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.

Find support orientation support for international students towards the end of the page.

Service Fair 

Hosted by the Seneca Student Federation, the Service Fair brings together services that support your Seneca experience all in one space.

  • Monday, May 12, 1 to 3 p.m. — Learning Commons Hallway, Seneca@York Campus 
  • Tuesday, May 13, 1 to 3 p.m. — Innovation Gallery, Building K, Newnham Campus
  • Wednesday, May 14, 1 to 3 p.m. — The Hangar, Peterborough Campus
  • Thursday, May 15, 1 to 3 p.m. — Magna Hall Alumni Atrium, King Campus

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 can support you with building your schedule. Register to attend by selecting a session below:  

COM 101 versus COM 111

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:

    Locker Lottery


    Lockers for the May 2025 Term are assigned based on a random lottery system for full-time Seneca students. Lockers for the May Term are available for one semester. 

    Applications open: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9 a.m. 
    Applications close: Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. 
     
    If you have been selected to rent a locker, a confirmation email will be sent to your Seneca email account on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. with instructions on how to confirm your locker and payment options. 

    You must pay by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, or the locker will be released.  
     
    You can access the lottery application by logging into https://apps.senecapolytechnic.ca/locker/ on Thursday, May 1, 2025. 

    Prices for locker rentals for May 2025 Term are:

    Campus 

    One Semester (Summer 2025) 

    King 

    Half-locker ($10.00)

    Newnham 

    Full locker ($15.00), Half-locker ($10.00)

    Seneca@York

    Full locker ($15.00)

    For any questions or concerns, please contact: theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca  

    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 & 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

    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 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

      Additional Supports & Services