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 Welcome to Otonabee!StatsSingle Rooms: 185 Triple Rooms: 33 Click here to view a 3D drawing of a Single room in Otonabee College! Cost 2011-2012*:
*Prices listed are for the 2011-2012 academic year and are subject to Board approval **Please note that the default meal plan for all apartments on Symons Campus is 1700 flex. If you wish to have a larger meal plan you must email your request to residence@trentu.ca.
Common RoomsEach of the 8 houses in OC have a common room of their very own. This common room is shared by the 35-45 students in the house, and is fully furnished with tables, chairs, and at least one couch. Most houses choose to 'chip in' and purchase a TV/DVD/VCR for house use in the common room throughout the year. Residence Life CoordinatorSuni Karir College OfficeHead of Colleges: Dr. Robin Lathangue, 748-1011 x.7660 Mailing AddressOtonabee College About the CollegeThe college's distinctive buildings range along a cedar ridge overlooking the river from which the college derives its name ('fast, flowing water'). To the east, an uninterrupted vista of rolling rural landscapes; to the west, the newly-constructed Peter Gzowski College and the Science buildings, the Faryon pedestrian bridge, providing easy access to the Bata Library, the Athletic Complex and the other Symons Campus colleges. From One of Our Students...Otonabee College is a fantastic place to live, study and grow at Trent. The houses within Otonabee are a great place to gain a sense of community; your housemates become your family away from home. Regardless of which house you live in, Otonabee has an enormous amount of pride which comes from its amazing leaders, outstanding administrative staff, and motivated students. There is always something going on in OC and the support from your fellow College mates and staff make it easy to join in and excel. Otonabee College is an experience you do not want to miss! Go OC! - Caitlin Wehrle (Alumni, Anthropology major) Room & Furnishings and DimensionsA typical single room (90" wide x 145" length) has:
Telephone & InternetPhone and internet service at Trent University is a new system as of 2006-2007. High speed internet is provided as a "plug'n'go" service via Peterborough Utilities. Phone service is provided via a voice over internet protocol (VOIP) through Nexicom. The cost of each of these services is included in the residence fees. The phone service includes a long list of features including 250 minutes per month of long distance calling in North America and 2.9 cents/minute for long distance calls after the first 250 minutes. For an additional $10/month, students can receive unlimited long distance calling if they wish. There is no charge for incoming calls. There are competitive overseas rates that vary depending on the country and calling cards also work on the system for long distance. For more information please visit www.nexicom.net/trent. Apartments at Otonabee
Triple rooms- Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy did I get a triple room? I never asked for one – it was actually my last preference for room choice. You were assigned to a college residence and style of living based on application date/time, which takes into consideration, but does not guarantee, the college residence preferences you put on your residence application form and how full our accommodations are at date/time of your application. Our method of assigning rooms is as fair as possible. Inevitably, it is impossible to provide every student with his or her preferred choices. Every student who applied prior to June 1st at 4pm is guaranteed a bed, though we don’t guarantee style of room/living. Yes, We have considered application info when placing students in triple rooms looking at habits and interests noted on application forms. The furniture varies depending on college and room configuration. Some will have 3 sets of traditional residence furniture however most have Bunk/Loft Units which create more open floor space for the students in the room. Yes. We provide the same standard bed and mattress found in all residence bedrooms. The difference is that they are in a bunk or loft configuration. Feedback from students in previous years indicates that they like having their own bunk/loft unit within the room.
How can I handle living with two roommates? As part of Introductory Seminar Week, students participate in a program called "Setting up for Success", designed to facilitate discussion around living with others, such as room standards and use of belongings. The session is designed to help you and your roommates begin discussions that will identify and establish expectations that each of you have about your new relationship. Housing Services staff will help facilitate the session and are available to you for assistance if necessary throughout the year. Want to see photos? Email us at residence@trentu.ca to request pictures of the triple rooms. |