Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) and
Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) Surveys

The Rutgers University Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) and Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) surveys are online surveys administered to all Rutgers students. The SERU survey was originally developed for the University of California System by the UC Berkeley Center for Studies in Higher Education. It is intended to act as an efficient environmental scan of the undergraduate student experience within research-intensive universities and ultimately to help facilitate campus improvements. The gradSERU survey reflects the importance of understanding and seeking improvements in graduate education in an era of increased global competition for talent. The original design was for doctoral students, but the survey has evolved to include master’s and professional program students.

Rutgers University has been invited to participate along with other research universities across the United States—such as the University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, the University of Virginia, and the University of Georgia—in the administration of SERU or gradSERU surveys on their respective campuses. Rutgers has partnered with the SERU consortium for numerous cycles in past years to survey undergraduate students, while the 2024 survey cycle represents an expanded effort to include the feedback of graduate students.

The SERU and gradSERU surveys are available to Rutgers University students on March 14, 2024 at the following URLs. 

SERU survey (undergraduate students): https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Mqjl1FASsmInky

gradSERU survey (graduate-level students): https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bheeTvpZzYJAgK

Log in with your Rutgers Student ID Number (RUID or A#) to access the survey.  The surveys are available until April 30, 2024.

Survey Eligibility

Students in the following categories are NOT eligible to take the SERU survey:

SERU Incentives

Multiple random drawings will be held throughout the data collection period. Prizes include:

Please email Rutgers-IR_Surveys@irap.rutgers.edu with any questions you have regarding the survey.

Interested in SERU results? Reports from previous administrations can be found here