The Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC) is a group of Canadian Universities that works together to survey students in order to gain a better understanding of the Canadian undergraduate student population. The surveys provide comparative information on student characteristics and experiences. Each survey targets a specific undergraduate sub-sample based on a three-year cycle that alternates between:
- first-year students
- middle years (Prior to 2013, all undergraduates)
- graduating-year students
The surveys establish a profile of undergraduate students and cover a range of topics, including:
- student demographics
- involvement in academic activities
- extra-curricular activities
- skill growth and development
- student satisfaction with their university
- education financing and debt
- future education and employment
Waterloo has participated in CUSC first-year and graduating student surveys only since 1998. The results of the 2010 to 2016 surveys are available below.
If you are interested in survey results, please send a request to IAP or contact Jana Carson, Senior Manager, Evaluation and Accountability