Trent University Oshawa to Welcome Public to Spring Thaw Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Live music, BBQ, academic and program information to be available

Friday, May 04, 2012, Oshawa

Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus is pleased to invite applicants, new and interested students along with their friends and families to the Spring Thaw Open House at the Thornton Road Campus in Oshawa on Saturday, May 12, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Live music and a barbeque will take place outdoors, where visitors can speak with professors, students and alumni about the Trent experience. Campus tours will run every 30 minutes. The Admissions team will be available to answer questions and help applicants accept offers of admission on site.

Open House Highlights:

• TOUR THE CAMPUS: Join campus tours departing every 30 minutes. Visit the Civic Centre and learn about the athletics facility.
• LEARN ABOUT THE TRENT EXPERIENCE: Hear from professors, students and alumni about why Trent is an ideal place to pursue your education.
• TALK TO PROFESSORS AND STAFF: Engage with faculty about the program of your interest, and learn about student services, scholarships and financial aid.
• ACCEPT OFFERS OF ADMISSION: The admissions team will be on hand to answer questions and help applicants accept offers of admission on site via OUAC. Please bring your Trent Identification Number (TIN) and OUAC account login information (password).
• Barbeque lunch (rain or shine) $7 per person.

Schedule of events and registration can be found at www.trentu.ca/openhouse

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For more information, please contact:  Sasha Trivett, manager recruitment, 705-750-8205, sashatrivett@trentu.ca or to RSVP, please visit www.trentu.ca/openhouse or call 1-888-739-8885.