The Council's mandate includes conducting research on student and credit mobility. Research allows Council and its partners to better understand student demand, patterns and demographics, and to ensure the effectiveness of the B.C. Transfer System in supporting student access and success.

British Columbia’s credit transfer system is highly diverse, reflecting the province’s varied post-secondary programs, and the flexible pathways by which students access them. Research projects are informed by outreach to, and feedback from Transfer System members and the broader post-secondary community, developed within Council’s standing committees, prioritized in BCCAT’s annual Work Plan, and approved by Council.

The Research Plan outlines current research and provides guidance for projects being considered for future years in each research area, and highlights examples of publications. For completed studies, search our Publications.