Sheridan said it is anticipating a 30% decrease in enrolment in the coming years. In response, it is conducting “a comprehensive organizational review to streamline operations, transform processes and enhance our ability to adapt with greater agility.” The college also stated that there will be role reductions as part of a budget management strategy.

In a statement, Janet Morrison, president and vice chancellor of Sheridan College, said the changes “are required for Sheridan to remain a financially sustainable and vibrant community in response to chronic underfunding, changing government policies, and social, technological, and economic disruption.”

Colleges and universities across the country expect to see lower levels of enrolment after the Canadian government pledged in January to limit the number of foreign students allowed into schools each year. International students in Canada pay four to five times more in annual tuition fees than domestic students—to the tune of US$28,612 (CDN$40,115) on average for international undergraduate students in 2024-25, according to Stats Canada.

Nate Horowitz, Centennial College’s dean of the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, said that its children’s media program was cancelled for January 2025 due to low enrolment, but Centennial will be offering the program in September. He said the program is open to international students.

A previous version of this story inaccurately stated Sheridan College’s computer animation, digital creature animation, visual effects and honours bachelor of film and television programs were paused. It also inaccurately stated that Centennial College had cancelled the next academic year of its children’s media program. Kidscreen regrets the errors.