Trent International Virtual Open House
Many of our international students say they knew Trent was the place for them the moment they set eyes on our spectacular campus. This virtual experience for future ESL, Undergraduate, and Post-Graduate Certificate students will give you the opportunity to do just that and discover Trent for yourself, from wherever you are.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
What to expect at our International Virtual Open House for Undergraduate, Post-Graduate Certificate, and ESL students
Academic Mini Lectures & Student Services Information Sessions
Want to learn more about the most popular Academic Programs that attract international students? In these sessions you will have the opportunity to chat with professors and get an idea at what a university lecture is really like.
Information sessions about our top-notch services that we offer here at Trent University. Get a glimpse at what it is like to study here at Trent and connect with staff and current students.
A full schedule of sessions is posted below. We recommend you reviewing the schedule to best organize your day, as many of the sessions only take place once throughout the day.
Please note that all sessions listed below are Eastern Daylight Time
Academic Mini Lectures
Session | Time |
Business Administration Lecture Title: The Year of Magical Thinking |
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Computer Science Lecture Title: The Power of Modern Computers |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Trent ESL Advantage | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Biology Lecture Title: Mostly Microbes |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Financial Analytics Lecture Title: Reproducibility in Science: A Statistical Role |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Psychology Lecture Title: Do We Perceive Reality? Probing the Secrets of the Human Brain |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Environmental Science/Studies Lecture Title: Global Warming and the Myth of the Boiling Frog |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Social Work Lecture Title: Social Workers as Agents of Change in Local, National, and Global Communities |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Media Studies Lecture Title: Videogame Culture |
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
**please note that the above schedule is subject to change
Student Services Information Sessions
Session | Time |
Welcome and Introduction of Trent International team | 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Career Space: Experiential Learning | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Next Steps Information for applicants, parents, and supporters | 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Residence, Housing, and Meal Plan | 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Trent Durham GTA: Meet the Dean, Dr. Scott Henderson | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Live Chats
Live Chat |
Time |
Live Chat with Trent International Staff - Admissions (apply, accept your offer, or chat with an admission officer) - Recruitment and Program Information - Residence and Housing - Student Orientation, Programming, and Supports - Financial Aid |
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Live Chat with Global Ambassadors - connect on a peer-to-peer level with current undergraduate students |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Live Chat with Study Abroad (for outbound and inbound students) |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Life After Trent: Coffee chat with alumni - connect with alumni and learn about your career options |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Admissions - Apply for Admission or Accept Your Offer On The Spot
Ready to begin your journey at Trent? Apply for admission at the TI Live Chat
Received an offer of admission? Accept your offer at the TI Live Chat
Residence and Housing
Living in residence at Trent comes with so many great options! Learn about the various styles of residence, living learning communities, dining options, when and how to apply. We’ve got something for everyone. www.trentu.ca/housing.
Virtual Campus Tours - Live on Instagram
Want to discover both of our campuses from the comfort of your own home? Take part in our live virtual campus tours on Instagram and explore everything that we have to offer at our Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses.
Peterborough Campus: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Durham GTA Campus: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrentUInternational
Ask Us!
Have questions about how to apply or accept your offer to Trent, scholarships & financial aid or want to know more about Housing. Have a question, but you're not really sure where to get started? During Open House we will have the opportunity for you to connect with staff members to help get your questions answered and navigate your day with us.
Graduate Studies
Interested in masters, graduate diplomas, or PhD programs? Please connect with the School of Graduate Studies at www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies. The School of Graduate Studies will not be at this event but they are happy to assist you via email.
Questions?
Contact us at international@trentu.ca or join our Virtual Front Desk (operating Monday to Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm ET). Our teams are working remotely and are eager to connect with you.