FirstYearExperience SponsorshipPackage
About Sheridan
The journey of Sheridan College, founded in 1967, is beginnings as a local college with 400 students, it ha institution in Ontario Currently, Sheridan is educatin 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students ac and Mississauga
Sheridan’s mission is clear to cultivate resourceful, highly skilled, and creative individuals and communities through cross-pollinated, active learning and the relentless incubation of new ideas This commitment has earned Sheridan recognition as an award-winning institution, attracting students not only from Canada but globally to its 140 programs, ranging from certificates and diplomas to degrees. The impact of Sheridan’s 215,000 alumni is significant, shaping the future across various fields such as arts, business, community service, health, technology, and skilled trades.
Sheridan proudly leads among GTA Colleges in graduation rates, a testament to its dedication to delivering a high-quality education.
Sheridan is actively shaping an equitable and inclusive community through partnerships with organizations like the Black North Initiative, Afro-Caribbean Business Network and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord. The institution’s dedication to sustainable development has been honored with a silver award of excellence from Colleges and Institutes Canada. Notably, Sheridan took the lead in crafting the Brampton Charter, aimed at enhancing the international student experience and making a lasting impact on the lives of international students who choose to study and stay in Brampton
Sheridan envisions a new era of higher learning one that combines teaching excellence, workforce connectivity, interdisciplinary creativity and innovation, personal development, academic integrity, and applied research. Guided by the distinctive “S-Sense,” Sheridan students undergo a postsecondary experience that amalgamates the best elements of college, university, and polytechnic education. Recognizing the need for cutting-edge knowledge, workforce preparedness, and selfsustaining optimism, Sheridan empowers its learners for success in an ever-changing, complex world.
In essence, a Sheridan education is unparalleled a holistic and transformative experience that equips students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the challenges of the modern world.
Our Campuses
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Our Community
Student Diversity
Sheridan’s community of over 40,000 students is vib student population is between the ages of 20-26, m businesses to reach their target audience. Check out some stats about our Fall 2024 class:
Student Communications
To prepare and welcome students, we send 12 emails to new students leading up to the first day of class. Three of the emails are specifically focused on orientation events and activities.
Our Online Community
Our First Year Experience social media presence is through Sheridan College social media accounts. We share updates about our events and activities through Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out the stats from our fall 2024 posts:
Followers: 44.1k
Sheridan’s First Year Experience
At Sheridan, the first year experiences starts well be and send tailored communications to prepare stude
The week before classes begin is where the fun real New Student Orientation! Our orientation events and activities are exciting, welcoming, and informative And it doesn’t stop there Throughout their first term we host events like our information fairs to introduce or re-acquaint students with campus services, local organizations, and more
New Student Orientation
This signature experience marks the official start of their college life and student journey at Sheridan! Students get to familiarize themselves with exceptional programs, services, and the dedicated staff committed to their success through:
Activities where they can connect with classmates, the community, and the institution
Key information so they are prepared for their first classes and student life
Information and skills they need to navigate campus and access supports
First Term Activities
During the first month of the term, we host a series of information fa community services and businesses. Each information fair event is ta (but all our students are welcome to attend!).
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fall 2025
By sponsoring our first year experience, you can connect with new students to:
Have an active presence on campus, Promote your brand or organization, Show support as they start a new educational journey.
Orientation Information Fair booth (New students)
Start of term Information Fair booth (All students)
Insert in the Orientation Information Fair bags (1 item)
In-kind donation
Logo recognition in orientation communications
1 booth at Davis and Trafalgar (2 total)
1 booth at Davis and Trafalgar (2 total)
1 booth at all 3 campuses (3 total)
1 booth at an event of the sponsor’s choice (1 total)
Written or video ad in orientation communications
See the corresponding pages for full details on sponsorship benefits.
Next Steps
If you are ready to support Sheridan’s First Year Experience, complete the application form
Application Form
Deadlines
Friday June 27: Deadline for signing an agreement
Friday July 18: Sponsor logo (jpg, png, or ai) must be submitted.
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
The Platinum Sponsor will be featured prominently throughout the New Student Orientation and Start of Term events, providing opportunities to connect with Sheridan’s new incoming students and sponsorship recognition among the broader community.
Platinum Sponsors will be eligible for the following:
Premium booth location at all Information Fairs (5 total). This includes: One 6’ tables and two chairs provided 10'x10' footprint
Orientation Information Fair booths (new students) & Start of Term Information booths (all students)
Insert in the Orientation Information Fair bags (1 item)
Logo recognition in orientation communications
Written or video ad in orientation communications
Access to electrical outlets available upon request; first come, first serve. Sponsor to bring their own power bar or extension cord Sponsor to bring their own tablecloths, shade tent, etc
Tentative dates for Orientation Information Fairs: Davis (Brampton) Campus Orientation on Thursday August 28 Trafalgar (Oakville) Campus Orientation on Friday August 29
Tentative dates for Start of Term Information Fairs: Davis (Brampton) Campus on Tuesday September 16 HMC (Mississauga) Campus on Wednesday September 17 Trafalgar (Oakville) Campus on Thursday September 18
Platinum Sponsor recognition on Information Fair signage Platinum Sponsor logo will be larger than other sponsor logos
Opportunity to provide one (1) item to be provided in each orientation information fair bag Up to 3,500 total
Possible items can include paper items (brochures, business cards, postcards, etc.), promotional items (such as pens, magnets, pins, etc ) or samples of product
Platinum Sponsor recognition on the orientation website (internal and external) and in orientation emails. Platinum Sponsor logo will be larger than other sponsor logos.
Opportunity to provide a written or video ad to be shared in one (1) orientation email to new students. Written ad can be up to 250 words and can be accompanied by an image. Video ads will be directly embedded into the email
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
Gold Sponsors will be featured throughout the New Student Orientation event, providing opportunities to connect with Sheridan’s new incoming students and sponsorship recognition among the broader community.
Gold Sponsors will be eligible for the following:
Booth location at both Orientation Information Fairs (2 total) This includes: One 6’ tables and two chairs provided 10'x10' footprint
Orientation Information Fair booths
Insert in the Orientation Information Fair bags (1 item)
Logo recognition in orientation communications
Access to electrical outlets available upon request; first come, first serve Sponsor to bring their own power bar or extension cord Sponsor to bring their own tablecloths, shade tent, etc
Tentative dates for Orientation Information Fairs: Davis (Brampton) Campus Orientation on Thursday August 28 Trafalgar (Oakville) Campus Orientation on Friday August 29
Gold Sponsor recognition on Information Fair signage Gold Sponsor logo will be larger than Silver, Bronze and Experience sponsor logos.
Opportunity to provide one (1) item to be provided in each orientation information fair bag Up to 3,500 total
Possible items can include paper items (brochures, business cards, postcards, etc ), promotional items (such as pens, magnets, pins, etc ) or samples of product
Gold Sponsor recognition on the orientation website (internal and external) and in orientation emails Gold Sponsor logo will be larger than Silver, Bronze, and Experience Sponsor logos.
Application Form
Silver Sponsor
$1,500
Silver Sponsors will be featured at the event of their choice, providing opportunities to connect with Sheridan’s new incoming students and sponsorship recognition among the broader community.
Silver Sponsors will eligible for the following:
Booth location at one Information Fair of the sponsor’s choice (1 total). This includes:
One 6’ tables and two chairs provided 10'x10' footprint
Access to electrical outlets available upon request; first come, first serve. Sponsor to bring their own power bar or extension cord Sponsor to bring their own tablecloths, shade tent, etc
Information Fair booth (1 event)
Insert in the Orientation Information Fair bags (1 item)
Logo recognition in orientation communications
Choice of 1 of the following events: :
Davis (Brampton) Campus Orientation Information Fair on Thursday August 28
Trafalgar (Oakville) Campus Orientation Information Fair on Friday August 29
Davis (Brampton) Start of Term Information Fair on Tuesday September 16
HMC (Mississauga) Start of Term Information Fair on Wednesday September 17
Trafalgar (Oakville) Start of Term Information Fair on Thursday September 18
Silver Sponsor recognition on Information Fair signage
Silver Sponsor logo will be larger than Bronze and Experience Sponsor logos.
Opportunity to provide one (1) item to be provided in each orientation information fair bag. Up to 3,500 total.
Possible items can include paper items (brochures, business cards, postcards, etc ), promotional items (such as pens, magnets, pins, etc ) or samples of product
Silver Sponsor recognition on the orientation website (internal and external) and in orientation emails Silver Sponsor logo will be larger than Bronze and Experience Sponsor logos.
Bronze Sponsor
$750
The Bronze Sponsor will be featured at the Orientation Information Fairs through materials in the bags provided to attendees.
Bronze Sponsors will be eligible for the following:
Insert in the Orientation Information Fair bags (1 item)
Logo recognition in orientation communications
Opportunity to provide one (1) item to be provided in each orientation information fair bag
Up to 3,500 total
Possible items can include paper items (brochures, business cards, postcards, etc.) or promotional items (such as pens, magnets, pins, etc )
Bronze Sponsor recognition on the orientation website (internal and external) and in orientation emails.
Bronze Sponsor logo will be larger than Experience Sponsor logos
Application Form
Experience Sponsor
You can help sponsor orientation or start of term activities by providing an in-kind donation in the form of prizes, event support items or services, and more.
Prize examples: tablets headphones apparel giftcards event tickets
Event support examples: catering or meals musician, band, or DJ games and activities
Experience Sponsors will be eligible for the following:
In-kind donation
Logo recognition in orientation communications
Opportunity to provide an in-kind donation
In-kind donations could include prize items, enhancements to the overall New Student Orientation event or provide students with an item for free.
Experience Sponsor recognition on the orientation website (internal and external) and in orientation emails
Terms & Conditions
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Sponsor applications are handled on a firstavailable.
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Sheridan College retains the rights to reject deemed inappropriate for the purposes of the first year experience.
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All sponsorship materials must be submitted within the deadline indicated on the timeline page of this document.
Sheridan College will not be liable for damage of loss to a sponsor’s properties through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause.
5 Sponsors attending events on campus will abide by all campus policies. Sponsors can interact with students within the event space and must refrain from soliciting in other areas of the campus.
Sponsors with a table/booth at an event must abide by event location restrictions and safety guidelines which may include using weights to hold down tents, ensuring cords do not present a tripping hazard, etc.
