Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Seneca Polytechnic:

• International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
• Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Opportunities

Career

The career and employability services at Seneca are highly acclaimed. The college faculty aims at providing the best possible jobs and training services to their students, a few of them are:

• Career Counseling and Academic advising
• Internships and On the Job Training
• Resume, CV and Cover Letter Building
• Job and Recruitment Fairs
• Co-op Education Program
• Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
• Student and Alumni Career Postings
• Job Ad Forms
• Study Programs Abroad
• Online Job Portals
• Strategic Career Marketing

Student Support

Student Services & Support

At Seneca, we know that no two students share the same academic journey. From free counselling services and one-on-one tutoring, to personalized career planning or creating a sense of community for all students, Seneca has a wide range of student services and supports in place to help you on your academic journey. Check out your options to get started.

• Academic Pathways - The Academic Pathways team provides a number of services to help students to continue their education at Seneca or other institutions, including research and application assistance, information sessions, advisement appointments and events. 
• Accessible Learning Services - If you have a disability that might affect your learning, we’re here to support you. With appropriate documentation, we can help with academic accommodations, adaptive technologies and learning specific skills that will help you engage fully in your program at Seneca.
• First Peoples@Seneca - First Peoples@Seneca is dedicated to supporting Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) on our campuses. Services include advisement, tutoring, mentoring, workshops, cultural teachings and social events. These services are offered in a culturally appropriate way to create understandings and learnings about Indigenous peoples.
• International Student Services - Our international student services is here to help you easily transition to life at Seneca. Our services include free airport pickup, housing and accommodation assistance, International student orientation, visa assistance, health insurance, and monthly trips and activities.
• Learning Support - For those who need help with their courses, our Learning Centres provide various approaches to learning support, including workshops, tutoring, one-on-one sessions, exam preparation and online learning supports. We can help you develop learning strategies and skills essential to success in your program.
• Personal Counselling - Counselling is available for students who might be dealing with a variety of personal problems. The demands of school can feel overwhelming and there are times when unexpected events happen in our lives. Counsellors are here to help you through life’s difficult moments.
• Seneca Libraries - Seneca Libraries offer resources and services online and on-campus to enhance the academic interests of our students, faculty and staff. Our digital collection of databases, books, magazines, journals and videos are tailored to your learning, research and recreational interests. Seneca Libraries also host Seneca Archives, a repository and research space that holds historical resources, that is open to the Seneca community and public. Our website is designed to provide program-specific assistance through eLearning resources such as Mylearning and Lynda.com, which cover topics from essay writing to learning computer programs. Our on-site facilities offer study spaces, digital media spaces such as Sandbox, research support and additional assistance.
• Seneca Works - Seneca Works supports students with career planning throughout their academic studies as we believe that the career development journey starts from the moment you arrive at Seneca. We help prepare you for success in today’s workforce by connecting students and graduates with employers. Through one-on-one resumé critiques, interview preparation, employer on-site interviews, career fairs, plus a job bank of 16,000+ organizations posting 7,000+ jobs per year, we help you reach your career goals. We also support you in obtaining co-ops or work terms at an organization in your chosen field. Working in a professional setting is an important step in bridging the gap between theory and practice in order to gain invaluable work experience.
• Student Advising - Full-time Seneca students are assigned a dedicated student adviser with program-specific knowledge. Our student advisers will work with you throughout your program and help you access the services and supports you need to be successful.
• More Services - At Seneca, our goal is to help you succeed. Other supports and services that we offer include bookstores, computing commons, dining services, a medical centre, Seneca OneCard and more.
  • Campus Store
  • Computing Commons
  • Dining Services
  • First Peoples@Seneca
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Medical Centre
  • Mobile App
  • Parking at Seneca
  • Seneca Ombudsperson
  • Seneca OneCard
  • Student Home
  • Student Conduct Office
  • Student Housing
  • Test Centres
  • Transportation Options