On this page you will find common questions students might have regarding planning their degree. If you don't see your question here or would like some more clarification, visit the Connect with Us tab for options to connect with Academic Advising in the Colleges.
Can I change my major to any degree at Trent?
There are many degrees at Trent that you can change your major to on myTrent. Watch the video on How to use the Change of Major form here. There are some programs at Trent that are direct-entry programs. The Change of Major form cannot be used for direct-entry programs. To transfer into these programs, you will need to submit an application. Visit the Transfer into Direct Entry Competitive Programs page for more information.
I'm not going to be able to finish my assignments for my course due to personal issues, what can I do?
If you have difficulties completing your course work for the term, the first thing you would want to do is reach out to your professor. Try to talk to your professor about options available to you. We recognize that this can be a stressful situation but try not to panic. The most important thing is to make sure you communicate with your professor about your ability to complete the course work. If this needs to escalate further, you can refer to the Academic Calendar - Difficulties with Completion of Coursework or Exams.
I missed the drop deadline; can I still drop a course?
Typically, if you missed the drop deadline you cannot drop a course. You will stay enrolled in the course and receive a final grade. It may be a helpful reminder that you can repeat a course in following years, which is an opportunity to improve your grade in the course. Your higher grade will appear on your transcript. The Petition for Late Withdrawal is for when you missed the withdrawal deadline but are unable to complete the course work due to extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the drop deadline and completing coursework. Speaking to an Academic Advisor when considering dropping a course is recommended. For information on how to contact Academic Advising, visit the Connect with Us tab.
What is the difference between Academic Suspension and Probation?
Academic Suspension occurs when a student’s cumulative grade average is less than 50%. Academic Probation occurs when a student's cumulative grade average is between 50 – 59.9% or if they are returning from Academic Suspension.
It is to be noted that for a first time Academic Suspension the student is suspended from the University for one calendar year and cannot take courses during that time. For example, if that Academic Suspension was received in May 2026, the student could not register in courses until May 2027. This does not apply for Academic Probation. If a student is on Academic Probation, they can still register in courses.
Visit our Academic Status page for more information.
How do I know if I have Transfer Credits?
It should be noted that any student who earned credits at another university or college prior to starting at Trent can be considered a transfer student. To know if you have transfer credits, log into your myTrent portal and look for the Transfer Credits icon in the Academics tab. If you have transfer credits, they will be listed there and what they equate to at Trent.
For more information about transfer credits or being a transfer student, visit the New Transfer Student tab.
How do I get my Transfer Credits assessed?
You will receive an email to your Trent email account once your credits have been assessed. You can also review your transfer credits in the myTrent portal through the Transfer Credits icon.
Contact transfercredits@trentu.ca if you have questions about your transfer credit assessment.