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Executive Summary

The University/College Applicant Study (UCAS) is an annual survey conducted by the Academica Group that gathers insights about applicants to postsecondary institutions across Canada. Since the mid-2000s, the UCAS has collected and shared valuable information about the motivations and factors that influence students’ decisions related to postsecondary education. In 2023, ONCAT partnered with Academica to expand the survey’s consideration of student mobility and transfer experiences in Ontario. This partnership introduced new questions focused on students’ educational backgrounds, reasons for transferring, and overall expectations. In addition, it enabled Ontario institutions to participate in the survey at no cost.

The UCAS offers a broad view of how students make decisions about their postsecondary education. This report specifically focuses on the questions that were added by ONCAT — which explore student mobility and transfer experiences.