Trent is Your University, Too

We know that going to university is a big transition for both you and your student. Please feel free to use the resources we’ve compiled to learn as much as you can about the University community.

This section contains a handbook for parents and information that may be of value to those who have entrusted Trent with their loved ones. Parents are also highly encouraged to review the New Student Orientation Program.

Publications from Trent

Parent Handbook 2006
Health Benefits Information 2006

Other Useful Publications

Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College
By Joshua Borgenicht, David Worick and Jennifer Piven
© 2004 Chronicle Books ISBN: 0-81184-230-4
 
I Wanna Be Sedated: 30 Writers on Parenting Teenagers
Edited by Faith Conlon and Gail Hudson
© 2005 Seal Press ISBN: 1-58005-127-8
 
My Roommate is Driving Me Crazy!
By Susan Fee
© 2005 Adams Media ISBN: 1-59337-269-8
 
Millennials Go To College
By Neil Howe and William Strauss
© 2003 AACRAO ISBN: 1-57858-033-1
 
Letting Go: A parents’ guide to understanding the college years
By Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
© 1997 Harper Collins ISBN: 0-06-095244-X
 
Now I Know Why Tigers Eat Their Young: Surviving a new generation of teenagers
By Dr. Peter Marshall
© 2000 Whitecap Books ISBN: 1-55285-062-5
 
Knowing Students: Student Research on Student Life
Edited by Wanda Nault and Mary-Beth Raddon
© 2005 Brock University
(Copies can be obtained by contacting Mary Beth Raddon at mraddon@brocku.ca or 905-688-5550 x 3460)
 
Leaving Home: Survival of the Hippest
By Andie Parton and Lynn Johnston
© 2003 Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN 0-7407-3303-6
 
What Rachel Sa: A Field Guide for Parents
By Rachel Sa
© 2002 Winding Star Press ISBN1-55366-240-7

If you have found a helpful resource please let us know about it.

If you have any questions or comments please e-mail the Office of Student Affairs.