Student Campus Safety & Emergency Communications Assessment

Welcome to the Campus Safety and Student Support Survey. This survey asks about your experiences with campus safety, emergency communications, and student resources. Your responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate to help the university improve safety and support services. Participation is completely voluntary—you may skip any question or stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers; we are interested in your honest opinions. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

What is your current enrollment status?

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Not currently enrolled
• Prefer not to say

In the past 30 days, how often did you visit campus in person?

• Every day
• 3–4 days per week
• 1–2 days per week
• A few times
• Not at all

Overall, how safe do you feel on or near campus?

Which channels do you usually use to receive official campus updates? Select all that apply.

• University email
• SMS/text alerts
• Campus mobile app
• University website/portal
• Social media (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter)
• Digital signage/displays
• Faculty/staff announcements
• Peers/student groups
• Flyers/posters
• None of the above

Which of the following campus resources are you aware of, even if you have not used them? Select all that apply.

• Counseling/mental health services
• Student health services/clinic
• Safety escort or late-night ride program
• Food pantry/basic needs
• Academic advising/tutoring
• Financial aid/bursar office
• Career services
• Disability/access services
• Recreation/fitness facilities
• None of the above

What one change would most improve your sense of safety and support on campus?

What is your age?

• Under 18
• 18–20
• 21–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45+
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are confidential and will be used in aggregate to improve campus safety, communications, and student support services.

How safe do you feel in classrooms and academic buildings?

Overall, how effective are official campus communications at keeping you informed?

Which of the following campus resources have you personally used in the past 6 months? Select all that apply.

• Counseling/mental health services
• Student health services/clinic
• Safety escort or late-night ride program
• Food pantry/basic needs
• Academic advising/tutoring
• Financial aid/bursar office
• Career services
• Disability/access services
• Recreation/fitness facilities
• None of the above

Based on your survey responses, we'd like to explore your thoughts on campus safety and support in a bit more depth. Please share whatever comes to mind.

How do you describe your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Another description (please specify)
• Prefer not to say

How safe do you feel in outdoor walkways and open campus areas?

Which of the following, if any, have made it difficult for you to use campus resources? Select all that apply.

• I didn't know the resource existed
• Inconvenient location
• Hours didn't fit my schedule
• Long wait times or limited availability
• Cost or insurance concerns
• Privacy or stigma concerns
• Didn't think I needed it
• Had a negative past experience
• Other (please specify)
• Nothing has limited my use

What is your current student level?

• First-year
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Graduate/professional
• Certificate/Continuing education
• Other (please specify)
• Prefer not to say

How safe do you feel in parking lots, garages, or near transit stops?

How safe do you feel in residence halls or on-campus housing areas?

In the past 12 months, have you personally experienced or witnessed any of the following on or near campus? Select all that apply.

• Theft or property crime
• Harassment (verbal or online)
• Physical assault or threat
• Vandalism
• Unsafe driving or traffic incident
• Hate/bias incident
• Other (please specify)
• None of the above
• Prefer not to say

If you experienced or witnessed an incident, did you report it?

• I did not experience or witness an incident
• Yes, to campus police/security
• Yes, to a university office (e.g., Title IX, student conduct)
• Yes, I told a staff or faculty member
• No, I did not report it
• Prefer not to say