Welcome to Winter 2026 Semester! | ITAS | Seneca Polytechnic

Welcome to Winter 2026!

Please use the following resources to help you get started for this semester.

1. Learn@Seneca (Blackboard Ultra)

Learn@Seneca (Blackboard Ultra) is our learning management system where students access your class materials such as course slides, assessments, and grades.

• Please review Seneca’s Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirement policy.
• Resources on how to configure Learn@Seneca is available at Blackboard Ultra.
• Requirements Checklist to help you with configuring your course(s).
• Make your course available and post announcements for your students (Making your Course Available).

2. Delivery Modes

Delivery Modes must remain in the mode that was originally configured.

• Learn more about the Teaching Modalities at Seneca.
• Teaching a flexible class? Resources can be found at Flexible Teaching (HyFlex).
• Flexible classes require the professor to be onsite while offering an in-person and online classroom experience.

3. Need a place to work?

• Please enjoy the A3058, K2030, K4, or K5 employee spaces.
• For K2030, K4 and K5, use the Engage app to book your work space.
• Find out more at Flexible Work.

4. Need classroom support?

• Email the emergency class email for classroom technology challenges.
• The email address is available on all podium stations. 

5. SYL (Syllabus)

• SYL is Seneca's new syllabus system.
• Please configure your SYL using our Syllabus (SYL) Checklist.
• Once your SYL is approved by our team, please post your SYL to Learn@Seneca by adding a Syllabus Link to Learn@Seneca.

6. Where do I store my Fall 2025 assessments?

• Please reach out to our admin assistant and we will find a safe home for these assessments.

Upcoming Dates: Remember to mark your calendars

• Jan 5: Classes start
• Jan 16: “Day 10” of the semester
• Feb 16: Family Day holiday
• Feb 23-27: Study Week – no classes
• Mar 13: “DNC” date
• Apr 3: Good Friday holiday
• Apr 17: Classes end
• Apr 20: Final grades due by 9:00 am

Get a full look at the academic dates.

Bookmark our ITAS Intranet page for important dates and helpful articles.

Summary of actions required

• Post welcome announcements on Learn@Seneca.
• Post your SYL link on Learn@Seneca.
• Make your course available.
• Get started on your new year's resolution!