Trent International Orientation
Trent International Orientation
Check-out the Trent International Orientation Schedule! Trent International Orientation is intended to support international students in their transition to life at Trent University and as a way to meet other international students. Don't miss out on the virtual fun!
Register for Trent International Spring Orientation - April 22 to May 6, 2021
At International Orientation you will learn information specific to you as an international student including immigration, international student health insurance, and transitioning to life in Canada. Do note, International Orientation is supplemental to the wider university orientation specific to Peterborough campus students, Durham campus students, and Graduate students. Make sure you attend both!
Government Services Session -Optional
(Durham Campus Students)
Thursday, April 22, 2021 @ 11:00am - 12:00am ET - Register here
- Applying for a Social Insurance Number online (new procedures)
- Programs and Initiatives for Youth and International Students
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Employment Insurance and working in Canada
Government Services Session -Optional
(Peterborough Campus Students)
Friday, April 23, 2021 @ 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET - Register here
- Applying for a Social Insurance Number online (new procedures)
- Programs and Initiatives for Youth and International Students
- Employment Insurance and working in Canada
Trent International Orientation Day One
Monday, April 26, 2021
- 9:00am ET: TI Welcome Session
- 10:00am ET- 10:30am: Immigration 101
- 11:00am ET - 12:00pm: Int'l Student Health Insurance and Wellness Supports
Trent International Orientation Day Two
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- 9:00am ET: Transitioning to Life in Canada
- 10:00am to 10:30am ET: Drop-in Hangout
- 10:30am to 11:30am ET: Your Next Steps in Ontario
- 7:00pm ET: International Orientation Social
The Living Library - Sharing Stories of Immigration and Integration
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 11:00am - Register here
Join the New Canadian's Centre and Trent International for a discussion on immigrating to Canada and integrating into a new community! Meet Bhisham Ramoutar, a Trent Alumni, as they share their story about belonging and redefining home. See a preview of the discussion here.
Trent International Winter Orientation Replay
Did you miss an orientation session or want to refer back to one?
Trent International Welcome Session
Immigration 101 Session
View the Immigration 101 Session slides here.
International Health Insurance Session
View the International Health Insurance Session slides here.
Transitioning to Life in Canada Session
View the Transitioning to Life in Canada Session slides here.
New Student Resources
How to Use the MyTrent Portal
Download the MyTrent Portal transcript here
Apply to On-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing Webinar for International Students and Newcomers to Canada
Download the Off-Campus Housing for International Students and Newcomers transcript here
How to Understand and Use the Academic Calendar
Download the Academic Calendar transcript here
Decode the Academic Calendar and Timetable
Course Registration
Download the Course Registration transcript here
How to Use the Visual Schedule Builder
Download the Visual Schedule Builder transcript here
How to Use Zoom
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.
Start off Right - University Academic Skills Webinar
Watch 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.
Presentation Recording
Virtual Campus Tour
Peterborough Campus:
You’ll “virtually” fall in love the moment you set eyes on our Peterborough campus. Architecturally-stunning buildings and sweeping riverside views combined with renowned academic programs and state-of-the-art facilities – it’s all right here. To look at Trent University virtually, click here.
To book an in-person, on-campus tour, click here.
Durham Campus:
Join us and you’ll see why, here at Trent Durham, it’s all about a personal and purposeful learning experience that leads to transformative careers and lives for our grads. We’ll also share a preview of our new residence and academic building – opening just in time for your arrival. To look at Trent University virtually, click here.