In order to receive an acceptance letter from Sheridan College, please refer to the following admission steps:

1.  In consultation with your Employment Consultant from an Employment Service Provider, determine the best program for you.  Please see our link  "Application Process" under "Second Career" for locations and contact information.

2.  Apply to this program through Ontario Colleges.  An application processing fee for each academic year applies which is payable to Ontario Colleges.  The fee allows you to apply for five programs/up to three programs may be for the same college.  Please be sure to specify that you are a Second Career applicant.  Choose the Agency Sponsored Second Career section beside the "If sponsored, name of Agency" question.  (see below)

3.  Send your transcripts via Ontario Colleges.

4.  The admission decision is determined once the requirements for the program are met.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

All programs at Sheridan require Grade 12 English or equivalent.  Some programs require Math and/or Chemistry and/or Biology.  Please check our website program pages for the requirements pertaining to your program.

PROVIDING PROOF OF REQUIREMENTS

Transcripts can be provided through Ontario Colleges if you attended a school in Ontario or another province.  If you do not have transcripts, you can be tested.  If you would like to be tested, please be sure to specify that you are applying as a mature student when applying through Ontario Colleges.  You will be sent a letter with the testing details from Sheridan.  The cost for mature student testing is $30.00.  Tests are graded within two weeks after written.  Results are accessible through your Access Sheridan account.  If you do not meet the requirements through the mature student test, you will be recommended to attend Academic Upgrading.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

International transcripts are not evaluated at Sheridan College.  International transcripts must be evaluated by one of the following organizations:  WES (World Education Service) or ICAS (International Credential Assessment Service of Canada) at Ontario Colleges.  Most applicants with evaluated transcripts are required to take the English Proficiency Assessment to meet the Sheridan English prerequisite.  The cost of this test is $40.00.  TOEFL or IELTS at a specific level may also be accepted.  Please review English Proficiency Assessment frequently asked questions.  If you do not meet the entrance requirements, we will recommend Academic Upgrading or ESL, which is offered at Sheridan.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please call the admission department at 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 2929 if you have questions regarding the admission process or your acceptance letter.