Sheridan is a postsecondary institution in Ontario, founded in 1967, with three campuses and more than 100 programs.
Sheridan was founded in 1967 and has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions. It educates approximately 26,000 students every year on three campuses in Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga. Sheridan reports more than 240,000 alumni. Its education is purposefully designed to cultivate collaboration, problem solving, creativity and self-discovery.
Sheridan offers more than 100 programs across five faculties, including 28 degree programs. It is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in business, digital media and communications, performing arts, visual arts and design, applied computing and engineering sciences, and community service studies.
The Davis Campus in Brampton, at 7899 McLaughlin Road, is the largest campus and houses applied health, community services, engineering and technology programs. The Hazel McCallion Campus, at 4180 Duke of York Blvd., Mississauga, is home to the Pilon School of Business and was built to LEED gold standards. The Trafalgar Campus is at 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Residence is available at the Davis and Trafalgar campuses.
Sheridan has over 160 externally funded research projects in the 2024-2025 research figures. It lists five research centres, including the Centre for Applied AI, Centre for Elder Research, Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, and Screen Industries Research and Training Centre. In 2024, Sheridan was awarded Gold Winner of the Global Future Design Awards 2024 for the design of the Hazel McCallion Campus Student Centre.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents apply through the Ontario Colleges application, and international applicants have their own route. Sheridan students and recent graduates may apply through an internal application. Admission uses two decision models through Applicant Assessments, and some programs require Pre-Admission Testing.