Applying to Trent University

Applying to university is an exciting time for you and doesn't have to be a daunting task. Whether you're applying to a program at the Peterborough campus or our Durham Greater Toronto Area campus, your next steps are outlined below.

International student? Find out more on how to apply.  

How to Apply

Applying only to Trent for January start? Use our FREE direct application

If you are applying only to Trent University to start your degree in January, we want to make it easy and affordable.

Please Note: The January application is now closed for International applicants

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Check your Admission Requirements

What kind of applicant are you?

• Ontario Secondary Student
• Non-Ontario Secondary Student
• Advanced Placement
• International Student
• International Baccalaureate
• College Graduate or Transfer Student
• University Graduate or Transfer Student
• CEGEP
• Home Schooled
• Returning Trent Student
• Mature Student
• Incoming student on Letter of Permission
• Canadian Indigenous Student

Apply Online

You are encouraged to apply to Trent as early as possible as some programs have limited enrolment. All applications for undergraduate studies at Trent University must be submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

• Ontario secondary students will use the OUAC 101 application form at www.ouac.on.ca/101
• If you are not currently registered as a secondary student, please apply using the OUAC 105 application and refer to the special application instructions below. www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/

The OUAC website has many helpful resources such as Frequently Asked Questions, Video Tutorials and step-by-step guides.

Personal Identification Number (P.I.N.)

If you are currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school, guidance counsellors will provide you with a P.I.N. (personal identification number) to access the OUAC site and application process.

All other applicants will create user profiles on the OUAC site, which will then automatically assign a P.I.N.

Special Application Instructions For:

• Mature Students
• Canadian Indigenous Students
• Home Schooled Students
• College Graduate or Transfer Student
• University Graduate or Transfer Student
• International Students
• Letter of Permission
• Courses for Grade 12 Scholars

Admissions Forms

Below you will find links to a variety of forms to support your application to Trent University.

• Release of Information (Login to MyTrent)
• Extenuating Circumstances - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
• Intention to Upgrade - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
• Mature Student Supplementary Application - The form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
• Reactivation Form - Please visit the Former Trent Students webpage for further details.
• Indigenous Diploma Program Supplementary Application

Email "Safe Sender" List

Once you apply, you will begin to receive emails from Trent Admissions outlining next steps and other important information to the email identified in your OUAC application.

Please ensure you add "@trentu.ca" to your 'Safe Senders' list in your email.

You may want to check your Junk Mail if you feel you have missed a communication from Trent.

Review Your Next Steps

Congratulations! You've made a great choice applying to Trent. Review your next steps in the already applied section.