Considering a global learning opportunity is a big decision, and Global Learning and Engagement is here to support you. GET STARTED HERE.
Great question! There are countless reasons why. They include learning about a new culture, exploring academic/work environments outside of Canada, and gaining invaluable skills.
The important point is to figure out why YOU want to go abroad. Answering that question may change which opportunity is best for you. Contact Global Learning and Engagement to learn which program(s) aligns with your academic, personal and professional goals.
Global Opportunity
We have opportunities around the world. Explore the opportunities to find where you can go with Seneca. When you can go depends on the type of global learning opportunity.
No, this is not required. All courses through our global learning opportunities are in English. There may be an opportunity to learn another language during a opportunity.
Ensuring the you earn credits for the course(s) that you take abroad is an important part of preparing for your global opportunity. Global Learning and Engagement and your Academic Program Area will help you through the process of identifying courses abroad that will be eligible for credit transfer at Seneca.
Visit the Credit Transfer Guide and use it as a starting point when thinking about which institution to attend and which courses to select. The credit transfer guide is meant to be used as a guideline and never a rule as credit transfer can vary for individual students based on their program of study, courses already completed at Seneca and program completion requirements.
Students must have:
have completed one full semester of study at Seneca prior to participation
be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Seneca
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
be in good standing in Seneca
be 18 years of age or older
Some programs will have additional eligibility requirements.
There are a limited number of seats for each opportunity. If you aren’t selected for your first choice, will we will try and find another one for you.
Of course! However, it’s important you talk with an immigration specialist before starting an application. They will make sure the global learning opportunity doesn’t impact your study and/or study permit. Contact an immigration specialist at theservicehub@senecacollege.ca
For now, we only let students join our vetted programs.
After choosing a global learning opportunity, follow the instructions to apply. We only accept application through our online application.
Deadlines vary for each global learning opportunity. Application deadline for each type of opportunity:
Global Learning and Engagement will check your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Together with academic stakeholders, we will review your application. You will receive results no later than 4 weeks after the application deadline.
This depends on the global learning opportunity.
To contact your student adviser to review your Outbound Learning Agreement form:
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