Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Seneca College.

• 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

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
• Volunteer Work Program
• Career Training Programs
• Skill Development Programs
• Online Job Portals
• Strategic Career Marketing

Student Support

Seneca College offers its students a wide variety of Student Supports & Services that contribute largely in building their future. From the moment students arrive in Canada, the college provides all they could need to ensure a smooth transition into life in Toronto. Seneca offers an international square at each campus for arriving students at the start of each semester, where they will then be given an orientation to find their feet, concluding with optional social orientation events, run by the Seneca Students’ Association (SSA).

• Accessibility 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.
• Co-ops and Work Terms
  • Our Work-Integrated Learning department supports you in obtaining co-ops or work terms at a company or organization in your chosen field. Working in a professional setting is a great way to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to learn the daily realities of the job and gain invaluable work experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Career Development
  • When you are ready to move from the classroom to the workplace, Seneca’s Career Development department is here to assist you. We help prepare you for success in today’s workforce and connect our graduates with employers. Through one-on-one resumé critiques, interview preparation, employer on-site interviews, career fairs, plus a job bank of 16,000+ companies posting 7,000+ jobs per year, we help you reach your career goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
    • Automated Bank Machines (ATMs)
    • Bookstores
    • 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