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! - Fall 2021
Welcome to Trent! We look forward to welcoming you to our incredible Trent community this fall!
| 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. |
| Step 3: Attend pre-arrival webinars and summer orientation sessions |
Visit our International Sessions and Events Webpage to register for pre-arrival webinars and register for summer orientation. Did you miss our pre-arrival session for international students? Review the slides here and watch the recording of the session here. |
| 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. Click on the name of each session for the recording* Session Outline: Friday, August 20 at 8:00am to 12:00pm ET - see recording above |
| Step 5: Check out the New International Student Guide for 2021 |
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 |
Peterborough:
Durham: |
| Interrnational Orientation During Orientation Week |
Check out the Trent International Orientation Schedule! Did you miss the CA TedTalks: Next Steps in Canada? Watch it 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
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.