Frequently Asked Questions
Former students can apply by submitting a Transfer Program form to theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. Connect with us for dedicated support with your application process.
Yes. Applicants may begin the OSAP application process before receiving an offer of admission; however, funding cannot be confirmed until admission and enrollment are finalized. Learn more about when to apply for OSAP.
Your submission of missing documents will be accepted until the program is full or closed. Applicants are encouraged to submit documents as early as possible to avoid delays in admission consideration.
No. If you’re currently upgrading or completing prerequisites, you can still apply. Let us know by emailing theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. You may receive a conditional offer until your required courses are finished.
You must meet all the conditions in your conditional offer before it becomes a full offer.
Depending on how much time you have before your program starts, you may still have options to meet these requirements.
We encourage you to connect with our team to review your next steps and find the best path forward.
Grade 12 English courses are accepted only from countries where English is an official or the only language of common usage. Applicants with credentials from other countries will be required to submit an assessment, an English proficiency test or complete English courses.
Transfer credit requests can be submitted after you accept your offer of admission and pay the $200 tuition deposit. More information is available on the Transfer Credit webpage.
No. Transfer credits are not available for all programs. Not all core courses are eligible, and your previous studies may need to have been completed within a certain timeframe. More information is available on the Transfer Credit webpage.
If you’ve previously studied at Seneca, contact theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca to review your credits and determine your remaining course requirements.
No, you don’t need to apply separately. If you’re eligible for a pathway, your transfer credits will be applied automatically. Check the Inbound Transfer Guide for details.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into a degree program, you may consider:
- Starting with a diploma that offers a pathway to a degree at Seneca, or
- Completing the six required courses by reviewing available upgrading options
Connect with our team to explore the best pathway for you.
Please email theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca for guidance on application and transfer timelines for your next program.
Eligible applicants will be invited by Seneca’s Admissions team after applying. For more details, visit the Pre-Admissions Testing webpage.
Accepting one offer does not remove you from a waitlist. You will be notified if a space opens, and you can still accept the new offer.
Yes. OCAS allows you to add or change programs after submission, provided it’s within the same application cycle.
You may skip that step and submit your application.
After applying, contact your institution or evaluation agency and request for them to email your documents to service@ocas.ca.
If you are a mature applicant and you do not have transcripts that show your success in prerequisite English and mathematics courses, you will receive instructions on how to take the pre-admission test(s) and fee details.
Seneca will accept your application to a program up to the fourth day of classes, as long as there is still room in the program. Note that some popular or highly competitive programs will fill up quickly, so you should apply as early as possible. Visit the Ontario Colleges website for information about Seneca's equal consideration date.
If your program is offered within the same application cycle, log into OntarioColleges.ca and change the semester start.
For programs starting in the following application cycle or later, contact us by phone at 416.764.0699, email or live chat.