Unsure of the resources available to you? Here we've compiled a list of resources and services available to students on campus for your convenience! Look here for resources regarding sexual violence, mental health, identity, and marginalized communities!
Here at Trent we have 3 student unions and college cabinets that advocate on student issues and provide a variety of pivotal services, ranging from health and dental insurance to transit passes, and support and sponsor the many clubs and groups across Peterborough campus. Being a member of a student association is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills as a leader, to gain experience as a team player, and to obtain a better understanding of the interests and issues of the student body.
Look Below for more information on these associations and cabinets:
Academic Advising
Academic advising at Trent is an on-going educational partnership between advisor and advisee that is dedicated to student learning, development, and success.
Academic Skills
Academic skills offer online resources, workshops, and individual appointments to support your efforts to improve and refine your skills for success at university.
Black Student Support
The Office of Student Affairs in partnership with the Equity and Human Rights Office (EHRO) aim to deliver a diverse range of programming that acts to ease the social and academic transition from high school to university.
Founded in the Summer of 2020, the Black Student Support program is a safe space for current Trent Black students (both Peterborough and Durham campuses welcome) to come together for support and conversations around their Black experience at Trent, the Peterborough community and beyond. This confidential discussion group is led by two student facilitators who have a lived experience in the Black community. In addition, the program will run other educational and social events during the year that will be open to allies and the wider campus community.
If you want to join the weekly discussion group, please send us an email at blackstudentsupport@trentu.ca
Career Support
Career Space offer appointments, workshops, online resources, and opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters. These services are free for all Trent students and alumni.
Counselling Services
TCS staff are currently providing counselling sessions from remote locations, either by confidential video or phone. It is a provincial requirement that you be currently residing in Ontario to access counselling services, however there are many other supports that students can access. We are still here for you!
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The Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Therapist is a special initiative at Trent University to address mental health specifically geared towards BIPOC community members. This initiative will be doing things differently, drawing on ancestral ways of seeing, doing and being and creating communities of inclusion and humility.
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BIPOC-CUS : BIPOC - Community United Support at Trent is an emerging space to celebrate and support black indigenous and people of color at Trent. This emerging space is an initiative of the Trent University counseling department, responding to the needs of its diverse student population. This space aspires to be a one stop shop where students can be directed to all the supports at Trent Peterborough and Durham that are BIPOC related.
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Trent Durham students can connect with Counselling Services here.
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Support for Indigenous Students
- We support Indigenous Students to engage healing through capacity building, processing feelings, and connecting to self. We provide a compassionate approach where the students well-being is paramount. Students can stop by, have a chat, explore what's available, or just drop by for a smudge.
- Please contact FPHL Cultural Counsellor for an appointment: fphlculturalcounsellor@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011
First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL) – Student & Employee Resources
First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL) – Student & Employee Resources
Trent University has been an academic leader in Indigenous Studies since 1969. To ensure this leadership is also reflected in our institutional practices, in response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report, to support Indigenous students success, and with the goal to build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous people and communities guided by the four principles of recognition, respect, sharing, and responsibility, Trent University’s Board of Governors approved a series of initiatives. These resources are designed to provide support for faculty, staff, and students in learning about the treaty and traditional territory on which Trent is located, and in engaging with reconciliation during their time at Trent. FPHL resources include:
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Trent University Michi Saagiig Protocol Guidebook
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Cultural Support
International Students
The Trent International team can support international students with academic advising, housing, finances, health insurance, cultural transition, immigration, and many other challenges. We provide workshops and advising to support the hundreds of international students who choose to study at Trent each year. We also support exchange students and current Trent students considering studying abroad. Stop by our office at Champlain College 302 or contact us for support.
Multi-workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee
Multi-workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee
The Trent University Multi-Workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee is an advisory group of worker and management representatives who meet regularly to identify hazards and make recommendations for the improvement of health and safety.
Out on Campus
Out on Campus is a confidential discussion group for Trent University students who are questioning their sexuality, gender identity or are in the process of coming out. Out on Campus is led by students who have already come out to their friends and family. Join us to listen to advice, ask questions and build relationships with a group of people who can relate to the experiences you are having.
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Out on Campus - Terminology Guide
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This was last updated January 2021 and is by no means a definitive guide but a starting point for allies and queer students
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Peer Support programs
Trent students have a proud history of students helping students. Peer support programs provide students with connections to resources, services and supports on campus to help them during their time at Trent University. Here you will find a variety of peer support programs that are tailored to different student needs. Click here for a complete list of available peer support programs
Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator
Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator
Services are available to students of all genders and diverse lived experiences. This means grad students, international students, students who are also staff, and undergrad students. Services include one-on-one support, accommodation assistance, referrals, workshops, safety planning, and more. Services are currently available by phone, email, and zoom video conference. Staff and TA's can connect for consultation and advisement on how to support students. Contact for education and training opportunities including guest lectures in your class. Call: 705-748-1011 x 7792, or Email: consent@trentu.ca
Spiritual Affairs
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. Our multi-faith model is rooted in respect, understanding, and inclusion.
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is a team of interdisciplinary professionals who provide support to students with disabilities through one-on-one advising, referrals to campus supports, and adaptive technology.
Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care
Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care
Transitioning to University can be made easier with the right support. These resources are specifically designed to help you reach your full potential, while providing you with the foundation, guidance and support you need.
Trent Labour Relations
Trent University Labour Relations is spilt into 4 categories OPSEU Local 365, CUPE Unit 1 -Local 3908, CUPE Unit 2 -Local 3908, and TUFA
OPSEU Local 365 is the support staff union at Trent University's Symon's campus in Peterborough Ontario and Durham GTA campus in Oshawa Ontario. We are made up of the administration, buildings and services, computing, library, scientific and secretarial staff at Trent.
CUPE 3908 Unit 1 represents approximately 300 sessional faculty members, clinical instructors, markers, tutorial leaders, workshop leaders, academic counsellors, academic skills counsellors and lab demonstrators at Trent University.
CUPE 3908 Unit 2 represents over 300 student academic workers. Most Unit 2 members are Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), but many work as both graduate and undergraduate Student Markers, Academic Assistants, Lab Demonstrators, and Proctors. Unit 2 members have a particular relationship with Trent University, as the institution simultaneously acts as both their school and their employer.
The Association promotes the interest and welfare of the University’s academic staff, including the regulation of relations between the University as employer and its academic staff as employees.