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Upcoming Orientation Events

International Virtual Orientation

Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST — Click here to register.

Virtual Orientation — All Students

Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST — Check back later for more details and to register. 

Program Orientation

For all students

• Date, time and delivery format will vary by program
• Review the schedule — information will be added as details are finalized

Campus Welcome Day

• Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 — Click here to register.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• King, Newnham and Seneca@York Campuses         
• Engage with fellow students, participate in a campus tour and learn about the services and supports available to you. Campus Welcome Day is a great opportunity to get in-person enrolment support, learn about the Seneca Student Federation, Athletics & Recreation and much more to help welcome you to Seneca. 
• International students: Please join us for an International Student Meet and Greet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.  

Seneca Student Federation Social Fair

Join us at your campus to enjoy games, food and fun. Be sure to visit the Services Fair while you're here to discover the services and supports available to you. 

• 12 to 3 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Jan. 14 — The Great Hall, Room A1531, Newnham Campus 
• Thursday, Jan. 16 — Northern Hive, King Campus 
• Tuesday, Jan. 21 — Learning Commons Hallway, Seneca@York Campus 

International Student Events 

Social Insurance Clinics

To legally work in Canada, you need a nine-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN) issued by Service Canada.

At the beginning of each term, Seneca Polytechnic invites Service Canada to come to each campus to issue a SIN on the spot.

Bring original and valid documents listed below to your appointment:

• A study permit issued by IRCC or CIC which indicates the permit holder “may accept employment or “may work” in Canada.
• A passport.

Visit the Government of Canada website to view a list of acceptable documents.

To guarantee an appointment time, International Students must register for a specific time slot:

•  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Thursday, Jan. 23 — Room D2014, Newnham Campus 
• Tuesday, Jan. 28 — Room S1209, Seneca@York Campus 
• Thursday, Jan. 30 — Room M1540 (Seneca Student Federation Games Room), Magna Hall, King Campus 

Calendar of Events

Everyday there are events happening both in-person/on-campus and virtually/online. Locations and campuses vary, but there is something for everyone!  View our Calendar of Events.