--- title: "Preparing to come on campus" type: "article" space: "MyNews" author: "Stephanie Conte" created: 2023-01-05T16:26:20Z updated: 2023-01-05T16:26:21Z tags: ["student-news"] url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/112/mynews/articles/student-news/8506/preparing-to-come-on-campus" --- # Preparing to come on campus **TO:** All students **FROM:** Marianne Marando, Vice-President, Academic and Students **RE:** Preparing to come on campus * * * Everyone at Seneca is looking forward to welcoming you for the Winter 2023 Term. Our campuses are [open](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F112%2Fmynews%2FDesignated%2520Campus%2520Entrances%3Futm_source%3Dmy-news%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qgiDQg6Yo2yLjyD8etOUqPMUP5Qv1M93NMakr7%2FGLos%3D&reserved=0) for classes, labs and for you to access facilities and services. Here are some important things to remember before you travel to campus: **Coming on campus:** - Download the virtual [Seneca OneCard](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F61%2Fonecard%2Fhome%3Futm_source%3DOneCard%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fjBet0Z0PGewBLSoEx0DD3jXXiAovvfn3s%2FQ%2B6hbLKw%3D&reserved=0) and the [Seneca SAFE](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senecacollege.ca%2Fabout%2Fsecurity%2Fseneca-safe.html%3Futm_source%3Dseneca-safe%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gPWHtsGzgzP3%2FpwegCEpA5WxPoi59cYkU3QTV6DSzmI%3D&reserved=0) app to your smartphone; you’ll be tapping your OneCard at a self-serve kiosk each time you enter a [campus building](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F112%2Fmynews%2FDesignated%2520Campus%2520Entrances%3Futm_source%3Dmy-news%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qgiDQg6Yo2yLjyD8etOUqPMUP5Qv1M93NMakr7%2FGLos%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://students.senecacollege.ca/spaces/112/mynews/Designated%20Campus%20Entrances?utm_source=my-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=comin-on-campus Click to follow link.") - If you are driving to King, Markham, Newnham or Seneca@York campuses, you must purchase a parking permit using the [Honk mobile app](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fca%2Fapp%2Fhonkmobile-parking%2Fid816255029&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CCjRIO2PfUphmCH9no8VeMQI9jZhRKM6ymTqCV87jcM%3D&reserved=0) or [website](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.honkmobile.com%2Ffind-parking%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XaTgFMnTfRWkOr123jBZMjiCt4N04Efh5om1FjN079s%3D&reserved=0) - The Seneca [intercampus shuttle service](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F59%2Ftransportation%2Fwiki%2Fview%2F265%2Fcampus-shuttle&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ed6Q6fGL9BXMRQIioBZSzzd3WEQm7rkbCR2jkFqo0Ak%3D&reserved=0) will also be running, and [public transit](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F59%2Ftransportation%2Fwiki%2Fview%2F266%2Fpublic-transportation%3Futm_source%3Dtransportation%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SOYRGhQP8iyvwa0YxhEfz5onowesFmDPB%2FoAwMiDFuE%3D&reserved=0) is available - [Wear a face mask](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finside.senecacollege.ca%2Fmarketing%2Fcommunications%2F2022-12-13-mask-requirements-winter-2023-term&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TgqBorfHfrRxfdFy9qA1bnXI3BDgwpThy4Hg69BzIlU%3D&reserved=0)while in classrooms, labs or other enclosed spaces \(e.g., washrooms\) where physical distancing is not possible - Faculty who are teaching and students who are presenting may remove their mask when speaking if they are physically distanced - All on-campus services and facilities are [available](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F112%2Fmynews%2FDesignated%2520Campus%2520Entrances%3Futm_source%3Dmy-news%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qgiDQg6Yo2yLjyD8etOUqPMUP5Qv1M93NMakr7%2FGLos%3D&reserved=0), including The Service Hub, libraries, food services and athletic and recreation facilities - Face masks will be available at campus entrances for those in need, and personal protective equipment will be provided if required for your classes or labs - [Guests are welcome on campus](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.senecacollege.ca%2Fspaces%2F112%2Fmynews%2Fvisitor-protocol%3Futm_source%3Dmy-news%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dcomin-on-campus&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mDUhpa2gfhT2YnB%2Bet%2BGdvhxytcnS9xJCIKE6BMbmXI%3D&reserved=0) and must present a government-issued photo I.D. upon arrival **Daily health check:** - If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing symptoms related to [COVID-19](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-health%2Fservices%2Fdiseases%2F2019-novel-coronavirus-infection%2Fsymptoms.html&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZzlPkyGB%2FSsF959CXiz6is6QCQzqghrne98%2Fb%2FRiD2I%3D&reserved=0), [flu](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-health%2Fservices%2Fdiseases%2Fflu-influenza.html&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SKctOGVmhFVKymuJv3e5Hrey8NRE%2FnHgMZ1p30GRKrg%3D&reserved=0) or [RSV](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-health%2Fservices%2Fdiseases%2Frespiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv.html&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7C6504eaacef804b9cc69108daef338734%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638085301828120146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u0DEEQz%2BWJOT%2F7XPLRdN5ct6sU3l6zTf5ZLcPu7oxfE%3D&reserved=0), please do not come to campus We look forward to seeing you at Seneca this winter. * * * If you have any questions, please contact us at health@senecacollege.ca.