University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES)

Thank you to all students who participated in Spring 2024!

• See the many prize winners from drawings held during the 2024 survey.

How are survey findings used to improve student life?

1. The University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey allows students to give feedback that can be seen by faculty in each major and leaders throughout campus.  It is the only campus-wide student survey that provides comprehensive student feedback on the quality of academic experiences used in formal evaluation of academic majors.
2. Survey findings help key decisionmakers throughout campus to understand trends over time in students' experiences including the curriculum in each major, teaching practices, advising, campus programs, student services, and the campus climate for the expression of diverse ideas and experiences.  The survey has been run since 2006.
3. The survey is designed specifically for University of California students and helps provide cross-campus comparative data for UC Santa Cruz and other campuses.

How can faculty, staff, and student leaders share information about the survey?

• See the promotional materials that were available to promote the 2024 survey.

2024 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

The 2024 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey at UC Santa Cruz was open from April 2, 2024 to June 9, 2024.  23% of students enrolled in Winter 2024 participated in the survey.

• Questionnaire for the 2024 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Results: Early Findings from the 2024 UC Undergraduate Experience Survey (PDF)
• Results: Interactive data tables for UC Santa Cruz and other UC campuses, 2024 – results can be filtered by major name, student level, and student characteristics

2022 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

The 2022 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey at UC Santa Cruz was open from April 6, 2022 to July 1, 2022.  28% of students enrolled in Winter 2022 took the survey.

• Questionnaire for the 2022 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Results: Interactive data tables for UC Santa Cruz and other UC campuses, 2022
• Results: Interactive data tables on Advising for UC Santa Cruz, 2022
• Results: 2018-2022 Student Experiences in Academic Programs, by Department within Each Division
  • Arts Division report (PDF)
  • Baskin Engineering report (PDF)
  • Humanities Division report (PDF)
  • Physical and Biological Sciences report (PDF)
  • Social Sciences report (PDF)
• Results: Undergraduate Student Suggestions for Improving Advising, 2022 (PDF)
• Results: Experiences with the Climate for Diversity and Inclusion, 2022 (PDF)
• Results: Participation in Research and Creative Projects, 2022 (PDF)
• Results: Satisfaction with Library Resources and Skills Levels in Library Research, 2022 (PDF)
• Results: Financial Literacy Needs and Impact of Finances on Retention, 2022 (PDF)

2020 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

The 2020 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey at UC Santa Cruz was open from May 5, 2020 to August 8, 2020.  29% of students enrolled in Winter 2020 took the survey.

• Questionnaire for the 2020 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Results: Interactive data tables for UC Santa Cruz and other campuses, 2020
• Results: Interactive data tables about COVID-19 and Remote Learning, UC Santa Cruz and other UC campuses, 2020
• Results: UC Santa Cruz Student Experiences with Advising, 2020 (PDF)
• Results: UC Santa Cruz Student Experiences with the Climate for Diversity and Inclusion, 2020 (PDF)
• Results: UC Santa Cruz Student Participation in Research and Creative Projects, 2020 (PDF)

2018 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

The 2018 UC Undergraduate Experience Survey at UC Santa Cruz was open from April through July 2018.  39% of students enrolled in Winter and/or Spring 2018 took the survey.

• Questionnaire for the 2018 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Results:  Interactive data tables for UC Santa Cruz and other campuses, 2018

2016 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

• Questionnaire for the 2016 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Results: Interactive data tables for UC Santa Cruz and other campuses, 2016
• Results: UC Santa Cruz Student Participation in Research and Creative Projects, 2016 (PDF)

2014 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey Results

• Questionnaire for the 2014 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey
• Response Rate
• Satisfaction with Advising
  • Arts
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Physical and Biologicial Sciences
  • Social Sciences
• Academic Engagement
• Campus Climate
• Community and Civic Engagement
• Financial Concerns and Other Obstacles
• General Satisfaction and Belonging
• Research and Creative Experiences
• Time Allocation

Results from previous years 2008-2012 are available upon request.

Research Papers and Presentations based on the University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey

• Understanding Extracurricular Activities’ Impact on Employment Outcomes - Presented at California Association for Institutional Research, 2018
• Who Leaves UC Santa Cruz and When? Retention and Graduation among Freshmen Cohorts (2011)

Contact Information 

For more information about the University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey, please contact surveys@ucsc.edu.