Orientation Week Workshops
Welcome to Trent!
We know the transition to university isn't easy, so we're here to help.
Orientation Week Workshops
Start off Right - Squad Sessions
Join your Orientation Squad at the Academic Skills session, titled "Start off Right." We'll cover important basics to help you feel comfortable in your first classes: effective notetaking, efficient reading strategies, and tools for regular review. Sessions are scheduled on Tuesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
Start off Right - slides (pdf)
Mature and Transfer Orientation
At the Mature and Transfer Orientation on Wednesday, September 4, Academic Skills offers two short sessions: "Ready, Set, Go to Class Prepared" and "Read Right and Cite."
Ready, Set, Go to Class Prepared
Intro to Undergrad
During Intro to Undergrad on Wednesday, September 4 (1-3pm), Academic Skills explores common assignments and valuable skills that students develop in their field of study. Students also hear from Academic Advisors about the opportunities in their degree pathways at Trent and from Careers staff about how to engage in valuable experiences and find a meaningful career path. The event ends with a conversation with faculty about their work and their lives outside of the academy.
- Intro to Undergrad: Sciences - Wenjack (OC W102)
- Intro to Undergrad: Social Sciences - Gzowski 114
- Intro to Undergrad: Humanities - Stohn Hall, TSC 1.22
Watch for September workshops on Writing and Time Management for first-year students
Online Guide to University Transition
Survive and Thrive is a short guide that helps incoming Trent students learn how to be successful through their first term at university.