Goals For Today
What College is all about
What Seneca has to offer
-Program areas
-disability, transitional, financial aid, and additional services
Getting ready for success at Seneca
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Differences Between College and
University: What’s the Real Story?
College
University
PURPOSE
Most programs are applied;
purpose is to prepare for
specific career
Most programs are not applied;
purpose is to gain knowledge and
expertise in certain area
LENGTH OF STUDY
Most programs are 2-3 years
in length
Most programs are 3-4 years
TEACHING/LEARNING
Focus is hands on and applied; Focus is on lecture style and text
often involve field placement book learning
WHERE YOU END UP
May need to pursue further
education to move up or
qualify for certain jobs
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May need to additional job related
training or to pursue further
education
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What Seneca has to offer…
Location (2 campuses in York Region, 2 campuses
in North York)
Broad Range of Programs that cover all areas of
college education and…
…unique programs not found at all other colleges
(ex: BCD, BTR, Aviation, Underwater Skills)
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Seneca Disability Services
Counsellors
-accommodations, advocacy, support, bursary
funding
Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist
-study skills, time management, organization,
assistive technology training
Psycho-educational Clinic
-updated psycho-educational reports
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Typical Accommodations for Students
with LD
 Test accommodations:
-quiet room, extra time, use of computer, specialized
software, scribes, readers
 Additional time for assignments/projects
 Access to assistive technology for use in classroom or
at home (Dragon, Kurzweil, Inspiration etc.)
 Access to e-books
 Tutoring and note taking
 Reduced Course Load
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Differences Between High School and
College Disability Services
 You are responsible for seeking out
services you require (see handout)
 No modification of program
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Transitional Services
Summer Transition Program for Students with
Disabilities
One on one appointment(s) with Disability
Counsellors available over the summer
Campus/Program Orientation
SMILE Mentoring Program
Success at Seneca (Faculty/staff coaches)
First Year Experience Guide
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Financial Aid
 Entrance Scholarships (automatically considered)
 OSAP (government loan program)
-Self identify as having a disability to receive:
 automatic $2000 grant/year
 access to Bursary for Students with Disabilities (up to $10,000
for specific needs ex: AT)
 Tuition Bursary (apply through SIRIS after accepted)
For more info: Financial Aid/OSAP websites listed in handout
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Additional Services
General Counselling (personal, academic, career)
Tutoring
Student Services (Employment Counselling, Clubs,
Student federation, Housing…etc)
Seneca Health Centre (GPs, Psychiatrist, Nurses)
Athletics and Recreation
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Get Ready for Success at Seneca
Students:
Start preparing early (see checklist)
Be self aware (skills, strengths, interests…) and
make informed choice for school and program
Be ready to take on more responsibility for
managing your education and disability
Get connected…make regular apts. with your
Disability Counsellor
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Get Ready for Success at Seneca
Parents:
Help with self assessment/research/application
process
Keep an open mind; many options available
Become aware of differences between high school
and post secondary systems
Stay interested and connected but help
son/daughter take ownership for managing
disability and academics
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What if I don’t get in/feel ready yet?
Upgrading:
Upgrade marks in high school
Academic upgrading courses/certificate
Pre-Health (for BScN and PN requirements)
Not sure about next step:
Continuing Education
General Arts Program/Pre-Media Studies
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