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.
Survey results
Current students, faculty, and staff can view the results of the survey for each campus and UW Medicine. In keeping with RCW 28B.10.145, campus-level reports are also available to the public at the link referenced above.
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.
To guide actions that improve the experiences and well-being of our students, faculty and staff, the UW conducted a University-wide climate survey on the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses and at UW Medicine, April 22 through May 30, 2025. This confidential survey offered an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share their personal experiences at the UW. Feedback from over 11,000 respondents will help us improve the climate on our campuses and individual units.
The Climate Survey Working Group (CSWG) was charged with conducting the University of Washington’s climate survey. Made up of 18 members representing all three campuses, the CSWG was responsible for guiding the survey, including determining the questions that were asked.
The UW Institutional Assessment & Evaluation (IAE) developed and administered the survey in partnership with the CSWG. The working group updated the University community and UW leadership regularly about its progress.”
After administration of the survey, the CSWG was retired, and the newly charged Campus Climate Implementation Committee was charged with the next phase of the project. Their work will include helping communicate and socialize information about the climate survey results and helping identify recommendations and action items. The committee’s focus is on supporting the UW in learning from the survey results and recommending efforts to improve the climate for students, faculty and staff based on the findings.
Survey process timeline
- Spring 2024–Winter 2025: Survey development
- April 22, 2025–May 30, 2025: Survey administered
- Winter 2026: Results reported by Institutional Assessment & Evaluation (IAE)
- Spring 2026: Leadership response and action items identified