Program Eligibility
Postsecondary diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, or equivalent fields.
Applicants applying with a degree in science will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicant Selection
Candidates to the program are selected on the basis of academic achievement.
Individual applicants outside of the fields identified may be selected on the basis of postsecondary academic achievement and related work experience (as determined by the college).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
Domestic applicants
- Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
- Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A comprehensive (course-by-course) post-secondary credential assessment is required.
- Private career college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Sheridan programs.
International applicants
- Official postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, and credential must be submitted at the time of application. In case the transcripts/certificates are not in English, note that these documents must be accompanied by a notarized, official translation into English. Translated copies must also be accompanied by a copy of the original transcript.
- International applicants need to follow the international application process.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
Equivalent fields
Postsecondary programs eligible for admission include but are not limited to:
- Aviation Engineering Technician/Technology
- Aviation Fundamentals
- Aviation Maintenance Technician/Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
- Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology/ Computer/ Informatics/ Manufacturing/ Security/ Software Development)
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Power Systems)
- Big Data Analytics
- Biotechnology
- Building Automation System Operations
- Computer Engineering Technician/Technology
- Computer Foundations
- Computer Programming / Programmer
- Computer Programming and Analysis
- Computer Networking and Technical support
- Computer Repair and Maintenance
- Computer Systems Technician/Technology
- Digital Design - Game Design
- Electromechanical Engineering Technician/Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technician/Technology
- Embedded Systems Development
- Enterprise Database Management
- Industrial Automation
- Information Security Technician/Technology
- Information Technology Solutions
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician/Technology
- Internet Applications and Web Design
- Internet Communications Technician/Technology
- IT Innovation and Design
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician/Technology
- Manufacturing Management
- Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Design Technician/Technology
- Mechanical Techniques
- Photonics Engineering Technician/Technology
- Software Development
- Software Engineering Technician/Technology
- Software Systems Design, Development, Management
- Telecommunications Technician/Technology
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Wireless Telecommunications