OCAS Application Support

If you’re a Canadian applicant and ready to apply, join us at Newnham Campus for one-on-one OCAS application support. We’ll also waive the application fee.

Date:  Monday, Dec. 15 to Friday, Dec. 19

Time:  Drop in anytime Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Location:  The Service Hub, Newnham Campus, Building D, Level 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We will walk you through what to expect on the OCAS website, including how to:

search and add programs to your application
review program requirements
request transcripts or supporting documents digitally from your institutions
submit your application and track the status of your application

To get the most out of your advising session, please bring:

your OCAS login information (if you have already created an account)
a list of programs or areas of interest you’re considering
questions about admission requirements, next steps or starting your application

Seneca proudly offers more than 300 programs in various areas of study—from health care, technology and business to creative arts, science and more. You can browse our programs or try our career assessment tool to explore options and career possibilities.

Our team is also happy to offer one-on-one advising during the OCAS application support drop-in to help you find the program that’s right for you.

Yes, applications are open for our January 2026 Term. Explore program availability to see which programs are currently accepting applications and which may be waitlisted. Availability is updated regularly, so we encourage you to check often if you have specific programs in mind and to apply early for competitive programs.

If you’re a mature applicant applying to a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma program and have not met program-specific prerequisite courses, you’ll be invited to write the mature applicant test(s) to meet English and/or mathematics requirements for your program.

If pre-admission testing is recommended, Seneca will contact you directly by email with the details of how to complete the test(s).

For some highly competitive programs, the English and mathematics grades or test scores can determine the ranking of applicants. It is in your best interest to complete these requirements as soon as possible. Learn more about pre-admission testing.

Please review our English Proficiency Requirements to determine whether they are required for admission to your program.

Yes. We can guide you through the entire post-application process, including: