Sheridan College offers Diploma in General Arts and Science - University Profile, a diploma in Liberal Arts programme in Oakville, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,670 per year (CAD 4,713 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,713 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,670 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Build a strong foundation for a university degree.Program OverviewSet yourself up for successIn Sheridan's General Arts and Science diploma program, you'll build on your critical thinking and communication skills as you learn to conduct applied research in the arts and sciences. Learning in a creative and innovative classroom environment, you'll gain meaningful and practical learning experiences that will prepare you for further education. You'll graduate with the skills you need to succeed at the university degree level.Develop the skills and confidence you need to pursue your goals Our General Arts and Science diploma program gives you the opportunity to: Get comfortable in a postsecondary learning environment. Develop confidence and build strong academic, communication and research skills. Explore a variety of subjects and career paths. Define your academic, career and personal goals. Earn transfer credits that can be applied to university degrees. Why Sheridan?At Sheridan, you’ll enjoy: Small classes (maximum of 40 students). Exposure to six fields of study in your first year. Instructors who are highly qualified in their fields. Your own personal academic adviser. Join the School of Social and Life Sciences on social media: Sheridan_SSLS on Instagram Sheridan_SSLS on Twitter (X) SheridanSSLS on Facebook PGASU
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including English, Grade 12 at the ENG4C or ENG4U level. Applicants aged 19 or older who lack these prerequisites may apply as mature students; they may be required to complete assessment testing in English, math and/or science, or to take a preparatory course through Sheridan's Academic Upgrading program. Selection ranks the average of an applicant's six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses. Sheridan's institution-wide English proficiency requirement for certificate and diploma programs applies to applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 20 (a redesigned iBT scale applies from 2026), PTE Academic 58 with no section below 49, Duolingo English Test 105 with no subscore below 85, or CAEL 60 with no section below 50.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and offers can go out from 1 November 2026, with portfolio- and audition-based programmes deciding later in March; accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027. Winter and Spring/Summer 2027 entry use the same portal but Sheridan publishes no fixed equal-consideration date for them and reviews those on an ongoing basis. International applicants apply directly through Sheridan's own International Application Portal, not ontariocolleges.ca; the college publishes no fixed international deadline and admits on a rolling, space-permitting basis, so early application is advised for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
