Transfers, Refunds, and Withdrawals

Find out how you can transfer or withdraw from a course, and what refund policies apply.

Transfers, Refunds, and Withdrawals

Transfers

On-Campus TRANSFERS
For Full-Term Courses (10 – 14 weeks)

You can transfer from one course to another by sending your request to the Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca before the 3rd scheduled class. As long as space is available in the new course, you can be transferred.

If there is a fee difference between the two courses, the difference will be calculated and you will be advised if you owe or are owed fees.

Note: This is stated as a general rule, however, the policy varies from course to course.



For Short Duration Courses, Workshops or Seminars

Similar to the Full-Term course transfer, you can transfer between short duration courses, workshops or seminars, but you must submit your request at least 24 hours before the start of the first session.

Withdrawals & Refunds

If you need to withdraw from a Continuing and Professional Studies course, please complete this form. If you don’t officially withdraw from your course, a grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course and reflects poorly on your transcript.

Officially withdrawing from an on campus course is slightly different than withdrawal from an online course. Please read below to know what to expect if you need to withdraw from a course in either environment.

For some courses, there are special withdrawal policies. Course-specific withdrawal policies are outlined in the course information.

Note: The policies listed below are for domestic students only. 

Material Fees and One Card fees: Material fees and One Card Fees are non-refundable if you withdraw on or after the day of the course.

If you need to withdraw from a course, please complete this form 

  NEW WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICIES   

On Campus/Virtual Withdrawal/Refund Policy for Courses that are 10 sessions or more

Time of Withdrawal

Academic Standing

Fee Refund

* Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

Before the 3rd scheduled class

 

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

*Full course refund

From the 3rd scheduled class to the ¾ point from the class start date

A “W” results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

After the ¾ point from the class start date

Grade earned will show on your transcript. Withdrawal not accepted.

No refund

No official withdrawal from the course

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course.

No refund

 

 On Campus /Virtual Withdrawal/Refund Policy for Courses that are 1-2 sessions

Time of Withdrawal

 Academic Standing

 Fee Refund

*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

24 hours prior to the class start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

 *Full course refund

On the first day of the class

 A "W" results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

 No refund

No official withdrawal from the class

 A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course.

 

No refund



On Campus /VirtualWithdrawal/Refund Policy for courses that are 3-9 sessions

Time of Withdrawal

Academic Standing

Fee Refund

*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

Before the 2nd scheduled class


Deletes any reference  in the student academic record

*Full course refund

From the 2nd scheduled class to the ¾ point from the class start date

A "W" results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

After the 3/4 point from the class  start date 

Grade earned will show on your transcript. Withdrawal not accepted.

No refund

No official withdrawal from the class

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course. 

No refund

 


SLATE/OntarioLearn Withdrawal / Refund Policy For Courses That Are Less Than 8 Weeks

Time of Withdrawal

 Academic Standing

 Fee Refund

 

 

*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

On or up to 7 days from the class start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record 

*Full course refund

On or up to the 1/4 point from the start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

No refund

After the 1/4 point and up to the 3/4 point from the start date

 A "W" results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

After the 3/4 point from the start date

 Grade earned will show on your transcript. Withdrawal not accepted

No refund

No official withdrawal from the course

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course.

No refund


SLATE/OntarioLearn Withdrawal / Refund Policy For Courses That Are 8 Weeks Or More

Time of Withdrawal

Academic Standing

Fee Refund

 


*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

On or up to 14 days from the class start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

*Full course refund

Between 15 to 69 days from the class start date

A “W” results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

On or after 70 days from the class start date

Grade earned will show on your transcript.

No refund

No official withdrawal from the course

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course.

No refund


Blended Course Withdrawal Policy for courses that are less than 7 weeks

Time of Withdrawal

Academic Standing

Fee Refund

*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

24 hours before the class start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

*Full course refund

On the start date or up to the ½ point from the class start date

A “W” results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

After the ½ point from the class start date

Grade earned will show on your transcript.

No refund

No official withdrawal from the class

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course.

No refund

Blended Course Withdrawal Policy for courses that are 7 weeks or more

Time of Withdrawal

Academic Standing

Fee Refund

*Material fees are non-refundable on or after the course start date

On or up to 14 days from the class start date

Deletes any reference in the student academic record

*Full course refund

15 days and up to the ¾ point from the course start date

A “W” results on the transcript. Withdrawal without academic penalty

No refund

After the ¾ point of the class start date

Grade earned will show on your transcript

No refund

No official withdrawal from the class 

A grade of 'NE' (credit not earned) will go on your transcript. NE indicates failure to attend, complete or properly withdraw from a course. 

No refund


Refund cheques are issued for cash, money order and debit card payments. Credit cards payments will be refunded to the credit card. Please allow four to six weeks for refund processing.

Please note, special refund policies applicable to certain programs are shown in the program or course information. In many cases, the withdrawal charge is higher and more notice is required.

Withdrawal due to personal medical reasons

If you are hospitalized or unable to finish the course due to medical reasons, you can submit medical documentation*, along with your written notice, to the Office of the Registrar and be evaluated for a partial refund. Under these circumstances, academic reference will be removed from your transcript. 

*Medical reasons or conditions for withdrawal must be documented by a medical professional. The documentation must receive final approval from Sheridan College. The application for a medical withdrawal must be received by Sheridan College within 5 days from the occurrence of the medical condition that prevented you from finishing the course. You must also state that it has not been possible for you to go to work in the claim period, and be prepared to submit verification documentation to that effect, if considered necessary.

Course Cancellations and Full Courses

If Sheridan cancels your course, you can transfer to another course or receive a full refund. Either way, you’ll be contacted by phone or email to make sure you know the course has been cancelled and to discuss your options.

Courses marked 'Full' do not have wait lists so register early to avoid disappointment.