Take a look at the impact made during the 2025–2026 academic year
SSU executive team
OSAP Petition & Provincial/ Federal Advocacy
Your SSU Student Executive team advocated for you at every level of government.
Brought 700+ signatures to Queen’s Park to oppose OSAP cuts.
Met with 26 government leaders to advocate for students needs.
Reached 300+ Students Through Financial Literacy Workshops.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, your Executive Team met with 9 city councillors, 9 MPPs, 6 MPs and 2 senators to advance student priorities (that’s 26 goverment leaders in one academic year!).
Your SSU Execs also received 700+ signatures of support to raise awareness about OSAP cuts across all three campuses. These signatures which were a part of an Ontario Student Voices campaign initiative were presented in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Sheridan College students brought the highest number of signatures across all OSV colleges!)
Your execs stopped by 20+ classrooms across all three campuses, both collaboratively and independently of the College, to introduce students to the Sheridan Student Union and build awareness around who we are, what we do and what SSU supports are available to students.
This year, we had our first Ramadan pop-up at Sheridan, welcomed all Sheridan students to join a DIY lantern-painting pop-ups across all three campuses. During the event, 100+ Arabian lanterns were distributed and we were able to create a space for cultural expression and community.
The Execs also attended HEQCO’s ReimaginEd Conference to explore Indigenous reconciliation, new learning models and workforce readiness and the future of education for Sheridan students.
Your Executive Team used the Student Experience Fee to fund the Free breakfast pop-ups. These helped students start their day with a free, warm breakfast across Sheridan’s campuses making it easier to access a meal without any added cost.
Your SSU Executive of EDI launched SSU’s first Latin American Art Contest, giving students the opportunity to submit artwork across three categories and earn cash prizes. For the winners, that money could help cover tuition and fees, groceries or everyday expenses. $3,200 in total were given away!
Your Executive team supported the off-campus Grocery tours and supplied students with Metro gift cards to help students purchase groceries and learn how to navigate food shopping.
With the hard work and support of the Vice President, Administration, a significant number of volunteers were recruited to support SSU initiatives and events.
SSU Events & Programming
Wellness Month 2026
In January 2026, SSU launched its first-ever Wellness Month, inviting students to explore different dimensions of well-being. From sound bowl meditations and comedy shows to our fan-favourite campus spa day, students enjoyed free self-care services, wellness resources, and interactive vendor experiences. The month encouraged students to connect, recharge, and prioritize their well-being during the winter semester.
Welcomed 1,150* residence students to Sheridan College
Hosted 12 off-campus experiences
Led 15 Health & Wellness Initiatives
The SSU Events & Programming Department continued its partnership with Sheridan Residence by delivering Wellness Orientation Sessions, promotional outreach initiatives, and engaging evening programs that helped foster connection, community, and a positive transition into student life. These initiatives reached approximately 1,150 residence students, including 800 students at Trafalgar Residence and 350 students at Davis Residence.
Through 12 off-campus events, the SSU Events & Programming Department enhanced student engagement, promoted well-being, and fostered community building. Programs such as family-friendly trips to Downey’s Farm, hikes at Mono Cliffs, and visits to the Distillery Winter Village provided opportunities for students to build connections, strengthen their sense of belonging, and engage with the broader community beyond campus. On-campus events such as the Family Holiday Celebration, Kids Halloween Party, and Easter Egg Hunt provided opportunities for families to engage with the Sheridan community.
Through 15 health and wellness initiatives, the SSU Events & Programming Department delivered a consistent calendar of programming, including Wellness Spa Days, Soup It Up, and outdoor hiking experiences. These initiatives promoted student well-being, encouraged peer connection, and provided students with meaningful opportunities to manage stress throughout the academic year.
Collaborated with Yoga Kawa to give Sheridan students over 12 Pawsitive Yoga Sessions- this year we welcomed kittens, puppies, and even baby goats!
Held a New Year Meditation & Vision Board Workshop, faciliated by Micah Nelson, that supported student well-being by providing a space for reflection, mindfulness, and goal setting. Students explored personal and academic aspirations, developed strategies for success, and strengthened their sense of purpose and self-awareness for the year ahead.
ssu Clubs
Growing with SSU Clubs
This year, we supported student-led club experiences and events and found new ways to help those ideas grow. From creating opportunities to learn new skills, explore passions, and build lasting connections, our clubs continued to make a difference across Sheridan and beyond. Behind every event, initiative, and new opportunity are student leaders who showed up, got creative, and made memorable experiences happen for their peers.
Supported 119 SSU Clubs across all three campuses.
Supported over 320 student-led club events
in 2025-2026.
Assisted 22 brand new student clubs launch across all three campuses.
Grew our Clubs Corner platform to more than 10,000 users in 2025–26, helping students learn about clubs, explore initiatives, and find ways to get involved across all three campuses.
Supported three major hackathons at Sheridan: Hackville (hosted by Hackville, Google Developers Group, PixelPerfect and Sheridan Swiftie Club), Sheridan Datathon (hosted by the Google Developers Club), and Bearhacks (hosted by the Computer Science Club). With SSU club grant funding, student-led tech communities created opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and connection among Sheridan and other postsecondary students.
Expanded our annual Clubs Conference with new workshops and connections to Sheridan departments, including Career Services, Student Care and Community Standards, and Health and Wellness, supporting club executives in their personal and professional growth.
Hired additional part-time students for the Clubs Coordinator positions to help clubs access the guidance, resources, and support they need throughout the year.
How Your Student Experience Fee Made an Impact
Your fees helped turn student ideas into real opportunities. From funding everyday club activities to supporting larger events, student leadership development, and campus-wide engagement, this investment helped students bring their communities to life.
GENERAL CLUB FUNDING
Helping Student Ideas Take Shape
General club funding helped active clubs purchase supplies and resources for meetings, events, and initiatives. This gave student clubs and execs more room to bring their ideas to life without having to cover every cost out of pocket.
CLUB GRANTS
Approximately $21,000 in Grant Support
Through our Student Experience Fee grant resources, SSU helped clubs deliver larger-scale initiatives and extend their impact within Sheridan and beyond.
CLUB FAIRS & CONFERENCE
Making It Easier to Find Your Community
Student fee funding helped bring club fairs to all three campuses, connecting students with new interests and communities. It also supported our annual Clubs Conference, where club executives built leadership skills, learned from campus partners, and developed tools to strengthen their clubs.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Connecting Students to Opportunities Beyond Campus
SSU supported clubs in building relationships with Sheridan departments and external organizations, including Google, MLH, Scotiabank, AWS, Enactus Canada, and Women in Animation. These connections can open doors to industry workshops, networking, sponsorships, and career development opportunities.
SSU Services
Giving Back: SSU Farmer’s Markets
From food affordability to financial and academic support, our SSU Services helped make student life a little more manageable last year. We introduced monthly Farmers Market, affordable grocery partnerships and connected students with practical resources to help ease the cost of living, support their education, and navigate everyday challenges.
Gave 65 boxes of fresh produce to Sheridan students!
Gifted 1500 FREE Student Price
(SPC) Cards
Supported 115 students through our Food First Program
Launched a Monthly Farmers Market to provide students with free, accessible food and help support students experiencing food insecurity.
Expanded the Dressed for Success Program – Partnered with our SSU Promotions and Engagement team to launch a thrift shop-style pop-up, giving students the opportunity to browse and take free community-donated and cleaned clothing from the Dressed for Success program! This created a more welcoming and engaging way for students to access professional and everyday clothing at no cost.
One of the partnerships that had the greatest impact was our collaboration with Odd Bunch, which allowed us to connect our advocacy around food affordability with a tangible resource for students. Through this partnership, students were able to access affordable produce and grocery options and reduce the financial burden of rising food costs. Our SSU Services team found practical ways to support students within their grocery budgets while still accessing fresh produce.
Our Services strengthened our ability to respond to a very real issue facing students—food affordability and the increasing cost of living—by working with a community partner to create a solution that directly benefited students.
We provided 657 students with free access to school supplies through SSU’s equipment loan program and FREE legal advice to 30 students during the 2025- 2026 academic year
We completed our 2025-2026 health and safety risk assessments for all three SSU locations, and finalized our submission of the 2026 Accessibility Compliance Report.
SSU SPACES
Marquee Renovation
After learning that The Marquee building was reaching the end of its lifespan, SSU began the renovation process with an opportunity to create a space shaped by student feedback. The Marquee kept it’s tradition as a place to eat, hang out, study but as also transformed into a place to have fun, connect and be inspired. With natural lighting, more charging stations, a variety of games, booths, we’ve seen just how Sheridan students have made this space their own! We are also proud to have reintroduced several student positions across our food and beverage venues.
Here are a few ways The Marquee renovation served students last year:
Over 1000 students passed through our Student Centre
for ZINE ZONE!
We showcased 8 Latin Heritage Month Creative Contest Expo Winners!
Introduced a new study space and food spot,
Palgong Tea!
