Seneca is comprehensive college with degree, diploma and certificate programs. With 10 campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca provides internationally recognized education, training, and academic pathways key to graduate career success in the global economy. The college was established during the formation of Ontario’s college system in 1967. The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were established on May 21, 1965. The school was founded as part of a provincial initiative to provide career-oriented diploma and certificate courses, as well as continuing education programs to Ontario communities. Seneca has campuses located throughout the Greater Toronto Area — each with academic specialties and unique appeal. Newnham Campus is located on the north side of Finch Avenue at Hwy. 404 (Don Valley Parkway) and Finch Avenue East. It houses full-time and part-time programs in Applied Arts, Business and Technology, as well as the Seneca Student Residence. Construction is underway on a new four storey, 160,600-square-foot building at the campus. Upon completion in Fall 2011, the new building will create space for an additional 1,100 students.