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 Timetable 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. These sessions take place in Eastern Time (EDT) in the Student Life WebEx room.   

To register for webinars, choose your preferred date and complete the registration form. 

Enrolment and Schedule Building


Learn how to enrol in your courses and get expert tips on building your timetable 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.

    Academic Advising: Schedule Building Workshops

    Learn how to enroll in your courses and get expert tips on building your Summer 2025 class schedule with guidance from the Student Advising team. 

    All sessions will take place virtually in the Student Life WebEx room

    Please check back soon as session dates and times will be added as details are finalized. 

     

    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 05-May-25
      Office of the Registrar  06-May-25
      Student Advising - 1 p.m. 06-May-25
      COM 101 VS COM 111 – Enroling in your communication course 07-May-25
      Meet the Service Hub, Your One-Stop-Shop 08-May-25
      International Student Support – Immigration and Settlement   09-May-25
      MorCare- International Student Health Insurance - 1 p.m.  09-May-25
      Faculty of Continuing Education (Part-Time Studies)  12-May-25
      Counselling Services and Accessible Learning Services  13-May-25
      Supporting a Sexual Violence Disclosure -  1 p.m. 13-May-25
      Seneca Residence  14-May-25
      Career Development  15-May-25
      Experiential Learning - 1 pm  15-May-25
      Academic Pathways  16-May-25
      Learning Centre Tutoring Services  20-May-25
      Financial Aid  21-May-25
      Libraries   23-May-25
      Sandbox- 1 pm  23-May-25
      Seneca Student Federation  26-May-25
      Reconciliation and Inclusion Team  28-May-25
      Student Support Groups - 1 p.m.  28-May-25
      Sustainable Seneca  30-May-25
      Helix  TBA
      Student Conduct   TBA
      First Peoples @Seneca    TBA

       

      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