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Student Outcome Surveys



The BC Student Outcomes project collects outcomes information from former post-secondary students through several annual surveys. The surveys include questions related to the evaluation of education, further education and employment outcomes.


The Baccalaureate Graduate Survey (BGS) collects information from graduates of bachelor's degree programs at public post-secondary institutions. The BGS includes bachelor's degree graduates from research-intensive universities, teaching-intensive universities, community colleges and institutes.


The Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) survey collects information from former students of diploma, associate degree and certificate programs at BC’s public post-secondary institutions. This includes former students from teaching-intensive universities, community colleges and institutes.


The Apprenticeship Student Outcomes (APPSO) survey collects information from students who have completed apprenticeship programs at BC’s public and private post-secondary institutions, including teaching-intensive universities, community colleges and institutes, as well as private apprenticeship training providers.


The Developmental Student Outcomes (DEVSO) survey collects information from former upper-level Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students at public post-secondary institutions. This includes teaching-intensive universities, community colleges and institutes.