Academic Upgrading

Student Resources

Welcome to Your New Beginning

Current Students

Your Pathway to College or a Better Job

Welcome to Your New Beginning

Are you excited about your journey back to education? So are we! At Sheridan, we’re all about championing your success, whether you’re aiming for personal growth, a new career, or academic achievements. Consider this your roadmap for what lies ahead. We’re here to guide you, answer your questions, and support you every step of the way.

Meet Your Program Officer

Program Officers (PO) are available to assist you and support you as you progress through the Academic Upgrading program. Make an appointment if you would like to:

Make changes to your learner plan
Getassistance with navigating student support services
Get assistance with applying to post-secondary programs
Discuss post-secondary and career goals
Discuss challenges that may arise while attending the program (changes to your availability due to work or other responsibilities, needing help with course material, etc.)

To schedule an appointment please contact your assigned PO.

Your Resources FAQ

Sheridan Credentials

After registration, watch for your Sheridan ID and password in your email. If it’s missing after a few days, check your spam, then call (905) 459 – 7533, extension 5449. You’ll need these credentials for all Sheridan services.

You will also receive an initial password. This password is temporary, and you must change it. To change your password, follow the steps below:

From the Sheridan home page, click on Login, then Sheridan Central.
Enter your username and initial password. Click on ‘Login.’
At the top of the page, select ‘More tools’ and click ‘Change Password.’
Enter your initial password, followed by a new password, and then confirm. Click on ‘Submit.’

Sheridan Email

All the email correspondence you receive from Sheridan, or from Sheridan Continuing and Professional Studies (Academic Upgrading Program), will be sent to your Sheridan email account. To access your Sheridan email, follow the steps below:

From the Sheridan Central home page, click on Office 365.
Click the circles on the far left of the screen and select ‘Outlook.’
You are now logged into your Sheridan email account.

Forwarding Your Email

For your convenience you may also forward your Sheridan email to a personal email account. Follow these steps:
Click on the gear box in the right-hand corner and type the word “Forwarding” in the search bar.
Click on the “Forwarding” link.
Click ‘Enable Forwarding.’ Enter your personal email address and click ‘Save.’

For more information on Sheridan email go to: https://sheridancollege.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010620

Sheridan oneCard

The Sheridan oneCard is your essential ID and access tool on campus, also doubling as a payment card at selected outlets. Always carry it for access to library services, textbooks, and network printers. It’s key for a secure, convenient campus experience.

For more information on oneCard, including how to get your oneCard, how to validate it and how to use it for payment go to: https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/onecard

Assigned Timetables

With Assigned Timetables, students will be issued a timetable pre-populated with courses. To access your timetable do the following:

From the Sheridan Central main page select ‘myOTR.’
Select mySchedule
Click on Assigned Timetables
Click on myStudent Centre
Click on the Enroll link (under Academics)
Click on Weekly Calendar View – your schedule is date sensitive (e.g. fill in ‘Week as of: 01/08/2024’)

Sheridan Central

Sheridan Central is your gateway to accessing Sheridan information and services including myOTR, Office 365, Software Installation, Student Advisement Centre, Career Centre, Accessible Learning Services, Office of the Registrar and more!

For more information Sheridan Central go to: https://central.sheridancollege.ca/?check_logged_in=1

SLATE

SLATE, Sheridan’s Learning and Teaching Environment, is your go-to online portal for class info. Here, instructors share vital details like discussion topics, assignments, and quizzes. It’s crucial to check SLATE often for the latest updates and resources for your courses.

Here’s how to use SLATE:

Access SLATE via Sheridan Central, and log in with your Sheridan credentials.
Conduct a system check during your first SLATE login for device compatibility.
For a SLATE tutorial, select “SLATE Help” > “Student” under “New To SLATE?” and choose your topic.

For more information on SLATE go to: https://slate.sheridancollege.ca/d2l/login

Information Technology

If you require any technical assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk:

In Person:

HMC Mississauga campus: Room A202
Davis Brampton campus: Room B195
Trafalgar Oakville campus: Student learning commons, C-wing
Check the Website for hours of service: https://it.sheridancollege.ca/

Program Policies and Procedures

Program Expectations

Academic Policies and Procedures

Financial Assistance

Students enrolled in an Academic Upgrading course can apply for Financial Assistance, while funds are available. Students can apply for coverage of:

Public Transportation
Daycare

Milestones

Sheridan’s Academic Upgrading Program is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. Periodically during the Program, you will be asked to participate in Ministry-developed evaluations called Milestones (self-contained, short assessments that do not require any preparation.)

Attendance

All students are required to attend all their classes during the first week of each semester. Any students who do not attend during the first week and who do not report their absence to their instructor will be removed from the course.

Switching Classes

Changes to class schedules allowed in the first week only. Contact your Program Officer.

Absences

Inform your teacher via SLATE about any absences to keep up with classwork.

Accessible Learning Services

Accessible Learning (AL) is responsible for providing academic accommodation planning to students with disabilities to ensure barrier-free access to education. Accommodation planning and services are tailored to correspond with the disability-related needs of each student and are determined based on the documentation provided and program specific requirements.

We aim to create a learning environment that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. We work collaboratively with students to identify their strengths and empower them to realize their academic and personal potential.

For more information and the register with AL, contact:

Email askanadvisor@sheridancollege.ca
Call:
- Davis Campus: 905-459-7533, x5400
- Hazel McCallion Campus: 905-459-7533, x5400
- Trafalgar Road Campus: 905-845-9430, x5400

Peer Tutoring

Peer tutors offer one-on-one tutoring for courses other than those supported by the Learning Assistants in the Tutoring Centre or through Sheridan’s PAL program. Peer tutors are current Sheridan students that have been selected based on their grades and a faculty reference.

For more information: https://central.sheridancollege.ca/tutoring

Deferrals and No Shows

Students are only permitted to defer a semester one time. If you need to defer an additional semester, your program with Academic Upgrading will be closed, and you will have to reapply when ready and committed to participate.

A “no show” occurs when a student who registers for Academic Upgrading does not show up to their scheduled classes in the first week. At that time, students are removed from the program. A student is not permitted re-entry into Academic Upgrading if there are two semesters of “No Shows” on their file.

Withdrawal from the Academic Upgrading Program

If you are no longer able to attend classes and would like to withdraw from the Academic Upgrading program, follow the steps below:

Inform your Program Officer about your intent to leave the program.
Fill out an exit form, link will be sent via email.

You may be eligible to retake the course with us pending approval. Speak to your Program Officer.

Note: There is a last day to withdraw without academic penalty. If you withdraw after this date, the grade that you are left with will appear on your letter of standing. Please see Academic Calendar for the last day to drop without academic penalty for your term.

Completing the Program

When completing the program, the following tasks must be completed for grades to be released:

Finished all required courses and receive a final grade for each
Filled out an exit survey

After completing the Program

Upon completion of the Academic Upgrading program, you will be asked to fill out a 3-, 6-, and 12-months online survey that will be sent to your email. This survey allows the program to evaluate how useful/helpful the program was for you.

Assistance with Applying for a Full-Time College Program

Apply online through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS): www.ontariocolleges.ca

The application fee is $125 for up to 5 program choices.

For more information speak to a Program Officer or call OCAS directly at 1-888-892-2228