ACCESSIBILITY
SERVICES

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We are committed to empowering every student

The Accessibility Services team is committed to supporting eligible students in navigating their disability-related health conditions, which may be permanent, persistent or prolonged, by assessing their functional limitations and barriers to academic success. Accessibility Services collaborates with faculty and staff to implement accessible solutions in a timely manner.

Accessibility Services supports UCW in meeting its legal duty to accommodate in accordance with the Accessible BC Act and the Human Rights Act. For more details, please review Policy 5051 – Academic Accommodation for Students with Accessibility Needs.

Services We Offer

Learn about our commitment to providing inclusive resources and accommodations for students with disabilities to thrive academically & socially

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Academic Accommodations

Full-time UCW students are assigned a dedicated student adviser with program-specific knowledge. Our student advisers will work with you throughout your program and help you access the services and supports you need to be successful.

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Assistive Technology

Our international student services is here to help you easily transition to life at Seneca. Our services include free airport pickup, housing and accommodation assistance, International student orientation, visa assistance, and health insurance.

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Counseling and Advising

We welcome current faculty, staff and administrative employees to explore the links on this page, many of which will take you to the employee portal (SharePoint) to view information and resources that we hope you will find helpful.

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Physical Accessibility

The Academic Pathways team provides a number of services to help students to continue their education at UCW or other institutions, including research and application assistance, information sessions, advisement appointments and events. 

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Sign Language Interpreting

Counselling is available for students who might be dealing with a variety of personal problems. The demands of school can feel overwhelming and there are times when unexpected events happen in our lives. We are here to help you through life’s difficult moments.

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Housing Accommodations

For those who need help with their courses, our Learning Centres provide various approaches to learning support, including workshops and tutoring. We can help you develop learning strategies and skills essential to success in your program.