Here are a few of the supports, services, and great initiatives you can access as a student at Trent.
Academic & Collegiate Support
Your educational experience should be personal and give you opportunities to shine. Through the various supports that you will find at Trent, you will find champions who will both help you feel grounded in your academic experience and inspired to take to new heights.
The Colleges of Trent
Trent’s unique collegiate learning environment makes it an easy place for students to settle in, forge friendships, and take part in traditions and social events, all while achieving academic excellence. In your college, students can access support from Academic Advisors and Academic Skills instructors.
https://www.trentu.ca/colleges
Off-Campus Student? Which College will you choose?
You can look forward to a phone call, text, or email from the Colleges at Trent University to help you pick your college! We’ll also be ready to answer your questions about resources on campus and how to connect when you have questions. If you want to connect with us now? Great! Visit trentu.ca/colleges. And if you plan to live on campus, not to worry: you’ll hear more about residences and college affiliation in the coming weeks and you can also visit trentu.ca/housing for updates.
Academic Skills: Strengthen and refine your learning skills
Academic Skills instructors are available in every college office and at the Durham-GTA campus to offer free and confidential appointments in-person, over Zoom, and over email. Connect with Academic Skills to find helpful online resources, events and workshops, and individual appointments to support your learning at university. https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills
Course Registration Support
Questions about how to plan your timetable? Contact Academic Advising or the College offices any time for information and support. Learn more about how to plan your course selections, and give us a call when registration opens for – we will be on hand to answer your questions. In the meantime, first year students can also check out our helpful resources including First Year Courses For Each Major materials and video tutorials on how to schedule and register for your courses as well as how to navigate the Academic Timetable and Academic Calendar. Learn more on our Online Resources page or call our advising line at 705-748-1011 ext. 1488.
Rebound: A peer support program for academic support
This peer-support program that provides students with connections to resources, services and supports on campus to help you in your transition; it is a home for any first or second year student wanting to start University off on the right foot. One-on-one Zoom meetings and drop-in hours are continuing. https://www.trentu.ca/currentstudents/academics/peer-support/rebound
Library Services
Trent University Library and Archives provides several library research supports and services to help enable students navigate the world of information resources. Through our locations on the Symons Campus in Peterborough, and at the Durham Campus in Oshawa, students have access to several services, including access to study space, in-person research support, and print resources. In addition, students have access to online resources like e-journals and e-books and the ability to book online research consultations with a librarian. Visit the library website for more information on accessing online collections, support and library hours.
Academic Skills Homeroom: Learn how to learn at university
Find community and strengthen learning skills by meeting weekly with other students and Academic Skills Instructors. For the first 6 weeks of the fall and winter terms, Homeroom focuses on strategies to help you thrive through your semester: managing time and finding balance, reading and lecture hacks, how to write university assignments, and study tips and tricks. Upper-year Trent students and special guests will join us each week to share tips and resources followed by free food and prizes! For a schedule and registration: https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/programs-events/homeroom
Academic Skills Tool Kit: Build your learning tool kit for navigating university
In participating courses on Blackboard, explore a curated folder of learning resources in the form of short videos and templates on time management, reading, notetaking, writing, and study skills. https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/programs-events/academic-skills-tool-kit
Active Engagement
No matter your interests, there are many ways to get involved on campus. Here are just a few:
Living in Residence
Learn more about the residence experience: https://www.trentu.ca/housing
First Peoples House of Learning
FPHL offers a wide range of support services for your time at Trent, including: cultural counsellors; academic and admissions assistance including tutoring for Indigenous students and all those taking Indigenous Studies courses; skills workshops held throughout the year and designed with the Indigenous learner in mind; student ambassadors who extend a welcoming hand to the community. Learn more at: https://www.trentu.ca/fphl/
Peer Support Programs: Students helping students
Connect with fellow students in welcoming, safe spaces where you can find mentorship, connection, and access support tailored to your experiences and needs. Learn more at: https://www.trentu.ca/currentstudents/student-support/peer-support-programs
Trent International: Support for Trent students from around the world
As an international student at Trent, you have access to a wide range of resources, supports, clubs, and opportunities. Whether you’re planning your course schedule, beginning your co-op job search, or preparing for graduation, we are here to support you and help you thrive, every step of the way. Learn more at: trentu.ca/international.
Your Student Association
Trent Central Student Association (TCSA), Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA) and the Trent Graduate Students’ Association (TGSA) all here to support and serve Trent students.
Athletics & Recreation
Stay active and support your physical and social well-being through fitness, recreation, intramurals, varsity sports, and a wide range of programs and facilities. Learn more at:
- Peterborough: trentu.ca/athletics
- Durham: trentu.ca/durham/campus-life/athletics-and-recreation
Friendly, Inclusive & Career-boosting Connections
Here at Trent, there is always a friendly face (and helping hand) to offer students the resources and support they need to succeed and thrive. We want to ensure students have what they need to connect and are carefully considering what barriers might exist for students – be they language barriers, technology gaps or accessibility needs.
Careerspace
It's never too early to start planning for your career and life after Trent. Careerspace offers appointments, workshops, online resources, and opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters. Its services are free for all Trent students and alumni. https://www.trentu.ca/careerspace
Accessibility Services
Our dedicated staff in Accessibility Services provide support to students with disabilities through one-on-one advising, referrals to campus supports, and adaptive technology. Learn more at:
Counselling: Supporting the emotional and mental health of students
Trent Counselling Services provides free, confidential, short-term mental health support to all registered Trent students. Our dedicated therapists promote mental health and wellness with the goal of helping students participate fully in the Trent community. Appointments are available both in-person and virtually.
https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/counselling
https://www.trentu.ca/durham/supports-services/counselling-services
Health Services: Stay well with access to medical professionals
Trent Student Health Services is a team of caring, dedicated, multi-disciplinary professionals with expertise in university health issues.
We support a diverse student population through the provision of confidential primary health care, health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness education.
Peterborough: https://www.trentu.ca/wellness/health
Durham: https://www.trentu.ca/durham/supports-services/student-wellness-accessibility/health-promotion
Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility
Access education, training, and resources that build awareness, deepen understanding, and help foster a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community. Learn more at: trentu.ca/ehro
Spiritual Affairs: Support for students of all faith traditions
Trent University Spiritual Affairs provides support to students from all faith traditions, as well as students who are considering questions of meaning, purpose and identity. Learn more: https://www.trentu.ca/currentstudents/student-support/spiritual-affairs
Support Anytime
From orientation through graduation, our Student Affairs teams ensure student safety, wellbeing, and growth are supported at every stage.
Contact studentaffairs@trentu.ca for Peterborough and durhamstudentaffairs@trentu.ca for Durham.