ADMISSIONS ACCEPTANCE GUIDE 2012/2013 - Seneca College

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Student Services and Student Life Athletics & Recreation Seneca College has a long and proud tradition of sporting excellence dating back to the College’s formation in 1967. From varsity sports to campus recreation, the goals of the Athletics and Recreation team have always been to serve the Senecan community with unparalleled professionalism and offer the very best programs to optimize the health and lifestyles of our students, staff and neighbours while boosting school spirit and morale. The information below showcases the wide variety of programs available to Senecans through Athletics and Recreation. Varsity Sports The Seneca Sting is the most-decorated athletic program in the history of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) having won more than 450 medals since 1967. With 15 varsity sports teams, comprised of male and female student-athletes, competing nationally, against other Canadian colleges, through the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and provincially, through the OCAA, Seneca is proud of its longstanding winning tradition. Admission to all varsity events is free for all Senecans with special giveaways, door prizes and in-game entertainment available. Campus Recreation Seneca College is home to one of the largest collegiate campus recreation programs in Canada and proudly serves more than 30,000 members in the Seneca community with a variety of recreation, fitness and wellness activities to help students relax, keep fit, have fun and meet new people. Seneca Recreation offers cricket, yoga, basketball, dance, hockey, self-defence and many more programs across the College’s major campuses. From half and full-day trips off-campus for rock climbing, snowboarding, bowling and paintball to local professional sporting events and so much more, Seneca students can enjoy organized or unstructured activities at their campus of study. Students in search of passive or competitive physical activities, sport-related or wellness-based programs, can find what they’re looking for through Seneca Recreation. Fitness Centres Fitness Centres are located at all four of Seneca’s main campuses (Newnham, Markham, King and Seneca@York). Seneca Fitness Centres offer their members expert advice and a variety of classes to suit their interests. Visit the Fitness Centre at your campus to learn about memberships and programs offered. Getting Involved Seneca College students or other members of the Seneca community looking to get involved with Athletics and Recreation as an athlete, volunteer, part-time or full-time staff member or student leader will find plenty of opportunities at all Seneca campuses. From joining a varsity or extramural team, to serving as a student leader or earning an athletic bursary through the Student Athletic Association, your campus varsity or recreation councils or working part-time as a staff member on the Athletics and Recreation team; opportunities abound for Senecans looking to get involved in making us Canada’s most active, spirited and vibrant college community. Those interested in pursuing opportunities within Athletics and Recreation or getting involved with the Student Athletic Association are encouraged to contact their local Recreation office. Choose how you want to connect with Athletics and Recreation at Seneca In Person Athletics and Recreation offices are located at the following Seneca College campuses. Staff hours vary from campus to campus but full-time staff are regularly available during standard college business hours. King Campus: Garriock Hall, Lower Level (Adjacent to Gymnasium) Newnham Campus: Sports Centre (Building G), 3rd Floor Markham Campus: Fitness Centre on Garden Level or Athletics and Recreation Office on 3rd Floor (Room: 347) Seneca@York Campus: Seneca@York Recreation Centre (North-wing; adjacent to Gymnasium) Over the Phone Contact an Athletics and Recreation staff member: Newnham Campus: John Sharpe, Sr. Sport Coordinator, Varsity Email:John.Sharpe@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 22312 Shannon Wright, Sport Coordinator, Campus Recreation Email: Shannon.Wright@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 22299 Michelle Royer, Fitness Coordinator Email: Michelle.Royer@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 22976 King Campus: Angela James, Sr. Sport Coordinator Email: Angela.James@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 55156 Seneca @ York Campus: Melissa Wiseman, Sr. Sport Coordinator Email: Melissa.Wiseman@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 33300 R.J. Shupe, Fitness Officer Email: Ryan.Shupe@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 33302 Markham Campus: Chris Sousa, Sport Coordinator Email: Chris.Sousa@senecacollege.ca Tel: 416-491-5050, ext. 77250 On the Web www.SenecaSting.ca - Your home on the web for Varsity, Campus Recreation and Fitness news, information, results, announcements, events and happenings. www.Facebook.com/SenecaSting - Connect with your fellow Seneca students who are passionate about Athletics and Recreation. www.Twitter.com/SenecaSting - Follow the latest updates on news, events, results and announcements on varsity and campus recreation initiatives. www.YouTube.com/TheSenecaSting - Watch the latest varsity and campus recreation highlights and videos uploaded by the Athletics and Recreation team at Seneca College. 12 ACCEPTANCE GUIDE
Student Services and Student Life BOOKS AND SUPPLIES Seneca College bookstores are located at King, Markham, Newnham and Seneca@York campuses. As an added convenience, you can order textbooks and supplies online through our bookstore website at https://www.senecacollege.ca/estore. campus SHUTTLE service The Campus Shuttle Service provides transportation for students and employees between King, Markham, Newnham and Seneca@York campuses on weekdays. For further information on the campus shuttle schedule, please contact College Services at 416-491-5050, ext. 22143. CAREER SERVICES AT SENECA Career Services provides a broad range of job search and employment services and resources for Seneca students seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment. To connect students with employers, Career Services hosts career events and workshops including Job Fairs, Employer Information Sessions and On-campus Recruitment Visits. Our career co-ordinators offer individual advisement to students on resume & cover letter writing, interview preparation and job search skills. Also you can access the most up-to-date job postings through our online job posting website Seneca CareerLink at www.senecacareerlink.com. Take advantage of our free services by visiting the Career Services department at your campus: Newnham Campus - Room B2100; King Campus - GH2100; Seneca@ York - Room 1163; Markham Campus - Room 108; or visit www.senecacollege.ca/careerservices. COUNSELLING AND DISABILITY SERVICES Seneca’s qualified, professional counsellors help students deal with everything from career planning and educational direction to personal counselling. All students have access to confidential consultation. If you have a learning disability, visual, hearing, mobility, physical or psychiatric impairment, Counselling and Disability Services has qualified counsellors, assistive technologists, learning strategists and psychologists. For maximum benefit, please contact this department as soon as possible. Contact the Newnham Counselling and Disability Services office at 416-491-5050, ext. 22900 or 416-491-0468 (Telephone Device for Deaf). Campus Extension Room Newnham 22900 E2427 Seneca@York 33150 S3019 King 55157 209 Markham 77508 276 DEGREE AND CREDIT TRANSFER OFFICE The Degree and Credit Transfer Office at Seneca is available to assist you with your decision to continue your education after Seneca. We will guide you as you research your options, understand the credit transfer agreements, verify requirements and assist you with the application process. Seneca has a variety of transfer agreements and pathways to other postsecondary institutions, both in Canada and abroad. For more information, visit www.senecacollege.ca/degreetransfer/ or, call 416-491-5050, ext. 26464. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE and ORIENTATION The first year at college can be quite challenging. At Seneca we make it a priority to ease your transition to college life and make your first year a success. Register for orientation online at www.senecacollege.ca/ orientation. At orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet other students, learn some important information to help you in your first year and interact with staff and faculty. There are numerous support services and programs for our students that are available year-round as well. First Year Student Experience Website: www.senecacollege.ca/student/first-experience OR, e-mail: firstyear.experience@senecacollege.ca Food service Cafeterias are located at Newnham, Seneca@York, Markham and King Campus. Meal plan memberships are available for purchase at all cafeterias. They are accepted at all Seneca College Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, Pita Pit, Timothy’s and the Seneca College Residence cafeteria. HEALTH INSURANCE All full-time day-time domestic students, by being members of the Seneca Student Federation Inc., are automatically enrolled in a Health Insurance Plan that includes prescription, accident, dental & extended health insurance. Learn all of the details of your plan at www.wespeakstudent.com. All international students have mandatory health insurance covered in their tuition fee. Current international students who become part-time students for academic or personal reasons, or stay in Canada during a four month semester break, must obtain their own health insurance. Please contact International Student Services to get appropriate advice. For more information, please visit: https://studyatseneca.ca/jsp/YourWelfare.jsp INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT SENECA Our International Student Centre provides a wide variety of services and programs including The Homestay Program; orientations to Seneca, Toronto and Canada; academic counselling; immigration information; peer tutoring; special activities, trips and social events. If you are a student from another country, please contact us at 416-491-5050, ext. 22368. For airport pick-up and housing call 416-491-5050, ext. 22367. International students currently studying in Canada should remember to apply for or renew their Study Permit. You must submit a copy of this document to the International Admissions Office. LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR CAMPUS Student Services at Seneca welcomes all your questions. We’re here to connect you to everything you need at Seneca. For information about housing, transportation, health insurance, advisement & advocacy, student leadership, student life and orientation, visit our website at www.senecacollege.ca/student. To contact Student Services by telephone, please call 416-491-5050: Campus Extension Newnham Campus 22925 King Campus 55048 Seneca@York Campus 33024 Markham Campus 77190 To book a campus tour, visit yourfuture.senecacollege.ca. ACCEPTANCE GUIDE 13
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