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title: "Religious Observances"
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space: "Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing"
author: "Deena Douara"
created: 2026-10-28T18:14:28Z
updated: 2026-10-29T16:44:20Z
tags: ["clinical", "holiday", "religious"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/312/seneca-nanji-foundation-school-of-nursing/wiki/view/18556/religious-observances"
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# Religious Observances

### Religious Observances During Clinical Practicum

Seneca Polytechnic respects and values religious diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Seneca's institutional policies.

Students who require an absence from clinical practicum for religious observance must **submit a written request** to their Clinical Supervisor and Program Coordinator at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as the need for accommodation is known.

Requests should identify the religious observance and the date\(s\) for which accommodation is required.

The School of Nursing will review requests in accordance with Seneca's accommodation principles, while considering clinical agency requirements and mandatory program learning outcomes.

**Students remain responsible for completing all required clinical practicum hours and competencies.** Any missed clinical hours resulting from an approved religious observance must be made up through arrangements authorized by the School of Nursing and the clinical placement agency, as required. Students must not independently arrange additional clinical shifts or make-up hours.

Students are encouraged to communicate their accommodation needs early to allow sufficient time for appropriate planning.

For additional information, please refer to [Seneca Polytechnic's Religious Observance Policy](https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/religious-observance-policy.html).