Sheridan College vs Seneca College (Newnham Campus)

Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 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 210,000+ alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and the skilled trades.

Seneca is expanding and enhancing our campuses in Toronto, York Region and Peterborough.

• King Campus: Located on 282 hectares of woods, lake and fields in York Region, King Campus is about 40 minutes north of Toronto. The new Magna Hall building has added 200,000 square feet of academic, student and athletic space to King Campus.
• Newnham Campus: One of Canada’s largest college campuses, Newnham Campus, is located at Finch Avenue and the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404 in Toronto. The new Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) will open later this year and will feature classrooms, labs and more.
• Seneca York Campus : Located on the grounds of York University, Seneca@York Campus is near the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Keele Street in Toronto. The recently opened York University subway station is located in the heart of the campus.
• Markham Campus : Located where highways 7 and 404 meet, Markham Campus is in the heart of York Region’s business district.
• Peterborough Aviation Campus: Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology students study at this world-class aviation campus for years two, three and four.

The SSU is an organized body that represents Sheridan students. It builds community through on-campus clubs, events, services, and networking activities.

Sheridan Athletics & Recreation provides high-quality recreational programming and leading-edge exercise facilities.

Sheridan's Well Series prepares you for each step on your academic journey, from pre-arrival readiness, through the key transitions in your studies, and building your experience as you launch your career.

• A Sandbox is a free tool for students where they can learn about and produce digital media. The Sandbox provides tools, instructions, and tutorials. The initiative helps students learn how to produce many types of digital media, including podcasts, infographics, and films.
• The Newnham Library has a variety of study areas available. It has the tools and resources necessary to cater to your personal and academic needs.

• The vast digital content library is equipped with Search databases, books, periodicals, journals, newspapers, and other sources. With your Seneca login, everything is remotely accessible every day of the week, 24 hours a day.
• There are designated areas for independent study or group collaboration on the Newnham Campus. Additionally, all domains have modern, well-equipped labs.
•  The College provides resources for international students, including free airport pickup, help to find housing, counseling, academic advisors, free English assistance, peer tutoring, and an international student club.
• Additionally, there are social lounges where students can play games and engage in other social activities, as well as shared kitchens, laundry rooms, and group study rooms.

Some of the names of the notable alumni of Sheridan College are: 

• Kireet Khurana - Indian filmmaker
• Vera Brosgol - Cartoonist
• Alan Barillaro - Director
• Bryce Hallett - Animator

Seneca College's vast global alumni network has several well-known figures in numerous professions. Some notable graduates include Marc Caira, the former president and chief executive officer of Tim Hortons Inc., and Hon Alvin Curling, a former member of the Legislative Assembly, speaker, and ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Armand La Barge, the retired chief of the York Regional Police. Vivienne Poy, the senator, and Philip Sparks, the fashion designer. In addition to traditional parish settings, these alumni work in various other contexts, such as healthcare, institutions, social organizations, research positions, atheist employment, and many more.