Mid-Year Check In
The end of the semester is a good time to reflect on your education plans and goals, which may include your grades if your academic semester did not go as expected. Knowing that Trent is not going to conduct academic assessments in January, it is a great time to look at your average from the Fall semester to determine which academic standing you are on track to getting. Knowing this information early can provide you with an opportunity to make changes and seek supports to help you stay on track or get back on track before assessments are completed in May.
Review these slides to find out which academic standing you are on track to receive in May.
Resources and Supports
All students have unique goals that they are working towards during their time at university. There are many resources, supports, and opportunities for involvement to help you make the most of your time at Trent.
A few to highlight if you are seeking support to get back on track in the Winter semester:
Academic Skills
Looking for new strategies to help you stay on top of your coursework this academic semester? Academic Skills in the Colleges is a great place to start! Academic Skills offers online resources, workshops - the popular Homeroom sessions - and individual appointments to support your efforts to improve and refine your skills for success at university. Looking to reflect on the past semester and set new goals for the upcoming semester? Visit the New Term. New Habits. page on the Academic Skills website.
Student Wellness Centre
Counselling Services
Trent Counselling Services provides free, confidential, short-term mental health support to all registered Trent students. Their committed therapists promote mental health and wellness with the goal of helping students to participate in the Trent community. Remember to take care of yourself during this upcoming semester!
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is a team of professionals who provide support to students with disabilities through a variety of supports, which include one-on-one advising, referrals to campus supports, and adaptive technology.
Community Engagement and Support
The Colleges of Trent
As a member of a college, you get access to support and community, including a team of professional staff and student staff dedicated to helping with everything from studies to self-care. Much like the houses of Hogwarts or the provinces and territories of Canada, each college has its own unique character, culture, and community.
Trent Central Students' Association (TCSA)
The TCSA is a union run for and by undergraduate students at Trent University. They are a non-profit organization that helps students share ideas, create change, gain new skills, and access help and support while at university.
Peer Support Programs
There are a variety of peer support programs at Trent. Below is a list of a few offered. For a full list of programs, visit the Peer Support Program page on the Trent website.
Black Student Support Program
A safe space for current Trent black students to come together for support and conversations around their Black experience at Trent, the Peterborough community, and beyond. Email blackstudentsupport@trentu.ca to find out when and where they meet.
FPHL Tutoring
The First Peoples House of Learning provides tutoring to Indigenous students as well as students in Indigenous studies.
Ishkodehwin Peer Mentoring Program
Offered at the First Peoples House of Learning. Through peer assistance, advice, and guidance, students are able to find lifelong growth and success both academically and personally.
Out on Campus
Weekly confidential group discussions for Trent LGBTQ+ students questioning their sexuality, gender, or who are in the process of coming out. This group is led by two students who have been through the coming out process. Email outoncampus@trentu.ca to find out when and where they meet.