First Year Experience
Your First Year Starts Here!
Welcome to Sheridan!
Starting college is exciting, but we know there's a lot to figure out. Explore New Student Orientation, discover helpful resources, and find opportunities to connect with other students throughout your first year.
New Student Orientation
Come meet us at New Student Orientation!
Meet other students, explore your campus, ask questions, and get ready for your first semester! Orientation is optional, but highly recommended.
Winter 2027 Orientation
Join us online, on campus, or both!
- Tuesday, January 5 – Virtual Orientation, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)
- Wednesday, January 6 – Hazel McCallion Campus, Mississauga
- Thursday, January 7 – Trafalgar Campus, Oakville
- Friday, January 8 – Davis Campus, Brampton
What to expect
Virtual Orientation – Join online workshops, hear from current students during our Ask a Bruin panel, and get answers to your questions. Open to all new students, including those studying fully online.
In-Person Orientation – Start with our First-Year Meet and Greet (10 a.m.–12 p.m.), featuring coffee, snacks, and an Ask a Bruin panel. From 12–7 p.m., enjoy campus tours, optional workshops, food, and Sheridan Student Union (SSU) activities.
View Winter 2027 Events and Register
Looking for campus schedules, workshop details, or FAQs? Visit our New Student Orientation page on Sheridan Central (Sheridan login required).
Questions or accommodation requests? Email orientation@sheridancollege.ca.
Together@Sheridan Peer Mentoring
Connect with someone who's been there!
Starting college comes with lots of new experiences, and sometimes it helps to hear from someone who's already been through it!
Together@Sheridan connects you with a trained upper-year Peer Mentor who can answer questions, share their experiences, and help you get familiar with student life at Sheridan.
Connect with a Peer Mentor (Sheridan login required).
Resources for Your First Year
More to Explore
Looking for tips on studying, managing your time, or adjusting to college life? Check out Sheridan's Well Series, a collection of self-paced learning resources to help you throughout your first year.
You can also explore our First Year Experience page on Sheridan Central (Sheridan login required) for more information, helpful resources, and links to Sheridan services.
Parents and Supporters
Supporting a New Sheridan Student?
Join our Parents and Supporters Orientation to learn more about Sheridan, explore the services available to students, and get practical tips for supporting someone through their first year.
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- 6–7 p.m. Eastern
- Online via Microsoft Teams
Register for Parents and Supporters Orientation
Partner with Sheridan's First Year Experience
Help us welcome new students to Sheridan!
We're always looking for opportunities to partner with businesses and community organizations through event sponsorships, prizes, giveaways, and other contributions.
Interested in supporting our first-year initiatives or exploring a partnership? We'd love to hear from you!
Email kayla.vatcher@sheridancollege.ca or ruth.yirgalem@sheridancollege.ca.
