When I first moved to Canada, I didn't know how much not having a government-issued ID would impact my experience...
Hi, I’m Caroline, an international student at Seneca. Everyone has a story, and so does every community. Have you ever felt completely alone—on campus, in a new country, surrounded by people—yet still felt lost, out of place, and unseen? This is the story of how I built a community and found a sense of belonging along the way.
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: 8/15/2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, August 15 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everything you need to know about PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) Does distance learning, being part-time and taking a leave of absence affect your PGWP eligibility? Join this virtual session to learn all ab...
When: 8/18/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION SESSION Looking for a comfortable accommodation is an essential part of your journey abroad, and Seneca is here to assist you in making the transition to living and studying in Canada as...
When: 8/18/2025 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. PREPARING TO START AT SENECA (4 SEGMENTS) PREPARING TO START AT SENECA 10am – 10:20am | Session 1: Getting Ready for your Arrival Get ready for your exciting journey to Toronto! This session is about prepari...
When: 8/19/2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Tuesday, August 19 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. How to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Join this virtual session to learn about how to apply for a PGWP including when and how to apply, documents required and a chance to get your questions answ...
When: 8/20/2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. TORONTO 101 This is your ultimate guide to starting your life in Toronto. This session is designed to help international students get to know the city. It covers a range of topics related to living in Toront...
When: 8/21/2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Thursday, August 21 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. How to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Join this virtual session to learn about how to apply for a PGWP including when and how to apply, documents required and a chance to get your questions ...
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. Summer term session ends August 25, 2025. We will begin the Fall term sessions from September 19, 2025.
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.
Join this virtual session to learn more about Morcare, your health insurance provider. It will cover details about your benefits and coverage and explain how to submit a claim. Learn how to access mental health support as an international student. You also have access to crisis support in the language of your choice through WeConnect.
You will also have an opportunity to get your questions answered by a Morcare representative.
Register to attend.
Social Insurance Clinic
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 campus to issue a SIN on the spot.
International students must register for a specific time slot and bring their original and valid documents listed below to their appointment:
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