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma and UW Medicine.
What is a campus climate survey?
A campus climate survey is a tool to examine the full range of student, staff, faculty and other academic personnel experiences related to learning, working and living at the UW — experiences that shape whether you feel a sense of belonging and inclusion, and whether you’re able to thrive and succeed here.
Timeline
- Spring 2024–Winter 2025: Survey development
- April 22, 2025: Survey launched
- May 30, 2025: Survey closed
- Fall 2025: Results reported by UW Institutional Assessment & Evaluation (IAE)
- Winter 2026: Leadership response and action items identified