Book a Tour: Peterborough Campus
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but there's nothing quite like experiencing Trent firsthand.
Join us for an in-person campus tour and discover all that Trent University has to offer. Tours are offered six days a week.
The health and safety of our guests is our top priority and our staff are taking every precaution to ensure you will be safe as you tour our campus. Masks are optional on Trent's campuses as of Monday, June 20. We respect the decision of guests regarding their choice on masking. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell before your tour, please do not come to campus. Contact us and we will reschedule your tour. If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, be sure to review this helpful guideline from the province at ontario.ca/exposed.
Please Note: When booking your tour, be sure to indicate the total number of guests who will be joining you.
General Campus Tour
Each tour will be approximately two hours long.
Tours will highlight Trent's award-winning architecture on the banks of the Otonabee River. You will see a variety of academic and collegiate spaces including our new Student Centre, Bata Library, residence spaces and the Athletics Centre. You will join a Trent Student Ambassador on a walking tour of campus to highlight these spaces, and share some personal insight into what makes Trent University #1 in Ontario for 11 years in a row!
On each tour you will see 2 of our on-campus residence buildings. Below is an outline of which residence rooms are shown on each tour day:
*NOTE: Due to a scheduled electrical shutdown, campus tours on Monday, July 18, Wednesday, July 20 and Friday, July 22 will not be able to tour Otonabee College. Residence buildings scheduled to be viewed have been changed to Lady Eaton College and Gzowski College residence buildings.
*NOTE: Campus Tours scheduled for Friday, August 5 will experience a change in tour routes due to Lady Eaton College not being available for access. Residence buildings scheduled to be viewed have been changed to Champlain College and Otonabee College.
*NOTE: Campus Tours schedule for Tuesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 11 will experience a change in tour routes due to Gzowski College not being available for access. Residence buildings scheduled to be view have been changed to Otonabee College and Champlain College.
Monday: Lady Eaton College & Otonabee College
Tuesday: Gzowski College & Champlain College
Wednesday: Otonabee College *Note: this is a specific Science tour, which will see additional on campus labs, but will only view 1 residence room
Thursday: Gzowski College & Champlain College
Friday: Lady Eaton College & Otonabee College
Saturday: Gzwoski College & Champlain College
Residence Only Tours
Our residence only tours are a great way to discover our on campus housing options. This tour is recommended for students who have already attended a general campus tour and are looking for another opportunity to view residence.
Residence only tours take place at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. This tour will be approximately 1.5 hours long and will view three residence spaces. Below is an outline of which residence rooms are shown on each tour day.
*NOTE: Campus Tours scheduled for Thursday, August 4 will experience a change in tour routes due to Lady Eaton College not being available for access. Residence buildings scheduled to be viewed have been changed to Champlain College and Otonabee College.
Tuesday: Gzowski College, Champlain College & Lady Eaton Annex
Thursday: Lady Eaton College, Otonabee College & Lady Eaton Annex
What to Bring:
As you prepare to join us on campus, dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle and a face mask if you wish to wear one.
Tours will occur rain or shine.
Accessibility Requirements:
Trent University is committed to providing accessibility to all of our goods and services, including Campus Tours. Please let us know prior to your scheduled tour if you require an accessible route and our team will gladly accommodate. Upon registration, please e-mail discovertrent@trentu.ca to communicate this requirement.
Parking:
Complimentary parking is available during your tour. Please note that your license plate number will be required at check-in.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for a tour.