Your Life at Sheridan College!
Sheridan attracts motivated students who make things happen, both inside and outside the classroom. The College offers plenty of opportunities for extracurricular involvement and also provides you with a variety of student services to help make Sheridan College, and Ontario, your home.
Student Resources
International Centre:The International Centre is available to help you with anything from admission through to your arrival in Canada and all the way to graduation. Examples of their services include:
- Advice on selecting a career-oriented program, admission requirements and registration
- Assistance in answering questions regarding permits, extensions and immigration
- An orientation to help you become familiar with your new surroundings and with the Sheridan campuses
- Information about health insurance, on-campus employment, SIN (social insurance number) card
- Information and scholarships
- How to get help from or become a Peer Mentor
- Social activities are organized regularly - participation is optional
- Any other concerns you might have!
Career Counselling:
Sheridan has Career Counsellors available to meet with full-time
students regarding future career and education goals. Employment
Advisors are also available to assist you with locating
employment, writing resumes and cover letters, interview skills,
etc.
Student Advisement
Centre:
As you adjust to college life, the Student Advisement Centre is
your first point of contact for all of your Sheridan needs. The
Centre provides information, support, general advice and
appropriate referrals to other college areas. At the Centre, you
get accurate information to help you get through the school
year.
Tutoring and Study
Groups:
If you are experiencing difficulty in your courses and think you
may benefit from the help of a tutor, you can take advantage of
the Career Centre's FREE Math and
English tutoring, or get course specific tutoring for a minimal
cost. Students can also sign up for Peer Supported Learning
Groups (PSLG's) which are weekly review sessions for students
enrolled in historically difficult courses (ie. Accounting,
Java). PSLG's provide a chance for you
to get together with people in your class to compare notes,
discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the
subject, and to test yourselves before your professor does, so
that when he/she does, you'll be ready.
Financial
Assistance:
Sheridan offers students the Financial Aid and Awards Office to
answer any questions regarding financial aid or assist you in
exploring all available resources. Scholarships are offered and
can range from $500 to $5000.
To learn more about Sheridan's international scholarships,
click here!
Research and Writing
Skills:
Students who struggle with research skills and
citing/referencing can find help at Sheridan's Library. The
Library offers workshops as well as works one on one with
students to help teach you these skills. Through the Library you
also have access to numerous research databases.
Health and Counselling
Services:
Health services are available to students to provide professional
health care, lifestyle and health advice and referrals.
Counsellors are also available to help in resolving academic,
personal, social, emotional and health issues. Confidential and
free drop-in appointments are available.
Ways to Get Involved
Student Union:
The Student Union sponsors a range of events and services, including an online social network (The Wire), Orientation and the Foodbank, while representing student interests to the Sheridan administration. Students can apply to work or volunteer for the Student Union.
Intercollegiate Athletics:
Varsity sports at Sheridan College include: Men's and Women's Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball.
Volunteering and
Mentoring:
Students can drop by the Career Centre to find opportunities to
volunteer on or off campus, get involved in campus events and
participate in leadership activities designed to enhance your
skills and develop connections at the college.
Activity Clubs and
Associations:
On-campus clubs are a great way to meet other students who share
the same interests as you. Students can join current clubs or
even decide to start their own!
Recreation and
Fitness:
Staying fit and active can help to keep your focus in class as
well! Students at Sheridan can sign up for a free gym membership
or join one of many sports and fitness classes to stay healthy.
Reference: About Sheridan
