The Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) was conducted for the first time at Ryerson in 2007, and again in 2010.  Initially developed for use in the United States, the survey has been adapted for Canadian use.  All Ontario universities that offer graduate programs participated in the survey.  Results allow one to assess Ryerson's progress in the provision of a high quality graduate experience.  Generally, graduate students’ assessments of their program and faculty have been very positive.

All graduate students at Ryerson were invited by email to participate in the online survey.  Over 800 students participated, yielding a response rate of 38 percent.  Among Ryerson's respondents, 675 students (84 percent) were enrolled in master's programs, and 130 students (16 percent) were enrolled in doctoral programs.

The report is divided into the following sections and most have charts illustrating the results of the survey:

• General satisfaction with the Ryerson graduate experience
• Assessment of faculty
• Assessment of academic program
• Assessment of academic and other support
• Professional skills development
• Dissertation advisors for doctoral students
• University resources and student life
• Publications and presentations
• Obstacles to academic progress
• Education financing
• Social life
• Profile of respondents