Frequently Asked Questions

Trent University is echoing the message of Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, encouraging the use of “layers of protection” to help protect against COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses like RSV circulating this fall.

Here are a few ways Trent University is working to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment for everyone this academic year:   

• Stay home if you are unwell. Complete the Province’s updated self-assessment for recommendations on what to do if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have tested positive for COVID-19.
• If you miss a class, be sure to keep up with your academic work and ask a classmate for notes. Talk to your instructor if you will miss a test or assignment.
• Masks are strongly encouraged indoors and in all academic spaces on campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. If you need a mask, you can pick one up from libraries at both campuses and at any of the college offices or the Student Centre in Peterborough.
• Get vaccinated. Get your COVID-19 bivalent booster dose and flu shot as soon as possible. Book a vaccine appointment at a local clinic through Ontario’s online booking portal. Walk-ins are also welcome at the Oshawa Centre and Peterborough Square clinics. The University is also working with Public Health to host future on-campus clinics. Check the Trent Forward site for updates. 
• Practice good hand hygiene and wash your hands frequently.
• Vaccination requirement and testing upon arrival for residence students – all students living in Trent residences are required to be fully vaccinated (two doses), as defined by the Province of Ontario , with some exceptions. COVID-19 testing will also be required upon arrival for all residence students.

As always, the University continues to monitor conditions and will advise our campus communities of any changes to plans.

To ensure the safety of our community, all residence students are required to be fully vaccinated (two doses) , as defined by the Province of Ontario , with some exceptions.

While vaccinations are not a requirement for students not living in residence, all members of our campus communities are strongly encouraged to stay up-to-date with your vaccinations and get your COVID-19 booster doses as soon as you are eligible.  Need a shot? Appointments for local clinics can be booked online through Ontario’s online booking portal. The University is also working with Public Health to host future on-campus clinics. Check the Trent Forward site for updates.

Masks are strongly encouraged indoors and in all academic spaces on campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. If you need a mask, you can pick one up from libraries at both campuses and at any of the college offices or the Student Centre in Peterborough.

Masks are available at your college office, the Student Centre and libraries at both campuses.

In an abundance of caution, and to ensure the health and safety of our community, Facilities Management conducted a thorough assessment of Trent’s ventilation systems. The University is also following the recommended guidance provided by Public Health Ontario regarding ventilation to the best of our ability and includes:  

• Making best efforts to maintain outdoor airflow rates on our equipment. 
• Operating systems at maximum capacity 24/7 to ensure all spaces receive an exchange of fresh and filtered air. 
• Installation of hundreds of HEPA filters in classrooms.  

Yes. Students living in residence are required to be fully vaccinated (two doses) , as defined by the Province of Ontario, with some exceptions. Exemptions may be given based on medical or other accepted grounds.  

Students living in residence at Trent must complete an attestation form to confirm their current vaccination status. 

The attestation form can be found on the myTrent portal, under the Support > Housing Portal > Student Housing > COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation. Be sure to click save once you have selected the attestation statement that applies to you.  

If you are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated you will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses) by November 14, 2022 to continue to live in residence. Exemptions may be given based on medical or other accepted grounds. Contact Student Housing to discuss your status and next steps.  

Residences on both Trent campuses are operating at full occupancy. As an added precaution, the University will reserve a small number of residence spaces for isolation, if needed. 

Residence students are allowed to have one guest per student living in residence. Those visiting residents should follow all public health and safety measures. If visitors are feeling unwell or are required to self-isolate, please do not come to campus.