Trent University
MyTrent
  • Academics
    • Degrees and Programs
    • Academic Calendar
    • Academic Timetable
    • Academic Advising
    • Academic Skills Centre
    • Library
    • Humanities 101
  • Admissions
  • Research
  • Student Life
    • Athletics & Recreation
    • Residence and Housing
    • Student Experience
    • Student Support & Services
  • Give to Trent
  • About Trent
    • At a Glance
    • News & Events
    • Visit Us
    • How to Find Us
    • Contact Us
  • Campus Locations
    • Peterborough
    • Durham GTA
    • Online
  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Alumni
  • Trent Forward: COVID-19 Info
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give
  • Map
  • Careers
  • Directions
  • Library
  • Site Map
Skip to main content Home
  • Peterborough
  • Durham GTA
  • Online
  • MyTrent
MENU
group of convo students

Durham Convocation

  • Graduates
  • Faculty, Staff & Alumni
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us

Durham Greater Toronto Area

  • Contact Us
  • Policing & Community Well-Being (B.A.)
TRENTU.CA / Durham Greater Toronto Area / Student Life / Convocation / Student Medals & Honours

Student Medals & Honours

Governor General’s Academic Medal

The Governor General’s Academic Medal to reward scholastic merit was established in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin who served as Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878. The Silver Medal is awarded to the Honours student with the highest academic standing on graduation in the Bachelor’s degree program. The Gold Medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic standing on graduation in the Master’s and Doctoral degree programs.

President's Medal

The President’s Medal was established in 2009 to reward academic excellence and achievement at the graduate studies level. The winners are selected from four categories: Master of Arts (social sciences and humanities), Doctor of Philosophy (social sciences and humanities), Master of Science (sciences), and Doctor of Philosophy (sciences). The medal presented to these students was designed by local artist Jimson Bowler. 

Muldoon Medal

The Muldoon medal was recently established in 2019 in honour of Joe Muldoon, Head of Trent University Durham GTA from 2013 – 2019 and an employee of Trent University for 33 years. The medal is awarded to graduating students who achieve among the highest academic standings in both the Honours and General Degree programs at Trent University Durham GTA.

President's Honour Roll

The President's Honour Roll was established in 2000 to recognize students who have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 80% or better overall.  

Dean's Honour Roll

The Dean's Honour Roll was established in 1986 to recognize students who have achieved 80% or better in their most recent session and have maintained a minimum cumulative average of 75% overall. 

  • Peterborough
  • Honorary Degree Recipients
  • Student Medals & Honours
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Past Convocations
  • Oshawa Celebrates Trent Grads
Trent University logo
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
  • Contact
  • Directions
  • Site Map
  • Accessibility
  • @ Copyright 2023 Trent University