Seneca Polytechnic | Transition Resource Guide

General Information

Seneca Polytechnic has several campuses at 5 locations within the Greater Toronto Area. Seneca Polytechnic offers advanced diplomas, certificates, degrees, diplomas, and graduate certificates through a wide variety of academic programs. Their 3 main campuses are:

King Campus (King City)
Newnham Campus (Toronto)
Seneca @ York Campus (Toronto)

Virtual Tour

Seneca Polytechnic offers a virtual tour website to explore the campus(es) remotely.

The addresses for Seneca Polytechnic campuses are:

King Campus:
13990 Dufferin Street
King City, Ontario L7B 1B3
(416) 491-5050 or (905) 833-3333

Markham Campus:
8 The Seneca Way
Markham, Ontario L3R 5Y1
(416) 491-5050

Newnham Campus:
1750 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M2J 2X5
(416) 491-5050 or (416) 493-4144

Peterborough Campus:
925 Airport Road #580
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X6
(416) 491-5050

York Campus:
70 The Pond Road
Toronto, Ontario M3J 3M6
(416) 491-5050

Accessibility Services

At Seneca Polytechnic, the office providing accessibility services to students is called Accessible Learning Services. Counselling and Accessibility Services is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs.

Documentation Requirements

In order to access accommodations at Seneca Polytechnic, please visit the linked webpage to learn what documentation is required to show proof of a disability.

Transition Programs

Seneca Polytechnic offers transition programming for students with disabilities through a two-day summer workshop called Ready… Set… Success! (R.S.S.), a second program called Access, Learn, Succeed (A.L.S.), and Equipping Yourself for Educational Success at Seneca (E.Y.E.S.).

Support Services Available

Health Services

The Seneca Medical Centre located at the Newnham Campus provides a range of services to students by their health care team, which includes registered nurses and medical doctors.

Counselling Services

Seneca Polytechnic offers Counselling Services through Counselling and Accessibility Services for any student who is seeking support and guidance in navigating emotions, mental health challenges, well-being, and/or stressful life events.

Academic Support

Seneca Polytechnic has Learning Centres located on its 3 main campuses, where students can receive tutoring, attend workshops and receive supplemental instruction in English, mathematics, and program specific subjects.

Peer Mentoring

Seneca's Peer Mentoring Program at Seneca Polytechnic is designed for first year students who would like to receive mentorship from upper year students.

Library Services

The libraries at Seneca Polytechnic offer various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The libraries also provide services for students such as group study spaces, subject guides, and citing sources.

Academic Advising

Each Seneca student is assigned an adviser who can assist them in educational planning, graduation requirements, academic regulations, and any program-related questions.

Other Support Services

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

Seneca Polytechnic's Residence Office offers suite style accommodations for students in residence. Residence is guaranteed to all incoming students if they apply before the deadline. Each apartment unit includes 2 private bedrooms, a shared washroom, and a shared kitchenette. Building amenities include:

Common lounge
Common study areas
Common kitchen
Access to a front desk
Maintenance
Laundry facilities

All suites are furnished and include internet access, local telephone service, and cable television access. Residence rates vary per year and payment plans are available. Students have the option of purchasing a meal plan if they desire.

Barrier-free rooms are available for students requiring special accommodations. Students are required to provide details on the Medical, Accessibility and Special Consideration section of the residence application, along with proper documentation.

Off-Camus Housing

Seneca Polytechnic offers an accommodation listing service of Off Campus Housing, where landlords can advertise rental properties available.

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Seneca Polytechnic's Financial Aid and Awards office offers a range of financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Seneca Polytechnic's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.

Seneca Polytechnic offers the Work Study Plan for students, which is a need-based program for students to secure on-campus employment.

Getting Around

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Campus Accessibility

Seneca offers maps and locations for each campus.

Toronto Transit

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is comprised of subways, buses, and streetcars. A discounted Post-Secondary Student Monthly Metro Pass is available for purchase for full-time students at Centennial College. Schedules and maps are provided for each of the TTC transit options.

Accessibility

The TTC offers accessible services on both their buses and subways. Accessible services on buses include kneeling features, ramps, lifts, automated next stop announcements, wheel chair and scooter positions, and priority seating. The subways provide accessible services such as wheel chair positions and priority seating. There are elevators at 67 out of the 70 TTC subway stations, while the remaining are waiting to be upgraded.

The TTC offers the Support Person Assistance Card which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost. Persons interested in the support program must fill out the application form.

Wheel-Trans is a service that provides door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with physical disabilities. The TTC has established eligibility guidelines for the use of Wheel-Trans. Persons seeking to use Wheel-Trans must participate in an in-person interview.