The Winter 2025 term will run:

14-week schedule duration

7A session duration

7B session duration

Winter Term 2025 Postsecondary

Jan. 6 - Apr. 17

Jan. 6 - Feb. 21

Mar. 3 - Apr. 17

Visit the myOTR Timetables page to determine if your program has an Assigned or Custom Schedule. Custom Schedules enable students to build and customize their schedule using Build My Schedule.

If you are unable to add, swap, or drop a course, you may be in a restricted program. Please view the Restrictions table below or check with your Program Coordinator to confirm.


Special Registration Request

If your program is restricted AND you are trying to add a course that you have previously dropped, you will need to fill out the Special Registration Request form.


Extra Credit Request

If you are taking extra credits for the Spring / Summer term, you will need to fill out the Extra Credit Request form.


If you do not have access to Build My Schedule, please follow the steps below.

  • Add
  • Swap
  • Drop

Who can add a course?

Postsecondary full-time and part-time students are able to add courses and may do so prior to their normal program progression.

Important: Students are also able to add courses ahead of their normal program progression. However, students are advised to keep to the recommended program path as outlined in their Academic Progress page.


How to add a course

1. Log in to myStudent Centre

Log in to myStudent Centre

2. Click on the Manage Classes tile in your dashboard

manage classes tile

3. Options to add classes

Classes can be added in three different ways: Class Search and Enroll, Browse Course Catalog or Enroll by My Requirements. Find these options in the left-hand sidebar

view my classes options

4. Click Class Search and Enroll

  • Select the term for which you want to add a course
  • term selection
  • Enter a keyword to locate the course then click the arrow to the right of the search bar. Note: Ensure there is a space between the subject and catalog number when searching (E.g. ATHL 30001)
  • search for classes
  • Search results will populate with the specified class
  • view search results
  • If you do not enter a complete subject and catalog number and multiple course results appear, you can use the filters on the left-hand sidebar to narrow down the results.
  • narrow search for classes
  • Click on the result of the class you wish to add
  • select class from search results
  • Review the results and select your preferred section
  • select a class option from search results
  • Proceed to Step 7

5. Click Browse Course Catalog

  • Enter a keyword to locate the course then click the arrow to the right of the search bar. Note: Ensure there is a space between the subject and catalog number when searching (E.g. ATHL 30001)
  • browse course catalog
  • Search results will populate with the specified class.
  • browse course catalog
  • If you do not enter a complete subject and catalog number and multiple course results appear, you can use the filters on the left-hand sidebar to narrow down the results
  • browse course catalog
  • Click on the result of the class you wish to add
  • browse course catalog
  • You will be brought to the Course Details page. To enroll, click View Classes in the top-right corner of the page
  • browse course catalog
  • Select the term for which you want to add a course
  • browse course catalog
  • Review the results and select your preferred section
  • search and enroll
  • Proceed to Step 7

6. Click Enroll by My Requirements

  • Your academic progress report will appear with a list of courses needed to satisfy your program requirements
  • Click on the semester you would like to add the course from (E.g. Semester One, Semester Two Elective, etc.)
  • enroll by my requirements
  • Select the course you would like to add.
  • select desired course
  • You will be brought to the Course Details page. To enroll, click View Classes in the top-right corner of the page
  • course information
  • Select the term for which you want to add a course
  • select the term
  • Review the results and select your preferred section
  • select your preferred section
  • Proceed to Step 7

7. Enroll in Class

  • Review the class selection and click Next to proceed
  • review class selection
  • Click Accept. If you have been granted a permission number to enroll in the class, enter it in the Permission Number box before clicking Accept.
  • review class preferences
  • You can either enroll or add the course to your Shopping Cart. Select your option and click Next
  • enroll or add to cart
  • Review the course information and click Submit to proceed
  • review and submit
  • Click Yes on the pop-up message to finish enrolling
  • confirm submission
  • If enrollment was successful, a checkmark will be displayed next to the course and a banner will appear at the top of the page confirming the course has been added to your schedule
  • succesful confirmation

8. Shopping Cart

  • To add a course to your shopping cart, select Add to Shopping Cart and click Next
  • add classes to shopping cart

How to Enroll via Shopping Cart

Select the Shopping Cart

In the left-hand sidebar, click Shopping Cart to view course(s) you have added to your Shopping Cart

shopping cart

Select the course(s) you wish to add and click Enroll

select courses

Click Yes on the pop-up message to finish enrolling

confirm submission

Swap confirmation

If enrollment was successful, a checkmark will be displayed next to the course and a banner will appear at the top of the page confirming the course has been added to your schedule

succesful submission confirmation

Additional Courses

All full-time, postsecondary students may take additional courses in conjunction with their regular curriculum at Sheridan, providing they meet course prerequisites and satisfy any co-requisites concurrently.

  • Students may take additional courses beyond their full course load, as long as there is space available. Additional fees will apply. Please note: If you are taking a course for a future term you will still be charged full-time fees that term.
  • Under exceptional circumstances, students may be approved by their Associate Dean to substitute a course within the same term with a course of equal credit value, as long as there is a space available and they do not exceed their full course load. The tuition fee will be waived. All other course fees will apply. Students must obtain approval for proposed course replacements or substitutions from the Associate Dean responsible for their program. In the case of General Education courses being replaced or substituted, approval by the Cross-College General Education Coordinator is required. Some Continuing Education courses may be exempt from this policy.
  • Students may replace courses for which they have been granted Advanced Standing or Prior Learning Assessment with courses of equal credit value, as long as space is available. These substitutions must be made within the same term; credit values/courses cannot be transferred to subsequent terms. It's the student’s responsibility to request substitutions for courses where Advanced Standing or Prior Learning Assessment have been granted. Additional fees may apply.

Search Add Restrictions by Program

Enter your program name or code to see if your program is restricted from adding or swapping courses.

Program Name Code Academic Level Notes
Advertising-Account Management PADAM 101
Advertising and Marketing Comm PADMK 101
Advertising/Marketing CommMgmt PAMCM 101
Advertising/Marketing CommMgmt PAMCM 301
Honours Bach of Illustration PBAAI 101
Business Analys & Process Mgmt PBAPM
Chem. Eng. Tech-Environmental PCETE
Chemical Eng. Technology PCETY
Chemical Laboratory Technician PCLTN
Creative Industries Management PCRIM
Early Childhood Education PECED 101
Environmental Science Tchn PENST
Electrical Engineering Technic PETEN 101
Electrical Techniques PETEQ 101
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 101
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 102
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 103
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 201
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 202
Human Resource Management PHRMC
International Business Mgmt PINBM
Marketing Management Coop PMKMC
Marketing Management PMKMT
Mech Tech - Tool and Die Maker PMTTD
Mechan. Technician Tool Making PMTTM
Professional Accounting Grad PPACG
Project Management PPRJM
Personal Support Worker PPSWK 101
Welding Techniques PWLDT
Welding and Fabrication Techni PWLFT
Business Analys & Process Mgmt PXAPM
Office Admin - Executive PXFAE
Marketing Management Coop PXKMC
Marketing Management PXKMT
Welding and Fabrication Techni PXLFT
Chemical Laboratory Technician PXLTN
International Business Mgmt PXNBM
Computer EngineeringTechnician PXPEN
Project Management PXRJM
Human Resource Management PXRMC
Mechan. Technician Tool Making PXTTM
Plumbing Technician PXUMN

Who can swap a course?

Postsecondary full-time and part-time students are able to swap courses.


How to swap a course

1. Log in to myStudent Centre

Log in to myStudent Centre

2. Click on the Manage Classes tile in your dashboard

manage classes tile

3. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Swap Classes

swap classes

4. In the first drop-down menu, click the class you want to swap

swap classes

5. Click Class Search or enter the preferred class number

In the second drop-down menu, click Class Search to select the class you want to take or enter the class number in the text field provided.

search classes

6. Click Search

search classes

7. The Search Classes page will load, returning all courses associated with your program

search classes results

8. Locate the course you would like to swap and select it

select a course

9. Review the course information page

The Course Information page will load, returning all class sections for the selected course

course information page

10. Once you have found your preferred section, select it and click Next

click next

11. Review Class Preferences

Click Accept. If you have been granted a permission number to enroll in the class, enter it in the Permission Number box before clicking Accept.

click accept

12. Review the course information and click Submit to proceed

click submit

13. Click Yes on the pop-up message to complete the swap

click yes

14. Swap confirmation

If your course swap was successful, a check mark will appear next to the course and a banner will be displayed at the top of the page confirming the course has been added to your schedule.

confirmation of succesful swap

Please visit the Electives page for more details.


Swap Restrictions

Students are not able to swap classes in all instances. Please note the following:

  • Students cannot add a class if there is a time conflict with another class
  • Each student is assigned an expected course load based on their current level in their program. Students are unable to exceed this course load using the online course add functionality

Search Swap Restrictions by Program

Enter your program name or code to see if your program is restricted from adding or swapping courses.

Program Name Code Academic Level Notes
Advertising-Account Management PADAM
Advertising and Marketing Comm PADMK 101
Advertising/Marketing CommMgmt PAMCM 101
Advertising/Marketing CommMgmt PAMCM 301
Honours Bach of Illustration PBAAI 101
Business Analys & Process Mgmt PBAPM
Chem. Eng. Tech-Environmental PCETE
Chemical Eng. Technology PCETY
Chemical Laboratory Technician PCLTN
Creative Industries Management PCRIM
Early Childhood Education PECED 101
Environmental Science Tchn PENST
Electrical Engineering Technic PETEN 101
Electrical Techniques PETEQ 101
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 101
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 102
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 103
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 201
English Language Studies (ESL) PGASE 202
Human Resource Management PHRMC
International Business Mgmt PINBM
Marketing Management Coop PMKMC
Marketing Management PMKMT
Professional Accounting Grad PPACG
Project Management PPRJM
Personal Support Worker PPSWK 101
Welding Techniques PWLDT
Welding and Fabrication Techni PWLFT
Business Analys & Process Mgmt PXAPM
Office Admin - Executive PXFAE
Marketing Management Coop PXKMC
Marketing Management PXKMT
Welding and Fabrication Techni PXLFT
Chemical Laboratory Technician PXLTN
International Business Mgmt PXNBM
Computer EngineeringTechnician PXPEN
Project Management PXRJM
Human Resource Management PXRMC
Mechan. Technician Tool Making PXTTM
Plumbing Technician PXUMN

Deadlines to Drop a Course or Withdraw from a program and be eligible for a partial refund:

Regular Session & Session A: September 16, 2024

Last Day to Drop a Course without academic penalty:

Regular Session: November 24, 2024
Session A: October 6, 2024
Session B: December 1, 2024


Please consider the following before dropping a course:

  • Course Fees:
    • If your status changes prior to September 16, 2024 from full-time to part-time, you may be eligible for a partial refund. Students that wish to take a previously dropped course will incur additional costs for doing so.
    • Fees to retake a course are considerably higher for international students. It is recommended that you email askanadvisor@sheridancollege.ca to determine the cost of adding the course in a future term before dropping the course.
  • Do you know when the course will be available again? Some courses at Sheridan are only offered during one term of the academic year. It may be necessary to wait a year before you can retake the course.
  • What are your options for retaking the course? If you are not sure, please meet with your advisor.
  • How will dropping a course (particularly pre-requisites) affect you for future courses?
  • How will dropping a course affect your graduation prospects?
  • Students looking to drop a co-requisite course must drop all components of that co-requisite
  • Students applying for Advanced Standing are advised not to drop courses until approval has been granted by the College
  • International students cannot drop from a full-time to part-time course load

If you are unsure of the financial or academic consequences of dropping a course, please contact us.


How to drop a course

1. Log in to myStudent Centre

Log in to myStudent Centre

2. Click on the Manage Classes tile in your dashboard

manage classes tile

3. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Drop Classes

drop classes

4. Select the class(es) you want to drop and click Next

select classes

5. Review the selected class to drop

Review the selected course(s) to confirm and click Drop Classes to proceed

review drop classes

6. Click Yes on the pop-up message to complete the drop

confirm drop

7. Drop confirmation

If the drop was successful, a checkmark will appear next to the course(s) and a banner will appear at the top of the page.

drop success