--- title: "New Student Checklist" type: "wiki" space: "I am an international student" author: "Gerald Encabo" created: 2021-11-24T14:24:00Z updated: 2026-05-05T17:55:40Z tags: ["getting-ready"] url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/96/i-am-an-international-student/wiki/view/2938/new-student-checklist" --- # New Student Checklist #### Prepare to Study at Seneca If you are starting your studies in 2026/2027 as an international student, please review our [checklists about preparing to study](https://www.senecacollege.ca/international/accepted/getting-ready/starting.html). Additional resources are also available on this page. #### Apply for your study permit Anyone who is planning to study in Canada for longer than six months is required to have a study permit. After you have paid your first semester fees, you must apply for a Canadian study permit. Refer to our [Guide](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/96/i-am-an-international-student/wiki/view/2000/co-op-work-permits-for-students-in-canada) for support. You are advised to plan ahead to apply for your study permit as the processing time varies for each country. Visit the [Citizenship and Immigration Canada website](http://www.cic.gc.ca/) to apply for your Study Permit. #### Apply for housing Depending on your preferences, you can choose on and off-campus [housing options](https://www.senecacollege.ca/international/support/housing.html). #### Request Your Airport Pick-Up Submit your travel plans using the Seneca MOBILE app to book your complimentary[airport pick-up.](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/219/get-involved-with-student-life/airport-pickup) #### Activate your My Seneca account Set up your Seneca email account and learn how to access our online services. For activation instructions visit [myid.senecacollege.ca](https://myid.senecacollege.ca/). #### Book your Skills Assessment As a new student at Seneca, you may be required to write the Skills Assessment, even if you have already written a pre-admissions test. The Skills Assessment is a tool to determine your academic placement in mathematics. We use the results of this assessment to prepare your timetable. Students accepted into a graduate certificate program do not need to complete this assessment. While there is no assessment fee, if you do not write the assessment on time, you may be charged a $30 late fee. Learn more about [Skills Assessments](https://www.senecacollege.ca/student-services-and-support/test-centres.html) and how to book and find practice assessments, workshop schedules and study guides. #### Check if you are eligible for Transfer Credit Transfer Credits are granted for courses taken at another accredited postsecondary institution which are deemed as equivalent to a course at Seneca. If you have a college or university level course that’s similar to a Seneca course, you may be eligible to apply for Transfer Credit at Seneca. Eligibility information and steps for how to apply can be found on the [Transfer Credit](https://www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/transfer-credit.html) web page. #### Enrol in classes After paying your fees, select your class schedule and enrol in courses when [enrolment opens](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/130/scheduling/wiki/view/728/important-academic-dates) for your term. For more information please visit [Selecting Your Class Schedule](https://www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/enrolling.html). If you have forgotten your Student Home login information, please visit [MyID Self Service](https://myid.senecacollege.ca/passwordservice/). #### Entering Your Study Permit Information Seneca requires all international students to enter the information found on their study permit into Student Home. Once completed, students are required to upload a copy of their study permit. Log into Student Home and select your “Tasks” tile to begin. [Review instructions for entering your study permit information](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/96/im-an-international-student/files/2942/entering-study-permit-information). #### Read about your student health and dental insurance plan All international students have mandatory [health insurance](https://www.senecacollege.ca/international/support/health-services/health-insurance.html) covered through their tuition fee. #### Find your way to campus [Transportation](https://www.senecacollege.ca/student-services-and-support/campus-services/transportation.html) options, [parking](https://www.senecacollege.ca/student-services-and-support/campus-services/parking.html) and [shuttle bus](https://ssfinc.ca/shuttlebus) services available at Seneca will make the commute to your campus easy and comfortable.