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Goals For Today

What College is all aboutWhat Seneca has to offer-Program areas -disability, transitional, financial aid, and additional servicesGetting 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; often involve field placement

Focus is on lecture style and text book learning

WHERE YOU END UP May need to pursue further education to move up or qualify for certain jobs

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 ServicesCounsellors-accommodations, advocacy, support, bursary

fundingLearning Strategist/Assistive Technologist-study skills, time management, organization,

assistive technology trainingPsycho-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/projectsAccess to assistive technology for use in classroom or

at home (Dragon, Kurzweil, Inspiration etc.)Access to e-booksTutoring and note takingReduced 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 ServicesSummer Transition Program for Students with

Disabilities One on one appointment(s) with Disability

Counsellors available over the summer Campus/Program OrientationSMILE Mentoring ProgramSuccess 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 programBe ready to take on more responsibility for

managing your education and disabilityGet connected…make regular apts. with your

Disability Counsellor

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Get Ready for Success at SenecaParents:Help with self assessment/research/application

processKeep an open mind; many options availableBecome 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 schoolAcademic upgrading courses/certificatePre-Health (for BScN and PN requirements)Not sure about next step:Continuing Education General Arts Program/Pre-Media Studies