First Year Experience Sponsorship Package

FirstYearExperience SponsorshipPackage

About Sheridan

The journey of Sheridan College, founded in 1967, is nothing short of remarkable. From its humble beginnings as a local college with 400 students, it has grown into a distinguished postsecondary institution in Ontario Currently, Sheridan is educating approximately 23,116 full-time students and 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students across its three campuses in Oakville, Brampton, 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

DavisCampus Brampton

NewStudentOrientation:ThursdayAugust29,2024

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HazelMcCallionCampus

Mississauga

NewStudentOrientation:TuesdayAugust27,2024

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NewStudentOrientation:FridayAugust30,2024

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Followers: 44.1k

Engagements: 10,787

Reach: 189,123

Followers: 61k

Views: 3,846

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Followers: 196k

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Clicks: 1,083

Sheridan’s F Year Experie

At Sheridan, the first year experiences starts well before the first day of classes. We host virtual events and send tailored communications to help prepare students and get them excited to become a Sheridan Bruin!

The week before classes begin is where the fun really starts when we welcome all new students to 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 marketplaces to introduce or re-acquaint students with campus services, local organizations and businesses, 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 marketplaces with vendors to introduce students to community services and businesses. Each Marketplace event is targeted towards new students (but all our students are welcome to attend!).

First Term Marketplace Date September- TBD September- TBD September- TBD

Davis

HMC

Trafalgar

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

Next Steps

If you are ready to support Sheridan’s First Year Experience, email us at studentsuccess@sheridancollege.ca.

Deadlines

Friday July 26:

Deadline for signing an agreement for Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorships and Experience sponsorships related to orientation. Sponsor logo (colour and white) must be sent to studentsuccess@sheridancollege.ca.

Friday August 16:

Deadline for signing an agreement for Bronze sponsorships and Experience sponsorships related to the fall term marketplace Sponsor logo (colour and white) must be sent to studentsuccess@sheridancollege ca

Platinum Sponsor

$15,000 - 1 available per term

The Platinum Sponsor will be featured prominently throughout the New Student Orientation event at all three campuses, providing opportunities to connect with Sheridan’s new incoming students and sponsorship recognition among the broader community.

The Platinum Sponsor will receive category exclusivity and be eligible for the following:

Orientation Signage

Student Communications

Platinum Sponsor recognition on all event signage at the Orientation Marketplace and high-traffic areas.

Platinum Sponsor logo will be larger than other sponsor logos.

Platinum Sponsor recognition on Orientation promotional and marketing materials including:

Orientation website promotions, 3 direct email communication to students, Sheridan social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) Welcome video played in program orientation sessions.

Platinum Sponsor logo will be larger than other sponsor logos

Orientation Marketplace

Orientation Volunteer T-Shirts

Residence Welcome

Additional Table Vending

Additional Recognition

Premium booth location at all 3 campus orientations (August 27-30, 2024) Two 6’ tables provided. Sponsor to bring their own tent, tablecloth, etc.

Platinum Sponsor recognition on the back of orientation volunteer t-shirts.

Platinum Sponsor logo will be larger than other sponsor logos.

Platinum Sponsor will have the opportunity to provide promotional flyers and items for the First Year Experience team to distribute at a welcome event for residence students- 350 students at Davis and 822 students at Trafalgar

3 vending day opportunities on campus during the fall 2024 term at our fall marketplaces.

Platinum Sponsor will be provided a premium location

Listing in Sheridan donor recognition vehicles including the annual virtual donor wall.

Gold Sponsor

$10,000 - 2 available per term

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:

Orientation Signage

Student Communications

Gold Sponsor recognition on all event signage at the Orientation Marketplace and high-traffic areas.

Gold Sponsor logo will be larger than Silver, Bronze and Experience sponsor logos.

Gold Sponsor recognition on Orientation promotional and marketing materials including:

Orientation website promotions, 3 direct email communication to students, Sheridan social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) Welcome video played in program orientation sessions.

Gold Sponsor logo will be larger than Silver, Bronze and Experience sponsor logos.

Orientation Marketplace

Orientation Volunteer T-Shirts

Additional Table Vending

Additional Recognition

Booth location at all 3 campus orientations (August 27-30, 2024) One 6' table provided Sponsor to bring their own tent, tablecloth, etc

Gold Sponsor recognition on the back of orientation volunteer t-shirts.

Gold Sponsor logo will be larger than Silver, Bronze and Experience sponsor logos.

3 vending day opportunities on campus during the fall 2024 term at our fall marketplaces.

Gold Sponsor will be provided a premium location.

Listing in Sheridan donor recognition vehicles including the annual virtual donor wall

Silver Sponsor

$4,000 - 2 available per campus, per term

Silver Sponsors will be featured throughout the New Student Orientation event at the campus 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:

Orientation Signage

Student Communications

Silver Sponsor recognition on all event signage at on campus’s Orientation Marketplace and high-traffic areas.

Silver Sponsor logos will be larger than Individual Event sponsor logos.

Silver Sponsor recognition on Orientation promotional and marketing materials including:

Orientation website promotions, 3 direct email communication to students, Sheridan social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) Welcome video played in program orientation sessions.

Silver Sponsor logo will be larger than Bronze and Experience sponsor logos

Orientation Marketplace

Orientation Volunteer T-Shirts

Orientation Marketplace booth location at the campus of the sponsor’s choice One 6' table provided. Sponsor to bring their own tent, displays, etc.

Silver Sponsor recognition on the back of orientation volunteer t-shirts

Additional Table Vending 1 vending day opportunities on campus during the fall term at our fall marketplaces in September

Additional Recognition Listing in Sheridan donor recognition vehicles including the annual virtual donor wall

Bronze Sponsor

$1,000 - up to 10 available per campus, per term

The Bronze Sponsor will be featured at a fall term marketplace in September providing the opportunity to connect with Sheridan’s new incoming students and broader student community.

Bronze Sponsors will be eligible for the following:

Fall Term Marketplace

Additional Recognition

1 vending day opportunity at the campus of their choice fall marketplaces in September. One table provided. Sponsor to bring their own tent, displays, etc. Bronze Sponsor recognition on all event signage at the fall marketplace.

Listing in Sheridan donor recognition vehicles including the annual virtual donor wall

Experience Sponsor

You can help sponsor orientation or first term marketplace by providing an in-kind donation in the form of a raffle prize or event support.

Raffle prize examples: tablets, headphones, apparel, giftcards, event tickets

Event support examples: catering or food items, musician/band/DJ, games and activities, etc.

Experience Sponsors will be eligible for the following:

Event Recognition

Additional Recognition

Opportunity to provide a raffle prize or event support to 1 or more first year experience events including: Orientation

Fall term marketplaces

Experience Sponsor recognition on all event signage at the respective event(s).

Listing in Sheridan donor recognition vehicles including the annual virtual donor wall

Terms & Conditions

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