What is Academic Advising?
Undergraduate academic advising at Trent is an on-going educational partnership between advisor and advisee that is dedicated to student learning, development, and success.
Academic Advisors help undergraduate students clarify their academic goals, decide which courses to take, understand academic regulations and degree requirements, connect with the services they need and, ultimately, take charge of their own education.
We hope that this website, in conjunction with regular advising appointments, will help you make the most of your undergraduate experience at Trent.
Winter Closure and Start of the Term
Trent University is closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. The university reopens on Monday, January 5, 2026, and classes resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
On January 5 and January 6, you can call a college office if you have general advising questions. Note that you will not be able to book an appointment with an academic advisor until same-day booking begins on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:50 am.
During the first two weeks of the Winter term (January 7 to January 21, 2026), the Academic Advisors in all Colleges will be booking Same-Day Advising appointments. These appointments can only be booked on the same day they occur; these appointments cannot be booked in advance. For more information about appointments at the start of the winter term, visit the Book an Appointment page.
Upcoming Event
Course Registration Drop In
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 1pm - 4pm | Bata Library (Elaine Stravo Room, BL 202)
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 1pm - 4pm | Bata Library (Elaine Stravo Room, BL 202)
Find Resources and Tools to Support your Educational Planning
Planning your Degree
- Degree Planning Tools
- My Academic Plan
- DIY Degree Check
- What can I do with my Degree?
- GPA Calculator
- Academic Calendar, Academic Timetable
- Declare or Change your Major
- Transfer into Direct Entry Competitive Programs
- Difficulties Completing Coursework
- Your Academic Status
- Dropping a Course
- New Transfer Students
Course Selection and Registration: 4-Step Process
- Course Registration FAQs
- Understanding Degree Requirements
- Selecting Courses
- Creating a Schedule
- Registering for Courses
Meet with An Advisor
Supports for Graduate Students and Post-Graduate Certificate Students
Are you a graduate student looking for advising support? If you are completing a Masters or PhD program, please contact your graduate program directly or the School of Graduate Studies at graduate@trentu.ca
Are you a post-graduate certificate student looking for advising support? If you are completing a post-graduate certificate, please businesscertsptbo@trentu.ca (Peterborough campus) or durhamcerts@trentu.ca (Durham campus) and you will be directed to the correct person.