Admission Requirements

Program-specific admission requirements

The admission requirements are different for each Sheridan program. Please find your program page on the website and make sure you meet the specific requirements outlined there. International applicants must meet the course equivalencies of the Canadian admission requirements.

English-language requirements

All Sheridan programs are taught in English. You’ll need strong English communication, listening, comprehension, reading and writing skills to be successful in your program of study. All applicants to Sheridan must demonstrate English-language proficiency.

Diversity

Sheridan’s success in internationalizing the experience of all students depends on bringing students from around the world to build friendships and learn together in a Canadian context. The dynamism of our learning community brings together people from more than 100 countries. Our admissions processes reflect our commitment to ensuring an international student community balanced with students from a diversity of world regions.

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Sheridan at a Glance

Founded in 1967, Sheridan is one of Ontario’s leading postsecondary institutions, attracting students from across Canada and around the world. Here, you’ll find some quick facts about Sheridan.

An environment of innovation and creativity inspires us all to explore new ways of thinking. Immersed in our vibrant, diverse campuses and rigorous programs, our students experience first-hand our commitment to practical, experiential learning. While this energy can’t be captured in a page, here — at a glance — are a few of the things that set Sheridan apart.

• 90 + programs across five Faculties:
  • Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD)
  • Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS)
  • Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST)
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS)
  • Pilon School of Business (PSB)
• 23degree programs
• 60 + programs include co-op or internship
• 2,500 + students are in co-op or internship work term each year
• 7,000 + companies have hired Sheridan co-op-internship

Campus locations

Sheridan has three campuses in three Ontario cities – Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville.

Davis Campus (Brampton)

Located in Brampton, Davis is our largest campus. An exciting, multicultural hub, it houses our applied health, community services, engineering and technology programs.

Maps & Directions

7899 McLaughlin Road

Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5H9

905-459-7533Get Directions on Google Maps

Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga)

Our Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) is home to the Pilon School of Business. Built to LEED gold standards, this campus is tucked right in the heart of Mississauga, Ontario – Canada’s sixth-largest city.

Maps & Directions

4180 Duke of York Boulevard

Mississauga, Ontario L5B 0G5

905-845-9430Get Directions on Google Maps

Trafalgar Campus (Oakville)

Located in the lakeside town of Oakville, Trafalgar Campus is home to our Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design, as well as a number of programs in science and technology and health and community studies.

Maps & Directions

1430 Trafalgar Road

Oakville, Ontario L6H 2L1

905-845-9430Get Directions on Google Maps

Leadership & Governing Bodies

Sheridan College is a publicly-funded institution overseen by a Board of Governors, consisting of both appointed and elected representatives. The day-to-day administration of the institution is led by the President and CEO, and an Executive Team.

Presidential search

The search is underway for Sheridan’s ninth President and Vice Chancellor.

Office of the President

Student success is at the heart of what we do. From comprehensive student services to dedicated faculty and hard-working staff, our mission is to ensure that our students graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors establishes appropriate governance and risk-management strategies to ensure Sheridan’s strategic objectives and outcomes are met, its assets are protected, and its long-term growth and sustainability are assured.

Office of the Provost & VP Academic

The Provost and Vice-President Academic provides support and leadership to the academic community at Sheridan.

Office of the Vice President, Administrative Services

The Office of the Vice President, Administrative Services supports Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure, Security and Risk Management, Ancillary Services and Procurement across all three of Sheridan’s campuses.

Interim President and Vice Chancellor, Office of the VP, Strategy, Global Engagement and General Counsel

The VP, Strategy, Global Engagement and General Counsel provides support and leadership to Advancement and Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Campus Safety and Security, Emergency Management, External Relations, Global Engagement and International Recruitment, Integrated Planning and Analysis, Legal, Privacy, Records and Information Management, and Sheridan’s Strategic Plan.

Office of Inclusive Communities

Fostering inclusion is truly a shared responsibility. We invite you to actively embed inclusion and equity into your spheres of influence at Sheridan and beyond. This is our shared vision – together, we will create a community where everyone is bringing their full potential and experiences, knowing their unique contributions are valued.

Student Union

The Sheridan Student Union (SSU) is an organized body that represents Sheridan students. It builds community through on-campus clubs, events, services, and networking activities.

Celebrating Sheridan’s history

Whether you’re a current student, alumnus, faculty member or staff, partner, supporter or community member, you’re an important part of Sheridan’s story.

A lasting impact

When Sheridan first opened its doors on September 18, 1967, no one knew that a small campus of 380 students, 32 teachers and 17 programs would have such a lasting impact.

Today, Sheridan is home to 23,000 full-time students (25% of whom come from outside of Canada), and offers more than 120 diploma, certificate, and bachelor degree programs in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology and the skilled trades.

If you’ve ever watched an animated film, attended a musical, had your child enrolled at a local child care centre, visited an athletic therapist or watched a Canadian television show, Sheridan has touched your life.

Celebrating 50 years

This documentary film celebrates Sheridan’s history and includes interviews from alumni, longtime employees and professors, past presidents and community and political leaders instrumental in Sheridan’s development.

Sheridan at 50 research project

Sheridan celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. As part of those celebrations, Sheridan engaged its students, staff, alumni and faculty to help co-create and explore the rich history of our college.

In a formal research project led by Dr. Peter Kikkert, Sheridan Professor of Public History and Dr. Christian Knudsen, Sheridan Professor of Cultural History, our community crowdsourced hundreds of photos, memories and memorabilia which were examined and incorporated into two legacy projects:

1. A traveling display of eight historical towers that documents Sheridan’s creation, development, successes, failures, capabilities, culture, and the societal forces that have shaped the institution over time.
2. A social documentary film exploring Sheridan’s history as told through first person interviews with alumni, employees, past presidents and politicians.

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International students

Tuition fees for international students (i.e., those who attend on a student visa) are $8,513 per term unless otherwise stipulated. Tuition fees for some postsecondary and Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs are set at a higher rate and vary according to the program. View more detailed fee information.

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International New Student Scholarships and Awards

Updated: October 17, 2025

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

Note:

• The ESL program is excluded.
• For Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 semesters, the entrance scholarship is awarded to Year 1, Semester 1 students only.

You will be notified of your exact scholarship amount with your Letter of Acceptance. These funds will be automatically added to your account. You must remain full-time in the semester for the instalment to be issued for that semester.

The International Entrance Scholarship does not require a separate application.

Sheridan Global Advantage Award

Unlock your future with a $2,000 advantage!

International students who accept an offer and apply for a study permit to a full-time program at Sheridan College before November 15, 2025 may receive a $2,000 Sheridan Global Advantage Award!

This is in addition to any scholarship included in your Letter of Acceptance.

This award does not require a separate application. A C$2,000 credit will be posted to your Account Summary 3-5 business days after you accept an offer for an eligible program and start date. This credit is applied towards your first semester fees, reducing the amount due by C$2,000.

Terms and conditions

To receive and retain the award, you must:

• Accept an offer to a full-time program at Sheridan College (not including the ESL program) before November 15, 2025. The offer must be for a program starting in Spring/Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2026.
• Pay the required fees as outlined in the Fee Estimate by the fee deadline indicated. Payment of full fees is required to access the course schedules.
• Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term. If you are receiving the Sheridan Global Advantage Award for a future term, it cannot be used to pay down your current or previous balance owing.
• Not receive a partial or full refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term.

If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.

The award is granted only once per student across the eligible start terms (Spring/Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring/Summer 2026).

The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the next semester.

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General questions regarding pathways and credit transfer

What is a pathway or program-to-program transfer?

Pathways are established routes students take within the postsecondary system that recognize previous learning and allow them to leverage their credentials when transferring from one program to another.

Students who have partially or fully completed a credential with the required GPA (where required) can move from one program to another program at Sheridan, or another postsecondary institution. Program-to-program transfers may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Certificate to Diploma
• Diploma to Diploma
• Diploma to Degree
• Degree to Post-Graduate Certificate
• Established transfer pathway or articulation agreement involving specific programs

What is credit transfer?

Credit transfer allows Sheridan students to apply previously-acquired learning credits or workplace experience towards their current program of study.

Here are the credit transfer options available:

• Advanced Standing (credit for credit): the review and granting of credit for a previously-completed course from an approved recognized postsecondary institution (an external institution or organization that is a recognized member of a provincial, national or international accrediting body).
  • Students that have completed postsecondary level courses from approved institutions may apply to have their courses transferred.
  • Advanced Standing transcript designation: AS
  • May apply with IB and AP courses

• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) (challenge based on experience): a process which uses a variety of tools to help learners reflect on, identify, articulate and demonstrate past learning which has been acquired through work experience, unrecognized training, independent study, volunteer activities and hobbies, and which is not recognized through formal transfer of credit mechanisms.
  • Students with related work experience may apply to challenge a credit.
  • Students must demonstrate their knowledge through at least one of the following methods as shown on the course outline:
    • Challenge Exam
    • Interview
    • Portfolio
  • A number grade or S grade is entered on the transcript.

• Sheridan to Sheridan credits (changing programs at Sheridan):
  • Students that change programs at Sheridan or start a new program where there is no specific pathway or articulation agreement may receive credit automatically (course equivalency) in their new program based on completed Sheridan courses. When this does not happen students may request a course substitution.
  • Course equivalency: a course that is considered equal in content as demonstrated through the learning outcomes to another course.
  • Course substitution: the granting of credits for previously-completed Sheridan courses with equivalent content.

• Block Transfers: designation used to identify a series of courses which have been used to satisfy a transfer agreement. This designation excludes the courses from the calculation of the GPA.
  • Diploma to diploma: a group of credits granted based on an agreement.
  • Degree completion: a group of credits granted based on an agreement.
  • General elective to breadth elective: transfer of elective credit(s) from certificate/diploma level to degree level (often included in diploma to degree pathways).

What documentation will I need?

If applying to Sheridan from another institution, you must declare all your previous institutions attended and request transcripts through your Ontario Colleges account. Students with international education will need to provide a WES Canada comprehensive evaluation to apply for Advanced Standing credits. For course-to-course transfers, official detailed course outlines will also be required at the time of application if courses have not previously been evaluated.

Still have questions or need help?

Connect with us virtually through the Service Hub Portal or at any on-campus Service Hub location.

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