Mature & Transfer Student Orientation
Mature & Transfer Student Orientation Information
There are a number of programs available to new students to prepare them for the start of their academic life at Trent. While all these programs and activities are important and meaningful, some of the events may not be pertinent to students who are mature or transferring form another post-secondary institution.
While all orientation programming is open to any new Trent University students, there are several events that are specifically targeted to groups of students. On this page, you will find information about current orientation programs and how a mature/transfer student can be involved, along with a link to specific programming geared to engage and prepare mature students for the start of their academic life at Trent.
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.
Mature Student Orientation Programming
Mature Student Orientation is open to students who are returning to Trent after being away from school for a while. Mature learners are students entering Trent who are over the age of 21 and coming to post-secondary education for the first time. Mature students are encouraged to attend pre-arrival workshops prior to Orientation Week and social events during Orientation Week to connect with other mature students. Events for mature students will be emailed to you in August, posted on this website and in the Orientation Week program (usually released in August online).
Mature Student Pre-Arrival Orientation for 2023 is held via Zoom webinar on August 23 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Register for Mature Orientation here: https://trentu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1j6oVsTQT_WSXDfGAcIXkw
Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer Student Orientation is open to students who are coming to Trent for the first time from another university or college. At Transfer Student Orientation you will have an opportunity to hear about services at Trent that will be helpful in your continued success at post-secondary education, hear some academic tips and tricks to help manage the changing workload from College to University, and a session from the Registrar's office to answer any final questions about transfer credits.
Transfer Student Orientation for 2023 is held via Zoom webinar on August 30th from 9:00 am - 11:45 am.
Register for Transfer Orientation here: https://trentu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZPByYAX3S76mnfI9Z6AEbA
Sample Transfer Student Orientation Schedule
Time | Events |
---|---|
9:05 am to 9:10 am | Welcome |
9:10 am to 9:25 am | What about my Transfer Credits? |
9:25 am to 10:00 am | Academic Advising |
10:00 am to 10:15 am | Health and Dental Benefits |
10:15 am to 10:30 am | Orientation Week Highlights |
10:30 am to 10: 45 am | Services and Resources |
10:45 am to 11:15 am | College to University Transfer with Academic Skills |
Other Orientation Opportunities for Mature and Transfer Students
Summer Orientation
Summer Orientation is an excellent opportunity to learn more about academic resources, services, and opportunities available to all students. This program is beneficial for all students, regardless of their age or academic background. At Summer Orientation, students will have an opportunity to speak with an academic advisor, learn more about the benefits plan available to all students, and meet a number of professional staff who can outline opportunities mature students can experience at Trent. This summer, there will be four separate Summer Orientation sessions that will occur on Saturday, July 16th, Friday, July 22nd, Friday, August 5th, and Saturday, August 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Find out more about Trent University's Summer Orientation sessions here.
Summer Connect
The Summer Connect Program is a summer-long orientation initiative that takes place on Microsoft Teams. Summer Connect gives students the opportunity to meet other incoming students, connect with Orientation Leaders, and learn about Trent's services and resources before they arrive on campus. This year, mature students have the option to be placed within a group featuring other mature and transfer students. This provides mature students with the ability to ask questions, meet other mature students, and better prepare them for the start of the school year at Trent. Find out more about the Summer Connect Program here.
Bring it On!
The Bring it On! Program will run from Friday, August 5th to Sunday, August 7th, with no cost to registrants. The 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! Students will spend the weekend in small groups with other first year students, participating in a variety of activities across campus led by upper year students The typical age of those who participate in the weekend is 17-20 years old. Learn more about registering for Trent University's Bring it On! Program here.
Orientation Week
Orientation Week is the largest orientation program available for students, with over 100 activities and events run over 6 days. Orientation Week will run from Monday, September 5, until Saturday, September 10. The week is launched with Move-In Day, followed by a number of different activities to build community engagement within the colleges. While the programming is beneficial for new students with building relationships, many events may not be as valuable for mature and transfer students. Learn more about Orientation Week here.