Technical Requirements for Online Learning

Seneca is offering a hybrid delivery model for courses during the winter 2021 term with learning activities in-person and online. The following checklists outline the technical requirements for all students starting and continuing at Seneca:

Hardware checklist

a computer that runs on Windows 10 or the latest Mac OSX and has up to date virus protection software. Please note: Individual courses may have additional hardware requirements
high-speed broadband access (Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. Some programs or courses require more advanced systems. Please refer to the program information page for information on specialized requirements
headphones or speaker and a microphone for in-class conversations and meetings with your professors
a webcam (may be required for specific courses)

DELL Partnership

Seneca is partnering with Dell Canada on a purchasing program that provides students and employees with a 25 per cent discount on select Dell laptop models. Each model meets Seneca’s technology requirements for online learning.

Use the online portal to purchase a Dell laptop through this program.

Software checklist

a web browser, such as Safari, Firefox, MS Edge, Google Chrome. Please note: You may need to upgrade your web browser to access online learning tools
various applications are available to all full-time Seneca students, including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and Trend Micro
Adobe Creative Suite includes a number of applications such as Spark, Rush, Premier, Photoshop and more
online teaching tools, including Blackboard Collaborate, MS Teams and Big Blue Button
individual courses may have additional software requirements for playing audio or video or other applications. You can also review the list of applications made available for home use on a Windows-based machine
Note: Some applications may require you to install Student VPN to access licensed software

Mobile Devices and Mobile Apps

mobile devices may allow for some participation in your course(s), however they present limitations and we cannot guarantee your device will meet all your coursework needs