How to Apply
Your journey to a unique Sheridan education starts with applying. Not sure how to become a Sheridan student? Our six-step guide covers everything from selecting your program to accepting your offer.
Disclaimer
Information provided is for domestic students (Canadian Citizen, PR, landed immigrant or protected person).
International students should visit our International Centre website for more information on the application process.
Check out these 6 easy steps on how to apply to Sheridan now!
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1. Find program
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2. Check requirements
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3. Apply online
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4. Submit documents
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5. Track application
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6. Accept offer
Step 1: Find your program
RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!
We offer over 140 programs in a wide variety of fields and credentials, focused on meeting the needs of every student. You can choose a comprehensive four-year honours degree program — a degree that combines the theory and critical thinking of a university program with hands-on, applied learning. Or maybe you'd prefer a one-year post-graduate program, that’s great for students looking to build onto their current knowledge. Many of our programs offer the flexibility to be taken part-time, accelerated, virtually or as a hybrid.
Refer to the Choose your program page for more information.
Step 2: Check the admissions requirements
Admissions requirements vary depending on your program of interest. Please check your program page to ensure you meet the specific requirements outlined there.
Step 3: Apply online
IF YOU’RE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT
The ‘equal consideration’ date for the 2023-2024 academic year is February 1, 2023. However, colleges in Ontario can start sending offers of admission by as early as November 2022. We’ll accept your application after the equal consideration date, provided the program is still open, as indicated on the program page on sheridancollege.ca.
Additional important dates can be found at ontariocolleges.ca
4. Submit your documentation
IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL
Advise your guidance office that you’re applying to Sheridan. They’ll send a record of your grades (also known as transcripts) to ontariocolleges.ca at the appropriate times throughout the year.
5. Track your application
View outstanding requirements, deadlines and next steps through your Applicant Portal.
6. Accept your offer
FOR PROGRAMS STARTING FROM FALL 2023
May 1, 2023: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Log into your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer of admission, or you may lose your offer.
Offers made after May 1 will have a different confirmation deadline, which will be communicated to you by Sheridan with your offer.
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Mature student?
What is a “mature student”?
You are a mature student if you are at least 19 years old, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).
Missing requirements?
Don't worry - you have options!
Diploma/Certificate programs:
- Mature Student Testing
- Academic Upgrading
- Adult Learning Centre
- And more!
Degree programs:
We can accept two semesters of postsecondary education (i.e., foundation programs including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average. You can also obtain Grade 12 U/M courses through an Adult Learning Centre or other locations.
If you're not currently in high school
If you’re over 19 years of age before the start date of your program and don’t have a secondary school diploma or equivalent, Sheridan may require you to write a Mature Student Test and/or send any transcripts you may have to ontariocolleges.ca
Have any questions?
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Educated outside of Canada?
Credential evaluation
Send your comprehensive (course by course) assessment by either WES or ICAS Canada to ontariocolleges.ca
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International student?
What is an “international student”?
You are an international student if you are not a Canadian citizen and you do not have "permanent resident" status.
If you are an international student, you can apply directly to Sheridan using our international application portal — simply create a log-in and you’re on your way.
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Already graduated high school?
If you're not currently in high school
Arrange to have official copies of your high school transcripts sent to ontariocolleges.ca
If you have taken some postsecondary courses or completed a program
Arrange to have official copies of your postsecondary transcripts sent to ontariocolleges.ca. You may also be eligible for transfer credits. Refer to step 6 for more information.
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Applying for transfer credits
Apply for transfer credits
If you have already taken postsecondary education or have experience in the field of study, you may be eligible to get credit for Sheridan courses.
To find out what courses you might be able to apply towards your new program at Sheridan, check out our Credit Transfer Tool.
More information on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credits can be found under myPathways at the Office of the Registrar's website.