Sheridan College

About Sheridan College

Sheridan College is a publicly funded member of Ontario's college system and is legally constituted as The Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. It uses Sheridan College as its current public-facing name. The institution opened in 1967 and now operates three campuses: Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Davis Campus in Brampton and Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga. Sheridan reports more than 100 programs across five faculties, including 28 degree programs. Its offerings span certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees. This breadth makes the credential distinction important: a prospective student should not assume that every program leads to a degree or that similarly named programs have the same length, admission standard or immigration implications. The academic portfolio covers creative arts and design, business, computing and engineering, health and community studies, humanities, social sciences and skilled trades. Sheridan's 2026–2027 viewbook also emphasizes applied and employer-connected education. It reports that more than 90 programs contain at least one form of work-integrated learning and that more than 2,500 students participate in a co-op or internship work term each year. These are institution-wide figures, not a promise that every student will receive a placement. Campus assignment matters to the student experience. Oakville's Trafalgar Campus is only one part of Sheridan, and programs may be based in Brampton or Mississauga instead. Applicants should check the current program page before using Oakville as the basis for housing, commuting or campus-life decisions.

Admission is program-specific. For Ontario secondary-school applicants, Sheridan generally requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with the senior-level credits specified by the selected program, including Grade 12 English at the level required for that program. Applicants from elsewhere in Canada use an equivalent provincial or territorial Grade 12 credential, while education completed outside Canada may require credential assessment. Mature applicants and applicants using alternate equivalencies follow separate provisions. Some programs are competitive and may require grades above the stated minimum. Portfolios, auditions, resumés or other supplemental materials can also apply. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, and conditional offers may require outstanding courses or documents to be completed by the date in the offer. For September 2026 entry, the official 2026–2027 viewbook set February 1, 2026 as the equal-consideration date. Applications after that date could still be considered where space remained, on a first-come, first-served basis. Canadian citizens and permanent residents apply through Ontario Colleges, while international applicants apply directly through Sheridan's international portal. Because that cycle is already underway, applicants should now check the live program page for availability rather than treating February 1 as an upcoming deadline. English proficiency is required where applicable. Sheridan accepts prior qualifying English-medium study, its English for Academic Purposes route or approved tests. Degree and graduate-certificate thresholds differ from certificate and diploma thresholds, and certain programs impose separate requirements. Applicants should use the current English-language page and their specific program page rather than the database's empty IELTS and TOEFL fields.

Sheridan's academic structure comprises the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design; Faculty of Applied Science and Technology; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; Pilon School of Business; and Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies. The 2026–2027 program material identifies fields such as animation, design, performing arts, computing, engineering, architectural technology, cybersecurity, skilled trades, business, nursing, diagnostic imaging, kinesiology, early childhood education and social service work. Availability, credential and campus vary by program. Credentials range from certificates and two- or three-year diplomas to graduate certificates and four-year bachelor's degrees. The official materials directly support bachelor's-level study but do not establish Sheridan as a master's- or doctoral-degree provider. Students comparing options should inspect the credential title rather than treating “postgraduate” or “graduate certificate” as a master's degree. Applied experience is a recurring feature, but its form is program-specific. Sheridan reports that more than 90 programs incorporate at least one kind of work-integrated learning and that more than 2,500 students enter a co-op or internship term each year. Some programs include co-op, internship, placement or employer-facing projects; others may not. Participation can also involve additional fees and program requirements. Curricula combine program-specific courses with either General Education Electives or Degree Breadth Electives, depending on the credential. Degree students may also complete one of Sheridan's Board Undergraduate Certificates through designated electives without adding courses. Prospective students should use the current program page to verify course sequence, accreditation where relevant, work-placement structure and whether delivery occurs at Trafalgar, Davis, Hazel McCallion or online.

Key Highlights

• Public Ontario college operating campuses in Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga
• Founded in 1967
• More than 100 programs across five faculties, including 28 degree programs
• Oakville's Trafalgar Campus is part of Sheridan College, not a separate institution

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed across three campuses rather than concentrated in Oakville. Sheridan's First Year Experience programming begins before classes and includes orientation, transition events and workshops. Peer Mentors are upper-year students who help newcomers identify campus resources, set goals and find ways to participate. The Sheridan Student Union represents students and organizes clubs, events, services and networking activities; the 2026–2027 viewbook reports more than 100 official clubs. Athletics and recreation provide organized programming and exercise facilities, while each campus has its own social spaces and activities. Support services include academic and transition assistance, accessible learning, health and wellness resources, and career-related programming. Exact services and operating hours should be checked for the student's assigned campus. On-campus housing is available at Trafalgar Campus in Oakville and Davis Campus in Brampton. Sheridan reports two Trafalgar residence buildings and one Davis residence; Hazel McCallion Campus has no residence of its own. The 2026–2027 viewbook lists September-to-April housing but labels its displayed rates as 2025–2026 figures subject to change, so those older amounts should not be treated as current 2026–2027 prices. First-year applicants who complete the residence process by March 31 receive priority, but housing remains subject to the residence application and acceptance conditions. Sheridan also provides off-campus housing-search guidance.

Location & Surroundings

Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus is at 1430 Trafalgar Road in Oakville, Ontario. Oakville lies west of Toronto within the Greater Toronto Area, giving students access to the region's cultural venues, employers and transportation network while placing them outside central Toronto. Travel time and convenience depend on the destination and transit schedule, so applicants should evaluate the actual commute rather than relying on the broad GTA label. The institution's other campuses are Davis Campus at 7899 McLaughlin Road in Brampton and Hazel McCallion Campus at 4180 Duke of York Boulevard in Mississauga. A student's program may be delivered at any of these locations. This is especially important for the database record: “Sheridan–Oakville” does not describe a separate institution or guarantee that a chosen program is taught in Oakville. Trafalgar has two on-campus residence buildings. Students assigned to other campuses should not assume that Oakville housing will be practical. Hazel McCallion students may apply for Davis residence and commute by public transit, while Sheridan also supports students searching for off-campus accommodation. Before committing, students should compare program location, housing availability, transit costs and any required travel for placements.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Sheridan publishes tuition by program, credential, residency status and study load. Its official fee page states that the displayed figures are estimates for full-time Year 1 students in the 2026–2027 academic year, in Canadian dollars, and subject to change. Because the searchable table is program-dependent, there is no responsible single institution-wide tuition figure. Domestic and international applicants should retrieve the amount for their exact program and include program fees and ancillary charges in their comparison. The published tuition display excludes some additional costs. Sheridan specifically notes extra co-op or internship fees, mandatory annual health and dental plan charges for full-time and part-time students, and tuition for courses taken beyond the normal load. Books, equipment, transportation and living expenses may also vary substantially by field and campus. Housing requires separate budgeting. Sheridan's 2026–2027 viewbook reproduces residence prices based on 2025–2026 rates and marks them subject to change, so those figures are not presented here as current. Students should obtain an updated residence quote and compare it with off-campus rent, food, utilities and commuting costs before accepting an offer. Career preparation includes advising, workshops and work-integrated learning. Sheridan reports more than 2,500 co-op or internship participants annually and more than 90 programs with at least one form of work-integrated learning. These figures indicate institutional scale, not guaranteed placement or employment. Applicants should examine whether their particular curriculum includes a mandatory or optional work term, what fees apply, and whether professional accreditation or licensing is needed for their intended occupation.