Orientation

There are a number of programs which provides students with an opportunity to learn more about their campus, the services and resources available to them, and provide an opportunity to meet students leaders and other new students. In this section you will find information about:

Questions about a particular event/program or starting at Trent? Be sure to get in touch. You can contact us at orientation@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011 x 7888. 

Information and dates for Fall 2023 Orientation Events will be posted when they have been confirmed. Keep checking here and our social media for more updates. For Summer Orientation information and dates, click here.

For information on course selection and registration visit the academic advising website and/or log into myTrent.

If you will be attending the Durham Greater Toronto Area Campus, please see the Trent Durham New Student 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
Trent International at Orientation

Trent International Orientation

Trent International Orientation offers valuable support for students adjusting to life at Trent. This includes pre-arrival sessions starting in mid-August through September. Please make sure to review this page to plan for your transition to your new student life in Canada!

Trent International Orientation
Students in canoes and on paddle boards on the Otonabee River boating past Bata Library.

Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is open to all new students and provides opportunities for students and their parents/supporters to learn more about the campus, services, and resources available during their time at Trent.

Summer Orientation
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
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
Trent Students sitting in the Champlain College quad

Spring and Winter Orientation

Spring Orientation is designed for all students starting in Spring 2023

Spring Orientation
Bring it On! Leaders greeting incoming students by cheering outside Gzowski College.

Bring it On!

The Bring it On! Program provides students with a chance to learn and build strategies for academic and social success through participating in a wide variety of interactive and fun activities with other first year students new to Trent!

Bring It On!

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.

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Peterborough, ON Canada, K9L 0G2

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Oshawa, ON Canada, L1J 5Y1

Phone: 905-435-5100

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