Sheridan College Winter 2024 Orientation Tour Script
Start: 1st floor C-Wing
Introduction Your name, program, year/semester, and Your Personal Story. Cover Sheridan thesis and
outline that this is a general campus tour.
First floor atrium of our new C-Wing
• The HMC Student Centre, 70,000-sq-ft student and athletics expansion, is an investment
in our student life and enriches extracurricular and recreational offerings. It is also home
to the Sheridan Student Union, SSU in short. The SSU will host events in this area for all
students and it will also be open lounge space for students to eat, study, and meet with
friends!
• You will find SSU food services like Booster Juice, Station Kitchen and Station Express.
• We have green space outside of the C-wing, as you can see outside. This outdoor space
is available for students to separate themselves from their academics and get some nice
fresh air. There will be benches and seats available so students can lounge out here.
Proceed towards B-Wing 1st floor by Campus Security
Mention Campus Campus Security
Security as you walk Security at Sheridan is available 24/7. There is emergency access to Security through
past on your way to yellow intercom boxes and blue poles around the campus. The office also operates as a
B-Wing Lost and Found.
Creativity Commons
• The Creativity Commons is the heart of the B-Wing and connects to all levels through
the orange staircase. It is a social hub where students can grab a bite to eat, catch up
with friends or do some studying.
• Tim Horton’s and the Marketplace Food Court is located here.
Campus Store
Head towards the • You can find textbooks and supplies that are required for your program here.
exit to cross the • To save money, we also sell used textbooks at a reduced cost, or you can buy digital
street over to A- versions, or even rent textbooks depending on availability.
Wing • The bookstore also sells Sheridan branded clothing and accessories.
Visual Merchandising Arts Window Display
Students in the Visual Merchandising Arts program learn practical techniques by working on
display installations in these specially designed windows.
Cross the street and enter A-Wing 1st floor
A-Wing 1st floor Main Entrance to Library Learning Commons & Tutoring Centre
• This is the first floor of the Library and Learning Commons, the Tutoring Centre, which
provides learning spaces, tutoring services at no additional cost, English Conversation
practice, study skills and resources for all Sheridan students.
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A-Wing Cafeteria
• The A-wing Cafeteria offers convenience items such as Tim Horton’s Express, snacks and
sandwiches, halal options, and hot food. Students can use their Onecard to pay, as well
as debit/credit/cash.
• Microwaves are also available for students to use.
Quiet Prayer Room
• We have a dedicated quiet space for reflection and prayer. It is also equipped with a
footbath for those who require this for prayer.
Bike Hub
The Sheridan Bike Hub aims to increase cycling for transportation among our students,
faculty, and staff. The program is made up of two components:
➢ A Do-It-Yourself bike repair space (guided repairs or you can borrow tools available)
➢ Bike Rental program
Health Centre
• The Health Centre operates as your family doctor while you attend Sheridan. Visits are
appointment based but we can see walk-ins on occasion.
• First Aid, medication, diagnostic testing, and rest areas are available for students.
• Students will need to present their OneCard and Health Card or GuardMe Insurance (for
international students).
Service Hub
Stop here. Describe • Is a front-line/centralized point of contact for students to seek answers, support, and
the Service Hub. guidance throughout your Sheridan journey.
Then, we will head • You can find support with general questions, admissions, timetable and registration,
up the stairs. financial aid, student services and a starting referral point.
• You can briefly mention about the OneCard Office (yellow wall).
Take the stairs up to A-wing 2nd floor
Stop here to talk Centre for Student Success
about Centre for • This office is available to help current students achieve their personal and academic
Student Success and goals.
the Assessment • Centre for Student Success reception counter functions as a reception for all Student
Centre. Services such as Student Advisement, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Career
Services, Co-operative Education, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Student
Leadership and Engagement.
• The centre also provides services and supports for international students.
• Down the corridor you will find the Assessment Centre to take entrance exams,
language testing, students with IEP & make-up tests (there is a fee for missed tests).
Silent Study Room
• The silent study room is available to all students to focus, relax, or study.
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Library and Learning Services
Walk towards • You will find research assistance, quiet study spaces, group study spaces, desktop
Library and Learning computers (PCs and Macs), and library book collections. Most of our resources are
Services digital, which accounts for the small number of physical books you see in the stacks.
The Academic Integrity Office
• This office exists to remind students to make good, ethical choices in academic work.
Instructional Technology (IT) Service Desk
• ITS is available for students enrolled in our programs. Students can get assistance in
person for minor issues or can book an Appointment online to get more in-depth help.
• Check Mobile Computing recommendations ONLINE before purchasing a laptop or any
software as some of the software needed for your program may be available for free
once you pay your tuition.
Take back stairs up to A-wing 3rd floor.
ENTRANCE TO As we cross the bridge, you will see…
SKYWALK • City views and local amenities such as Square One Mall, the MiWay Bus Terminal, Go
EXTENSION BRIDGE Transit Station, and various restaurants and retail stores.
To your LEFT the Student & Employee Parking Lot
• Parking for employees and students is located at the Cineplex/IMAX ‘Theatre Lot’,
located at the corner of Rathburn Rd. W. and Living Arts Dr.
• You can purchase a parking pass online or inquire at our Parking Office (up ahead in the
tour). They offer permits by semester or academic year, as well as per use.
• At the Parking Office, you can also inquire about locker rentals.
Enter B-Wing 3rd floor.
INFORMAL B-Wing Introduction
GATHERING • This building is one of the most energy-efficient academic buildings in Canada. Only two
SPACE other academic buildings in Canada achieve lower energy consumption, which is now
Sheridan’s new standard for building construction.
• This building is also built to achieve LEED Silver certification.
• This wing features unique classrooms, labs, studios, and study spaces.
• No matter which program you choose or what we see on tour today, everyone who
studies at Sheridan benefits from our uplifting community, hands on approach, and
state of the art curriculum and learning spaces.
• Living Lab Concept: The ceiling is purposely left unfinished to expose the HVAC systems,
sprinklers, and electrical, to integrate instruction with practice.
Walk ahead along the corridor towards C-wing 3rd floor.
Enter C-wing. Sheridan Student Union (SSU) Offices
• The Sheridan Student Union is led by students like you and is dedicated to enriching
your Sheridan Life. Their mission is to create an exceptional student experience through
student focused programs, services, and advocacy.
• They provide services to students such as:
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o The Health and Dental Plan for domestic students
o Supporting Academic and non-academic Clubs
o On campus employment opportunities
Fitness Centre
Continue towards • The Fitness Centre is available to all full-time students and can be accessed using
Fitness Centre Sheridan OneCard. For part-time students, there is an additional membership fee.
• The Gymnasium features a double gym for basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer,
badminton, floorball, and other activities.
• Weight Room & studios – features two Olympic platforms, variety of free weights,
weight machines, and cable machines, multiple cardio machines which include
treadmills, stair masters, elliptical trainers, and recumbent bikes. Two fitness studio
spaces offer ideal areas to do yoga, stretch, foam roll, or take instructional activities like
spin class.
• The running track ABOVE features lots of natural lighting and views of the Mississauga
cityscape with two stretching areas that have HIIT and cardio machines, light weights,
swiss, bosu, and medicine balls.
Take the WHITE staircase down to C-Wing 2nd floor.
Stop by the stairs. Sheridan Student Union (SSU) – Club Rooms & Silent Study Room
• SSU supports all Clubs and Organizations on campus. Through the SSU, Clubs can book
meeting space at any Student Centre building. They can also help with events,
promotions and more!
• Silent study room is available to all students, giving you space to focus, relax, or study!
Take the WHITE staircase down to C-Wing 1st floor.
End of tour. Thank you for attending our campus tour!
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