International Student Survival Guide: Summer 2025 Edition Hola! My name is Oscar, I'm a queer international student at Seneca, and I'm excited to welcome you to or blog space!
June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate and learn about the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. -Read to the end and test your knowledge with a quick quiz at the end of this blog!-
Join the PGWP Support Session and learn everything you need to know about and how to apply for your PGWP.
"Krishma's Survival Guide as an International Student" is a bi-weekly blog series of eight posts, where each post tackles a major challenge, including culture shock, surviving winter, budgeting, career, work-life balance, and, of course, how to make the most of college life.
When: 7/11/2025 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, July 11 , 2025 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. How to extend your study permit and co-op work permit Please join us in learning the steps and guidelines in extending your study permit and co-op work permit. We will provide the information for gathering su...
When: 7/22/2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Everything you need to know about PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Does distance learning, being part-time and taking a leave of absence affect your PGWP eligibility? Join this virtual session to learn a...
When: 7/22/2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Tues. July 22, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Room D2014, Newnham Campus HOW TO MAKE NEW NOT FEEL SO SCARY - Peer2Peer X Hello Hub! If you are new to Canada or just looking to expand your connections, International Student Support offers practical tips, guida...
When: 7/24/2025 4:15 PM - 6:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Games Day at King Campus Join fellow international students for a fun-filled afternoon of pickleball and table tennis! Instructors will be available to coach those who are new to the games. This is a great...
When: 7/25/2025 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Understanding Canadian immigration and pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) Join this session to learn about: Overview of pathways to PR How Express Entry works Understanding of NOC Programs through Express E...
When: 7/28/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Everything you need to know about PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) Monday, July 28, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Does distance learning, being part-time and taking a leave of absence affect your PGWP eligibility? Join this virtual session to learn all ...
Morcare Benefits Plan Office
Have questions about your plan or a recent claim? A Morcare representative is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newnham Campus in The Service Hub in Building D for personalized drop-in support.
Support with Housing, Health Insurance and Settlement
At Seneca, we are here to support you make the transition to study and live in Canada. If you need assistance with housing, health insurance or settlement support, you can book an appointment with our team. You can also book or view the status of your appointment by logging in to The Service Hub, selecting My Services tab and My Appointments.
Drop-in support is also available at the Service Hub at Newnham Campus Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT.
Immigration Support and Advisement
To connect with an immigration specialist or PR strategist in-person or virtually, you must book an appointment. You can also book or view the status of your appointment by logging in to The Service Hub, selecting My Services tab and My Appointments.
Appointments are encouraged but limited drop-ins are available on campus for emergency or time sensitive advisement and subject to the availability of our specialists. Please expect a wait time for drop-ins. In-person support is available between 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. EDT on the following days:
Students can join this virtual group session to ask general questions to immigration specialists. No individual consultations will take place during the drop-in. For individual consultations, you must book an appointment.
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*Virtual drop-in sessions will not be available on statutory holidays or during Seneca closures.
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