• Understanding Tenant and Landlord Rights and Obligations in Ontari

    Understanding Tenant and Landlord Rights and Obligations in Ontari

    When: 9/11/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) The International Student Connect (ISC) Program is pleased to invite you to an informative webinar on Understanding Tenant and Landlord Rights and Obligations in Ontario —especially timely as...

  • Understanding the Basic of Canadian Banking

    Understanding the Basic of Canadian Banking

    When: 9/13/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Friday, September 13, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF CANADIAN BANKING New to Canada? Join the session to understand the basic of Canadian banking. We will cover how to open a bank account, use debit and credit cards safely, an...

  • International Student Health Insurance: Morcare Webinar

    International Student Health Insurance: Morcare Webinar

    When: 9/16/2025 4:30 AM - 4:30 AM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Tues. Sept. 16, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Webinar International Student Health Insurance: Morcare Webinar Join Morcare to discuss your health insurance coverage, how to access your benefits and mental health support as an international student. Mo...

  • Academic Integrity and Appeal - Awareness Workshop

    Academic Integrity and Appeal - Awareness Workshop

    When: 9/18/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Academic Integrity and Appeal - Awareness Workshop Starting your studies in a new country comes with new academic expectations. This workshop will introduce international students to Seneca's Academi...

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic

    Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic

    When: 9/23/2025 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Tuesday, September 23 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic To legally work in Canada , you need a nine-digit Social Insurance Number issued by Service Canada. At the beginning of each term, Seneca Polytechnic invites Service Canada to ...

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

One-on-One Immigration Advisement In-Person or Virtual

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:

  • King - Tuesday and Thursday
  • Newnham - Monday through Friday
  • Seneca@York - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Note: From September 2nd to 15th, no in-person appointments are available. Our specialists will be available on campus throughout this period from Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Service Hub for advisement, on a first come first serve basis. 

Virtual Group Questions and Answers (Q & A) Drop-ins

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. 

  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT 
  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT  

Clicck here to JOIN the virtual drop-in session 

*Virtual drop-in sessions will not be available on statutory holidays or during  Seneca closures. 
Sessions for Summer 2025 has ended. We will begin the Fall term sessions from September 16, 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.

Morcare Virtual Session

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.

  • Tuesday, Sept, 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT

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:

  1. A study permit issued by IRCC or CIC which indicates the permit holder “may accept employment" or “may work” in Canada.
  2. passport

Register to attend: