Work-Integrated Learning

Eligibility Requirements for Work-Integrated Learning

Students meeting all academic requirements have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment.

Learn more about co-op and work experience at Seneca

Search for a program below to learn more about eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning and when to transfer.

Please note: A WIL fee will be applied when students enroll in the WIL preparation course, WTP100. Additional WIL fees may apply if your WIL program includes multiple work terms.

For more information, email senecaworks@senecapolytechnic.ca.

      

Program Name Program Code Eligibility Requirements Last Semester to Request Transfer to WIL Stream WIL Co-ordinator

Accounting & Finance

ACFC

• completion of all courses from semesters 1 to 3 and minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of third semester this includes general education courses

Semester 3 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Dorothy Tymon

dorothy.tymon@senecapolytechnic.ca

Accounting & Payroll Diploma

APPC

• completion of all semester 1 to 3 curriculum courses by the end of third term; this includes general education courses and minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of third semester

Semester 3 (Fall)

Dorothy Tymon

dorothy.tymon@senecapolytechnic.ca

Artificial Intelligence AIGC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Charmaine Johnson

charmaine.johnson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Aviation Operations

AVOC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses, including COM101/COM111 and a GenEd

Semester 2 (Winter)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Aviation Safety

ASEC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses, including COM101/COM111 and a GenEd

Semester 2 (Winter)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Biotechnology – Advanced

BTAC

• minimum grade of “B” in COM101/COM111

• cumulative GPA of 3.0

• a full course load as per the outlined curriculum

• no failed or dropped courses

• to remain in the WIL stream, students must maintain a semester 3.0 GPA and carry a full course load, as per the outlined curriculum, with no failed or dropped courses

Note: Students are required to complete the required forms by the deadline. This is a competitive program. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee entry into the WIL stream as space is limited. Decisions regarding WIL applications will be based on meeting the outlined criteria, as well as feedback provided by the Faculty.

Semester 3 (Fall)

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Brand Management

BMKC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Building Systems Engineering Technician

BTSC

• GPA of 3.0 cumulative and overall

• completion of all semester 1 courses by the end of semester 1, including COM101/COM111

Semester 1 (January intake), Semester 3 (Fall intake)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business – Insurance

BINC

• completion of all first semester courses, including COM101, with an overall GPA of 3.0

• to obtain a work term, students must be returning to full-time studies

• all co-ops must be completed in curriculum sequence

• under no circumstances can students complete a co-op at the end of their academic studies

Note: Only September starts are eligible for WIL

Semester 1 (Fall)

Dorothy Tymon

dorothy.tymon@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Administration – Financial Planning

BAFC

• completion of all courses from semesters 1 to 5

• minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of fifth semester this includes general education courses

Semester 5 (Fall)

Dorothy Tymon

dorothy.tymon@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Administration – Human Resources

BHRC

• complete 19 of 21 courses from semesters 1 to 4

• cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• must have a minimum grade of “B” in HRA701 and EAC594

• must be returning in semester 6 (May) to complete a full load of day courses

Semester 4 (Winter)

Drew Atamanuk

drew.atamanuk@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Administration – International Business

BABC

• successful completion of all required courses for semesters 1 to 3

• cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Semester 3 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Administration – Marketing

BAMC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• completion of all first, second and third semester courses

• minimum grade of “B” in EAC594, MRK200, MRK264

Semester 3 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Analytics BANC

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

• completion of all first semester curriculum courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Business Information Technology BTTC

• overall GPA of 3.8 or higher

• successful completion of all 1st and 2nd semester courses

• students must not have any academic integrity violations

Semester 2 (Summer, Winter)

Allana Allen

allana.allen@senecapolytechnic.ca

Cannabis Regulation & Quality Assurance

CAQC

• students accepted to the full-time program are automatically in the WIL stream and may opt out if they choose

• in order to remain eligible for the WIL stream, students are required to enrol in WTP100, along with all other first semester courses

• students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 and a full course load throughout the program

N/A

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Chemical Engineering Technology

CHYC

• minimum grade of “B” in COM101/COM111

• cumulative GPA of 3.0

• a full course load as per the outlined curriculum

• no failed or dropped courses

• to remain in the WIL stream, students must maintain a semester 3.0 GPA and carry a full course load, as per the outlined curriculum, with no failed or dropped courses

Note: Students are required to complete the required forms by the deadline. This is a competitive program. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee entry into the WIL stream as space is limited. Decisions regarding WIL applications will be based on meeting the outlined criteria, as well as feedback provided by the Faculty.

Semester 2 (Winter, Summer)

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical

CLPC

• minimum grade of “B” in COM101/COM111

• cumulative GPA of 3.0

• a full course load as per the outlined curriculum

• no failed or dropped courses

• to remain in the WIL stream, students must maintain a semester 3.0 GPA and carry a full course load, as per the outlined curriculum, with no failed or dropped courses

Note: Students are required to complete the required forms by the deadline. This is a competitive program. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee entry into the WIL stream as space is limited. Decisions regarding WIL applications will be based on meeting the outlined criteria, as well as feedback provided by the Faculty.

Semester 2 (Winter, Summer)

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Civil Engineering Technician

CVLC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all semester 1 and 2 courses, including the completion of COM101/COM111

Semester 2 (Winter, Summer, Fall)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Civil Engineering Technology

CVTC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all semester 1 and 2 courses, including the completion of COM101/COM111

Semester 2 (Winter, Summer, Fall)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Clinical Research

CRQC

• students accepted to the full-time program are automatically in the WIL stream and may opt out if they choose

• in order to remain eligible for the WIL stream, students are required to enrol in WTP100, along with all other first semester courses

• students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 and a full course load throughout the program

N/A

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Cloud Architecture & Administration CAAC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.5*

• must be in good academic standing

*Note: These are the minimum requirements only to apply and does not automatically confirm acceptance. This program is over-subscribed with limited spots available. GPA will be much higher.

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Engineering Technology

ECTC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses including COM101/COM111

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Programmer

CPD

• successful completion of all first and second semester required courses (including COM101/COM111 and Liberals/General Education) in the semester you apply for WIL as stated in the most current full-time course calendar

• be enrolled in a minimum of four courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (five or more courses)

• minimum semester GPA of 3.2 (four courses)

• minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• to remain in the WIL stream, students need to maintain enrolment in a minimum of four courses and overall GPA of 3.0

Note: To take advantage of the WIL stream, students will transfer into the CPA three-year diploma program. 

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Mary Saith

mary.saith@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Programming

CPP

• successful completion of all first and second semester required courses (including COM101/COM111 and Liberals/General Education) in the semester you apply for WIL as stated in the most current full-time course calendar

• be enrolled in a minimum of four courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (five or more courses)

• minimum semester GPA of 3.2 (four courses)

• minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• to remain in the WIL stream, students need to maintain enrolment in a minimum of four courses and overall GPA of 3.0

Note: To take advantage of the WIL stream, students will transfer into the CPA three-year diploma program. 

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Mary Saith

mary.saith@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Programming & Analysis

CPAC

• successful completion of all first and second semester required courses (including COM101/COM111 and Liberals/General Education) in the semester you apply for WIL as stated in the most current full-time course calendar

• be enrolled in a minimum of four courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (five or more courses)

• minimum semester GPA of 3.2 (four courses)

• minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• to remain in the WIL stream, students need to maintain enrolment in a minimum of four courses and overall GPA of 3.0

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Mary Saith

mary.saith@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Systems Technician

CSNC

• successful completion of all first and second semester required courses (including COM101/COM111 and Liberals/General Education) in the semester you apply for WIL as stated in the most current full-time course calendar

• be enrolled in a minimum of four courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (five or more courses) in the application semester

• minimum semester GPA of 3.2 (four courses) in the application semester

• minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• once admitted into the WIL stream, students are required to take at least four courses in their subsequent academic semesters and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Semester 2 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Charmaine Johnson

charmaine.johnson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Computer Systems Technology

CTYC

• successful completion of all first and second semester required courses (including COM101/COM111 and Liberals/General Education) in the semester you apply for WIL as stated in the most current full-time course calendar

• be enrolled in a minimum of four courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (five or more courses) in the application semester

• minimum semester GPA of 3.2 (four courses) in the application semester

• minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• once admitted into the WIL stream, students are required to take at least four courses in their subsequent academic semesters and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Charmaine Johnson

charmaine.johnson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Cosmetic Science

CSPC

• students accepted to the full-time program are automatically in the WIL stream and may opt out if they choose

• in order to remain eligible for the WIL stream, students are required to enrol in WTP100, along with all other first semester courses

• students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA and a full course load throughout the program

N/A

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Cybersecurity & Threat Management

CYTC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.5*

• must be in good academic standing

*Note: These are the minimum requirements only to apply and does not automatically confirm acceptance. This program is over-subscribed with limited spots available. GPA will be much higher.

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Allana Allen

allana.allen@senecapolytechnic.ca

Database Application Developer

DADC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.5*; with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a higher minimum GPA may be required

*Note: These are the minimum requirements only to apply and does not automatically confirm acceptance.

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Jennifer Yip

jennifer.yip@senecapolytechnic.ca

Digital & Social Media Marketing DMMC

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Completion of all first semester curriculum courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation

EMAC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses including COM101/COM111

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Electronics Engineering Technician

EENC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses including COM101/COM111

Semester 2 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Electronics Engineering Technology

EETC

• GPA of 3.0 term and cumulative

• successful completion of all required semester 1 and semester 2 courses including COM101/COM111

Semester 4 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Ana Hernandez

ana.hernandez@senecapolytechnic.ca

Environmental Landscape Management

EVLC

• minimum GPA of 2.5

• all semester 1 courses complete including COM101

• maintain minimum GPA of 2.5

Semester 1 (Fall)

Leanna Monardo

leanna.monardo@senecapolytechnic.ca

Environmental Technician

ETMC

• GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all semester 1 courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Environmental Technology

EMTC

• GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all semester 1 courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Esports Marketing Management

EMKC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Fire Protection Engineering Technology

FPTC

• GPA of 3.0 (Fall: 3.0 and semesters 1 to 3: cumulative 3.0)

• successful completion of all courses from semester1 to 3, including COM101/COM111

Semester 3 (Fall)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Global Hospitality Business Development

GBDC

• enrolled as a full-time student

• GPA of 2.0 of higher

Semester 1* (Fall, Winter, Summer)

*Note: If taking multiple graduate certificates, semester 1 of first graduate certificate

Alecia Swaby

alecia.swaby@senecapolytechnic.ca

Global Hospitality Operations Management

GOMC

• enrolled as a full-time student

• GPA of 2.0 of higher

Semester 1* (Fall, Winter, Summer)

*Note: If taking multiple graduate certificates, semester 1 of first graduate certificate

Alecia Swaby

alecia.swaby@senecapolytechnic.ca

Global Hospitality Sustainable Leadership

GHLC

• enrolled as a full-time student

• GPA of 2.0 of higher

Semester 1* (Fall, Winter, Summer)

*Note: If taking multiple graduate certificates, semester 1 of first graduate certificate

Alecia Swaby

alecia.swaby@senecapolytechnic.ca

Government Relations

GRMC

• must maintain GPA of 3.5

• must have an "A" in GRM700 and 701

• successful completion of first semester courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

Tina Pressman

tina.pressman@senecapolytechnic.ca

Human Resources Management

HRMC

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• all program curriculum courses (6) in semester 1 with no DNAs, DNCs or fails

• only two transfer credits are allowed per semester

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Drew Atamanuk

drew.atamanuk@senecapolytechnic.ca

International Transportation & Customs

TCSC

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• all semester 1 and 2 courses completed with no fails

• must have been a full-time student throughout the entire TCS program

Semester 2 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Drew Atamanuk

drew.atamanuk@senecapolytechnic.ca

Marketing Management

MKMC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Mechanical Engineering Technology – Building Sciences

MBTC

• GPA of 3.0 cumulative and overall

• completion of all semester 1 courses by the end of semester 1, including COM101/COM111

Semester 1 (January intake), Semester 3 (Fall intake)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Mechanical Technician – CNC Programing

MTCPW

• GPA of 3.0 cumulative and overall

• completion of all semester 1 courses by the end of semester 1, including COM101/COM111

Semester 1 (January intake), Semester 3 (Fall intake)

Ramona Garrett

ramona.garrett@senecapolytechnic.ca

Non-Profit & Social Sector Management

NPMC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

• must be in good academic standing

Semester 1 (Fall)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs & Quality Operations

RAQC

• students accepted to the full-time program are automatically in the WIL stream and may opt out if they choose

• in order to remain eligible for the WIL stream, students are required to enrol in WTP100, along with all other first semester courses

• students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA and a full course load throughout the program

N/A

Zahra Hirji

zahra.hirji@senecapolytechnic.ca

Professional Selling PSLC

• successful completion of all first semester professional subjects

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Project Management – Information Technology

PMCC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.8

• must be in good academic standing

 

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Charmaine Johnson

charmaine.johnson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Public Administration

PADC

• must maintain GPA of 3.5

• must have a "B" in all courses

• students may be required to participate in a preliminary interview with faculty

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

Tina Pressman

tina.pressman@senecapolytechnic.ca

Public Relations – Corporate Communications

PRCC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Tina Pressman

tina.pressman@senecapolytechnic.ca

Sports, Entertainment & Event Marketing

SEMC

• must maintain GPA of 3.0

• successful completion of all first semester professional courses

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Sepideh Delkhoun

sepideh.hashemi-delkhoun@senecapolytechnic.ca

Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics SCMC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

• must be in good academic standing

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter, Summer)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Sustainable Business Management

SMBC

• successful completion of all first semester required courses

• minimum semester GPA of 3.0

• must be in good academic standing

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Danielle Ferguson

danielle.ferguson@senecapolytechnic.ca

Technical Communication

TECC

• must maintain GPA of 3.5

• must have an A in TCN700 and TCN709

• successful completion of first semester courses

Semester 1 (Summer)

Tina Pressman

tina.pressman@senecapolytechnic.ca

Tourism – Services Management – Global Tourism Business Specialization

GTBC

• enrolled as a full-time student

• GPA of 2.5 or higher

• completion of all first semester curriculum courses

• successful completion of COM101/COM111 in semester 1

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Alecia Swaby

alecia.swaby@senecapolytechnic.ca

Tourism – Services Management – Travel Services Specialization

TISC

• enrolled as a full-time student

• GPA of 2.5 or higher

• completion of all first semester curriculum courses

• successful completion of COM101/COM111 in semester 1

Semester 1 (Fall, Winter)

Alecia Swaby

alecia.swaby@senecapolytechnic.ca