Degree Progression Pathway

This pathway is available to students who are not traditionally admissible to their original program of choice or students looking to navigate the new world of university academics. This path will help lay the foundation for success in university learning and provide resources to help you thrive as you move forward in starting your degree.

Why did I receive the Degree Progression Pathway offer?

This pathway is offered as an alternative offer for students who do not meet traditional admission requirement for a Trent degree program, to provide you with an opportunity to best prepare you for full entry to, and success with, a full degree program. After completing 2.0 credits and fulfilling progression requirements listed below, students in this pathway may select a major/joint major and continue in this program or move into another degree program.

Confirming your spot

Check your application email for your offer to the Degree Progression Pathway and email admissions@trentu.ca to accept. Course registration opens in late-June for students beginning studies in September. Accepting your offer will allow you to start registering for your courses at that time. Registration for all courses is done through myTrent, within the "Register" tab. The Academic Advising team can assist you with choosing courses and registering: www.trentu.ca/advising (be sure to let them know that you are in the Degree Progression Pathway).

What does the course load and delivery look like?

• Manageable course load: Maximum course load for the pathway is 1.0 credit per academic term (the equivalent of 2 half-credit courses per term)
• Flexible learning, anytime: Domestic students can take these courses in-person or online; International students can take these courses online (as a LOA is not issued)
• Choose from different disciplines: Students are encouraged to select courses from across the arts and sciences. To help choose your courses, students in this pathway are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor throughout the course selection process. Details on academic advising can be found at trentu.ca/advising

How does the progression process work?

Students who obtain a cumulative average of 60% in their 2.0 credits will be permitted to select a major/joint major using a progression form located on their myTrent portal. The form will be available by the end of the students second term at Trent.

Students who do not successfully achieve this average as part of the pathway, will have the opportunity to take an additional (1.0) credit to increase their cumulative average to be eligible for continued studies.

*Students wishing to pursue programs with heightened admission requirements will be considered case-by-case. The progression to degree studies is meant to be programs that are not capped and that have a 70% minimum admission requirement.

What degree planning and student supports are available?

This pathway is designed to help you succeed in progressing toward success in a university degree program. To help along the way, the University offers a number of supports and services, including:

• Academic Advising: Available to all Trent students, Academic Advisors are your main source of information and support when it comes to academic planning. Visit trentu.ca/advising to learn more, to set-up an appointment or to view convenient drop-in hours.
• Peterborough Student Supports
  • Rebound – A peer-support program that provides students with assistance clarifying your goals, and connecting you with services and supports on campus to help you in your transition. For further details, please contact anya gwynne, Student Equity & Success Programs Coordinator, at anyagwynne@trentu.ca
• Durham GTA Student Supports
  • Academic Mentoring – A network of upper-year student volunteers who foster academic engagement by creating an environment where students can continue to explore their academic potential through study groups, one-on-one mentoring, skills workshops and more. 
  • Academic Skills - offers online resources, workshops, and individual appointments to support your efforts to improve and refine your skills for success at university.

The Degree Progression Pathway courses are not eligible for OSAP, however, students can apply for bursaries each year. For questions on bursaries, please email financialaid@trentu.ca 

Questions?

If you have more questions about the Degree Progression Pathway and your next steps, get in touch anytime. Give us a call at (705)748-1011 x1332 or email admissions@trentu.ca.