May Term — Helpful Resources 

Another exciting term at Seneca Polytechnic is about to begin! To ensure you’re familiar with activities happening virtually and on campus and receive necessary information please monitor your Seneca email or visit this page regularly.

Need help? Visit The Service Hub or find someone on campus in a red Seneca shirt.

Enrolment and Class Schedule Support

To build your schedule, log in to your Student Home, select the Manage Classes tile, then select Build Schedule.

Resources, such as tip sheets and videos for scheduling assistance, are available online.

If you need help or have questions, a series of webinars are being held to support you with building your schedule. 

Enrolment and Class Schedule Building


Learn how to enrol in your courses and get expert tips on building your schedule from the Registrar's Office.

Register to attend by selecting a session below:  

COM 101 versus COM 111

Do you have questions about the COM 101 and COM 111 communications courses? Join this session to understand the difference between the COM courses and how your placement is determined. 

Register to attend by selecting a session below: 

During the open enrolment period for your term, you can see which COM class you need to take by doing the following:

    1. Log in to Student Home.
    2. Select Manage Classes and then Build Schedule to open the Visual Schedule Builder. Learn how to use the Visual Schedule Builder.
    3. Select My Requirements to view the courses you need to take.

    Refer to the Enrolling in COM or MATH courses tip sheet for more detailed information on how to add these to your schedule.

    For more information, visit the School of English & Liberal Studies (SELS) page.

    Resources for Selecting General Education and Liberal Studies Courses:

     

     

    International Student Support

    Social Insurance Number (SIN) 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.

    Note: digital documents are not acceptable.

      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:

      Immigration Advisement

      Connect with an immigration specialist and ask questions about the temporary resident documents that are required to study at Seneca, including, but not limited to:

      • Study permits
      • Visas
      • Work permits
      • Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility

      Visit Seneca International Activities, Events and Workshops more information

       

      Virtual Instagram Live Sessions

      Daily Instagram Live sessions will be held from 12 to 12:15 p.m unless otherwise indicated from May 5 to May 30. Follow @senecapoly to attend. 

      Department Name  Session Date
      Get Involved in Student Life – Mentoring, Wellness and more May 5
      Office of the Registrar  May 6
      Student Advising - 1 p.m. May 6
      COM 101 VS COM 111 – Enroling in your communication course May 7 
      Meet the Service Hub, Your One-Stop-Shop May 8 
      International Student Support – Immigration and Settlement   May 9
      MorCare- International Student Health Insurance - 1 p.m.  May 9 
      Faculty of Continuing Education (Part-Time Studies)  May 12
      Supporting a Sexual Violence Disclosure  May 13
      Counselling Services and Accessible Learning Services - 1 p.m.  May 13
      Seneca Residence  May 14
      Career Development  May 15
      Experiential Learning - 1 pm  May 15
      Academic Pathways  May 16
      Learning Centre Tutoring Services  May 20 
      Financial Aid  May 21
      First Peoples @Seneca May 22
      Libraries   May 23
      Sandbox- 1 pm  May 23
      Seneca Student Federation  May 26
      Helix May 27 
      Sustainable Seneca  May 28 
      Student Conduct  May 29 
      Reconciliation and Inclusion Team  May 30 
      Student Support Groups - 1 p.m. May 30

       

      Get Involved

      Athletics and Recreation 

      Seneca offers various sports and recreation programs and events, including varsity athletics, facilitated at on-campus gyms that you can take part in. Learn more about Athletics & Recreation.

      Seneca Student Federation

      The Seneca Student Federation (SSF) is the official student union of Seneca and is governed by elected student representatives from each of the three main campuses (Newnham, King, and Seneca@York). They provide services and activities that benefit and meet the needs of Seneca students in a fiscally responsible manner within the learning environment. Learn more about the Seneca Student Federation