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Please note that Sheridan is closed for the holidays starting Monday, December 22 and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. For a full list of student resources available during the closure, please visit Sheridan Central. If you are a new student starting in January, you can also view the full schedule of events on the New Student Orientation page on Sheridan Central.

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Faculty of Applied Science and Technology

Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) provides a purposeful and nimble postsecondary education.

In FAST, we provide practical, hands-on learning opportunities that can be carried from the classroom to the workforce. Our high-intensity and industry-renowned programs equip you with relevant knowledge and real-world problem solving skills.

From computing to engineering, architectural technology to chemistry and skilled trades, as a FAST graduate, you’ll have more opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

See what our students have been up to at thinkFAST.sheridancollege.ca

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FAST offers programs in these areas:

40+ current computing and mobile innovation research projects
1st CEAB-accredited electrical engineering degree offered solely by an Ontario college
3 student medal-winners at Skills Ontario in 2025

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Twin innovators shaping the future of digital experiences through applied research

Dec 15, 2025

Patrick and Thomas Morris combine creativity and technology to transform virtual performance and AI-driven storytelling.
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Sheridan secures $250K OCI funding to advance AI innovations in business and transportation

Dec 10, 2025

Two CAAI projects aim to streamline and improve organizational processes.

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Research & Scholarship

Using smart data to transform retail strategy during holiday season

Dec 8, 2025

Centre for Applied AI develops tool that could reshape the decision-making process across the retail sector.

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Sheridan named Canada's top college for AI research partnerships

Dec 4, 2025

College also climbs to fourth provincially, 11th nationally in overall research rankings.

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