Academic Advising
Academic Advisors help undergraduate students clarify their academic goals, decide which courses to take, understand academic regulations and degree requirements, connect with the services they need and, ultimately, take charge of their own education.
Some things we can help you with:
- Degree planning and course selection
- Choosing majors, joint majors, minors, specializations, and options
- Dropping and adding courses
- Petitions, appeals, and Academic Standing
- Referrals and resources
- Goal setting and decision making
- Exploring the value of your degree and Trent experience
- And more!
We hope that this website, in conjunction with regular advising appointments, will help you make the most of your undergraduate experience at Trent.
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How to Connect with Us
Welcome to the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
As the semester begins, Academic Advising will only be offering same-day appointments that can be booked through the Student Experience Portal.
Same-Day Appointment Availability
September 10 to September 24, 2026
Morning appointments (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) become available for booking at 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon appointments (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) become available for booking at 12:00 p.m.
If no appointments are available, please check back at the next release time.
For in-person appointments, please check in at DRB 301 when you arrive.
Undergraduate Students
New to the Student Experience Portal?
If you need help booking appointments or navigating the portal, review our instructions and support resources to get started.
Post-Graduate Certificate Students
Post-Graduate Certificate students should review the Post-Graduate Certificate Required Courses website to find information and support resources.
If you require additional assistance, please contact durcerts@trentu.ca.
Course Registration Support Drop-In Hours
September 10 to September 24, 2026
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please note: All drop-in sessions are in person and take place in DRB 351.
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Peer Support
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am currently the Engagement and Registration Support Leader. I am in my third year in a joint major of Child and Youth Studies and Media Studies, and I am in the teacher stream…as of right now, I am unsure whether I want to be a teacher or work in film! I am very passionate about human and environmental rights. I am here to help students with course registration and with engagement!
Course Registration Support Drop-In Hours
September 10 to September 24, 2026
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please note: All drop-in sessions are in person and take place in DRB 351.
I can help you make sense of these resources as well!
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Video Tutorials
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Helpful Links
- Academic Skills
- Academic Mentoring
- Application to Graduate
- Course Selection and Registration
- Cumulative Average Calculator
- DIY Degree Check
- DIY Degree Check Video Tutorial
- Dropping a course
- Financial Aid/Student Accounts
- Important Dates
- New Student Orientation Information
- Petitions and Appeals
- How to Book and Appointment with an International Student Advisor
- Immigration Resources
For important university dates and deadlines for the academic year please visit www.trentu.ca/calendar.