Seneca Polytechnic

Compare the program, not the name

Use the live program search. Compare area of study, credential, campus, delivery, intake, and admission requirements. Also compare any work-integrated-learning option. Similar program names can lead to different credentials. They can also lead to different next steps.

Seneca maintains pathways within and beyond the institution. The published York University pathway is a concrete example, not a blanket Seneca-to-York guarantee. Admission and credit depend on the completed Seneca program, grades, the York destination, exclusions, and the agreement in force when a student transfers.

For international students, DLI status alone does not give post-graduation work-permit eligibility for every program. Check the IRCC DLI list. Check the exact Seneca program's current eligibility label. Do this before you apply or pay.

Program range and required co-op degrees

Seneca's application guide counts more than 190 full-time programs. Its co-op page says over 140 programs include work-integrated learning, either as a required co-op or work term or as an optional stream.

Seven degrees require a paid co-op term: the Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering), Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management, Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics, Honours Bachelor of Information Technology in Cybersecurity, and Honours Bachelor of Technology in Software Development. A co-op or work term needs at least 420 hours of work.

Two flagship program records

Two program pages show what a program record tells you. Computer Programming & Analysis (CPA) is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma at Newnham, with January, May and September starts, hybrid delivery and an optional co-op stream. Practical Nursing (PND) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma over five semesters at King and Newnham, also with three starts and hybrid delivery. Both pages carry a PGWP-eligible label on October 3, 2026.

Match the campus first

Match the campus on the program page to the residence or commute you are considering. Newnham is in Toronto, King is in King City, Seneca@York is on York University's grounds, and the aviation location is in Peterborough.

Two residence buildings

Seneca's residence page lists two furnished, apartment-style buildings. Newnham has 1,100 spaces and is open to students from all four campuses. King has 230 spaces for students studying at King. Every suite has private bedrooms, and you share the bathroom and kitchenette with one roommate.

2026–27 rates

The 2026–27 academic-year rate is $9,840 for September 6, 2026 to April 24, 2027, for full-time Seneca students. It covers utilities, internet and a furnished suite. Paying in two or three instalments costs $9,965, because those options add a $125 administration fee. A winter-term-only stay costs $4,920.

Applying and living in residence

Each residence application needs a $100 non-refundable application fee. You can apply before Seneca accepts you into a program. Space is offered first come, first served, and academic-year applications open in March with offers starting in May. Winter-term applications open in October.

A meal plan isn't required in residence, and the residence has no co-ed or family suites. The front desk is open 24 hours. Rates on the residence site cover 2026–27 only, and future rates are subject to review. Rates for 2027–28 weren't posted when we checked on October 3, 2026.

Advising and where to ask

The student-advising page explains that enrolled students have a program adviser. The adviser helps with requirements, schedules, academic status, planning, and referrals. The same resource points students to the Learning Centre, Accessible Learning Services, and counselling. It also points to financial aid and international support.

Ask how a service is delivered for your campus. Also ask about your study format. A service listed institution-wide may still have requirements. These may be about appointments or documentation. They may be about eligibility or location.

Learning, accessibility and wellbeing

Seneca's student services page lists free counselling. It lists Learning Centres with tutoring, workshops and exam preparation. It also lists Accessible Learning Services. That service arranges accommodations and adaptive technology once you provide documentation. First Peoples@Seneca offers advising, tutoring, mentoring and cultural teachings. These are for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

Starting at Seneca

For new students, peer mentoring starts with a pre-arrival program. It begins six weeks before your first term. It continues through that term. International students get free airport pickup, housing help, orientation and immigration advising. The Service Hub answers general questions across nine channels.

Clubs, government and sport

Outside class, the Seneca Student Federation (SSF) is the student government. You can join or start a club, and Seneca's athletics program is one of the most decorated in Ontario Colleges Athletic Association history. Campus recreation and fitness programs run alongside varsity teams.

What the student fees cover

Your fees pay for much of this. A full-time domestic student starting at Newnham in September 2026 pays $277.37 for the student health and dental plan, $59.43 for athletics and recreation, $29.35 for the Learning Centre and three SSF fees totalling $150 in the first semester, according to Seneca's CPA costs page. Domestic students with comparable coverage can apply to opt out of the health and dental plan.