Fanshawe College has announced the suspension of nine additional academic programs as it works to address a growing budget deficit and review the long-term viability of its programs.
The London-based college says the decision follows earlier suspensions, including 10 programs last year and 40 programs announced last spring. The latest changes are part of a broader plan to improve financial stability and better align programs with labour market needs.
College officials say the suspensions are based on factors such as declining enrolment, financial sustainability and industry demand.
“All students currently enrolled in affected programs will have the opportunity to finish their program,” said Susan Cluett, Fanshawe’s senior vice president of academic. She added that applicants will be offered alternative options where possible.
Fanshawe expects a $26.5-million deficit this year, with projections rising to $50.6 million next year and $54.1 million in 2027-28. Officials say the deficit is partly due to a continued drop in international student enrolment, with full-time enrolment expected to decline 18 per cent in the 2026-27 academic year.
College leaders say they will continue working with affected students and staff to provide support during the transition.
The newly suspended programs include:
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
Written by: Co-op Reporter Parker Walpole
