Find Housing

Seneca has residences at our Newnham and King campuses. Find out more:

• living on-campus
• off-campus housing listings

Activate Your My.Seneca Account

Set up your Seneca email account and learn how to access our online services.

View activation instructions.

Apply for Transfer Credit

Transfer Credits are granted for courses taken at other postsecondary institutions and deemed equivalent to a required course for your Seneca program.

Arrange Educational Accommodations

Academic Accommodations are available for students with a disability. Contact Counselling and Accessibility Services to make an appointment.

Please note: The earlier you make the appointment, the sooner academic accommodations can be put in place.

Book Your Skills Assessment

The Skills Assessment is a tool to determine academic placement for math. To view your program’s requirements, other preparatory resources, and our online booking system visit the Skills Assessment web page.

Prepare to Pay your fees

Start thinking about how you will pay for your studies. Full tuition for your first term is due on or before the first day of classes.

Sign Up for a Mentor

SMILE Mentoring offers new students an opportunity to connect with a senior student-mentor in their program area who can support them in their transition to Seneca.

Register for Virtual Orientation

Join us online for Virtual Orientation. Watch on-demand videos, meet your Dean, and discover student life. Enjoy online sessions and a chat room that will answer all of your questions. Coming soon. 

Select Your Class Schedule & Pay Your Fees

Select your class schedule by logging into your online Student Centre. To learn how to select your schedule, review Selecting a Class Schedule tip sheet (pdf). Check your schedule for possible changes the day before classes start.

Prepare to pay your fees. Full tuition for your first term is due on or before the first day of classes. Payment can be made online through Student Centre.

Find Your Way to Campus

• Transportation options
• Parking passes
• Inter-campus shuttle schedule

Get Your OneCard

• Upload your own photo
• Pick up your official student ID card at your campus OneCard Office:
  • King – GH1077
  • Markham – G14
  • Newnham – B1015
  • Seneca@York – S1040

Enter the Locker Rental Lottery

Lockers are available for rent. They are assigned based on a random lottery system each semester. Enter the lottery.

*One student per locker. Lock is provided by Seneca.

Download the Seneca Apps

Seneca has 3 mobile apps designed to help you access the latest updates, find your way around campus and learn about campus safety.

Download Seneca Mobile, Seneca Navigate and Seneca Safe today.

Attend Your Classes

If you have questions or need help finding your classes, approach one of our ambassadors who may be identified by their red “Ask Me” shirts or button and welcoming smile.

Get a Seneca Student Handbook

Stay organized! Visit the Seneca Student Federation (SSF) office at your campus to obtain an official student agenda/planner:

• King – MH1500
• Markham – M345
• Newnham – F1525
• Seneca@York – S2014

Pay your tuition

Full tuition for your first term is due today. Please check your student financial account for any outstanding balance. View your payment options.

Purchase/Rent Your Textbooks

Once you have attended your first class and your professor has confirmed the required texts and resources, visit the Bookstore located at most campuses or online to make your purchase.

Participate in Orientation Events

Attend fairs, webinars, and awareness days to learn important information. It is also a great way to meet new friends. View our Orientation events calendar.

Get Involved

Be an active member of Seneca’s community. Visit Student Life web page to learn about Athletics & Recreation, clubs, student government and the Seneca Leadership program.

Ask for Help

Visit Student Services at each of our four main campuses. Our door is always open, please drop-by or email us at Orientation@senecacollege.ca.