Fanshawe announces additional program suspensions

Fanshawe College is suspending nine programs as part of an ongoing review of program health and viability that considers enrolment trends, financial sustainability and labour market needs.

These suspensions, which follow 10 programs suspended late last year and the 40 programs that were announced last spring, are part of broader efforts to eliminate a growing deficit and restore financial stability. The latest suspensions will be implemented for fall 2026.

“All students currently enrolled in affected programs will have the opportunity to finish their program, receiving the same level of excellence and support they expect from Fanshawe,” says Susan Cluett, Fanshawe’s senior vice president, academic. “Wherever possible, applicants to these programs will be offered alternatives.”

The College expects a $26.5-million deficit for the current school year. Next year’s deficit is projected at $50.6 million and in 2027-28 at $54.1 million. The deficit is due in part to a continued decline in international enrolments with overall full-time enrolment expected to drop by 18 per cent for the 2026/27 academic year.

While the Government of Ontario’s recently announced $6.4 billion in funding for the post-secondary sector, recognizing the important role colleges play in supporting Ontario’s workforce and economy, difficult decisions are still required to ensure long-term financial sustainability, says Cluett.

“Even with this important investment we are unable to maintain programs that operate at a significant deficit or are no longer aligned with student and labour market needs,” she says. “We understand the impact this decision will have on those connected to these programs. We are focused on supporting impacted students and employees and will engage with them directly to ensure they receive the support and resources needed in the coming weeks and months.”
 

Effective Winter 2026:

Electronics and Embedded Systems Development

Information Security Management

Effective Summer 2026:

Court Support Services

Financial Technology & Innovation

Low-Code and No-Code

Mobile Application Development

Power Engineering Techniques

Public Safety Fundamentals

Technical Data Analytics

Tourism – Travel Studies

Effective Fall 2026:

Advanced Ergonomics

Dental Assisting

Game Development – Advanced Programming

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Co-op)

Photography Advanced

Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)

Technical Systems Analysis (Co-op)

User Experience Design

Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media