Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario’s leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 24,500 full-time and 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities – Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga.
An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan’s 175,000 alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and skilled trades.
Founding
Sheridan College was established in mid of 1967. The "School of Graphic Design" was located in Brampton, Ontario until 1970, when it moved to the new campus in Oakville, Ontario. The Brampton campus was a converted public high school that had previously been in condemned status until re-fitted for use by Sheridan College.
The school and area were subsequently replaced by residential homes. The new Oakville location was still under construction when classes began in the fall of 1970. The classes were held in a large open area under triangular skylights which allowed excellent lighting for the students.
The photography department used a well-equipped photo studio area and darkrooms for processing film and prints. That building has become merged with many other structures as the extensive expansion of the campus has occurred on an ongoing basis. The main courses taught that year were graphic design, fashion design, photography, and animation.
Creative Campus = inspired learning
Our Creative Campus empowers you with practical skills and problem-solving know-how, get you collaborating with a diverse range of students and professors ? and delivers a unique learning environment that inspires.
Purposeful programs that empower you
Our programs are purposeful in every way: outcomes, career-readiness, social responsibility, and life and work skills. Enjoy a wide range of programs and degree offerings ? including certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees. Flexible streams give you more choice to pursue your education, your way.
Great undergraduate teaching
Learn from professors with the industry expertise you expect, and a passion to teach that makes your education formative, informative, and stimulating. Small class sizes also offer you more face time with your professors.
Live a big student life
Be surrounded by enthusiastic students enjoying the diverse extra-curricular experiences at each campus, in our local communities, and throughout our GTA home.
Applied research for advanced knowledge
Our applied research approach means you work directly with instructors and industry partners on research projects that will advance your education and career. Gain practical, career-enhancing experience that keeps your education in tune with the latest in the field.
Centers of Excellence for forward-looking learning
Our seven Centres of Excellence are research hubs where students, industry, government, and faculty collaborate to advance knowledge and solve problems. They connect you to the future.
Graduates who are tops in employer satisfaction
Among colleges in the GTA, Sheridan takes top-spot in a survey of employer satisfaction of its graduates. Your Sheridan education will be recognized and respected by employers.
- As per the rankings released in 2018 by Research Infosource Inc., Sheridan College was honored under the top 5 research colleges in Canada in the list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges.
- A similar report also awarded Sheridan College under the top 5 in the categories of student researchers, research partnerships, income, and intensity.
- Sheridan College also continues to maintain its #1 rank in the completed research projects with a total of 180 projects.
