Trent Forward: Learn more about our response to COVID-19.

New To Trent

Welcome to Trent! This section includes information about new student orientation, course selection and registration, and information that will be helpful to you as you begin your time as a Trent student. Adjusting to a new university environment can be exhilarating but at times confusing. New student supports are specifically intended to help point you in the right direction and to explain how to navigate your first few months at university. 

There are a number of resources available which will help you prepare for the start of your journey at Trent. Please use the navigation on the side panel to choose the programs you are interested in.

Information and dates for Summer and Fall 2021 Orientation Events will be posted when they have been confirmed. Keep checking here and our social media for more updates.

Pre-Arrival Orientation

Orientation Leader in Lady Eaton College attire celebrating at Justin Chiu Stadium.

Peterborough Campus Orientation Week

Orientation Week is a student's first week at Trent University. It provides students with the opportunity to learn about their new school, surroundings, and peers, and make the most out of their time at Trent.

Orientation Week
Durham Campus Orientation

Durham Campus Orientation Week

Orientation events and activities are designed to help you transition to university life.  You'll have opportunities to connect with other incoming students, learn about campus services and facilities, meet your new faculty and staff, and experience what Trent has to offer.

Durham Campus Orientation Week
Graduating class from Trent International pose with Trent University President Leo Groake.

International Orientation

Trent International Orientation is a student’s opportunity to find support as they transition to life at Trent. It provides students with the chance to learn about their new school and community while connecting with fellow international students.

Trent International Orientation
Grad Studies Students

Graduate Studies Orientation

Orientation is a key part of your preparation for studying at the graduate level at Trent University and is a great opportunity to connect with new graduate students from Canada and around the world.

Graduate Studies Orientation
Trent University Peterborough Campus sign with students lounging around.

Mature & Transfer Student Orientation

There are a number of programs available to new students to prepare them for the start of their academic life at Trent which are specifically catered to mature and transfer students. 

Mature & Transfer Student Orientation
Welcome BACK!

Re-Orientation

Through online and in-person events, Re-Orientation provides students with the opportunity to explore what you may have missed due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic while making life-long connections with peers.

Re-Orientation
Challenge the Way You Think

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

Peterborough

1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough, ON Canada, K9L 0G2

Toll Free: 1-855-MY-TRENT

Campus Map

Durham Greater Toronto Area

55 Thornton Road South
Oshawa, ON Canada, L1J 5Y1

Phone: 905-435-5100

Campus Map

Social Media Directory