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!
New Students: Start here! - Winter 2022
Welcome to Trent! We look forward to welcoming you to our incredible Trent community this winter!
| Step 1: Download and review the new pre-arrival checklist that relates to you: | |
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| Step 2: Safe arrival planning |
Visit our Safe Arrival Webpage to start planning your arrival in Canada. Attend a safe arrival webinar: Safe Arrival Webinars |
| Step 3: Attend pre-arrival webinars |
Next Steps for International Students Understanding Your International Student Health Insurance Course Registration Tutorial and Live Chat Applying for Your Social Insurance Number Preparing for Winter Safe Arrival Webinars |
| Step 4: Register for Trent International Orientation Welcome Session |
Welcome to Trent and to the Trent International family! Join us at this mandatory welcome session for all new international students. Come meet our team and learn more about Trent International and the services we provide, immigration as an international student, health insurance, and study abroad basics. We will also have a live-chat to help answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you there! Please register for one session as each session will cover the same content. Session Outline: Monday, December 13 at 8:00am to 11:00pm ET: Register here |
| Step 5: Check out the New International Student Guide for 2021-2022 |
Calling all new international students! Check out this survival guide for new international students. |
| Step 6: Register for university-wide orientation for either the Peterborough or Durham campuses |
Orientation will be held in person and online on Janaury 8 and 9, 2022. The schedules will be posted in December. Peterborough:
Durham: |
| Interrnational Orientation |
International Orientation events will be hosted in-person and online on January 8 and 9, 2022. The schedule will be posted in December. Previous recorded sessions: |
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
Course Registration
Download the Course Registration transcript here
Student-led Course Registration Tutorial
How to Use the Visual Schedule Builder
Download the Visual Schedule Builder transcript here
How to Use Blackboard Learn
Check out the Blackboard website for more how-to guides.
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.
To book an in-person, on-campus tour, click here.