Information for newly admitted students

2021 Spring

GRADUATE ORIENTATION SPRING 2021

Graduate Studies Orientation is a key part of your preparation for studying at the graduate level at Trent University and a great opportunity to connect with new graduate students from Canada and around the world.

Orientation for this year consists of online presentations and workshops providing all the information you need to know to get started as a graduate student and begin your academic journey at Trent. Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies!

Review your Offer of Admission

Take time to carefully look over your offer of admission from the School of Graduate Studies. Understand the details of your offer. Review your finances and understand how any funding offer contribute to reducing costs you are responsible for. Confirm any outstanding conditions are met to finalize your requirements. Ask questions.

Health Coverage

Graduate students starting their program in May 2021 are not billed Health & Dental coverage within their posted fees. The option to OPT-IN is available for May 2021 to August 2021 coverage.

For more information on Health & Dental benefits please review:

Understanding Health & Dental Benefits

UHIP

International graduate students who are registered for the term need to register in UHIP through Trent International. Graduate students who are not physically in Ontario and do not require UHIP should opt out.

For more information on UHIP please review:

Understanding UHIP: Health Insurance for International Students

Registration

Registration for newly admitted students will open in March 22nd. Students have until May 10th to select and adjust their spring/summer term courses.

Students can obtain their TrentU ID card through the card office.

Summary of Past Orientation Webinars

New Student Welcome and Registration Information (July 30, 2020)
Meet with the School of Graduate Studies and begin your journey at Trent. Learn more about upcoming course registration
Recording of Webinar

Registration Q & A Session and Traill College Meet and Greet (Aug 5, 2020)
Your chance to ask questions about graduate registration and learn all about Traill College!
Recording of Webinar

International Student Q & A Session (Aug 11, 2020)
Meet with Trent International and the School of Graduate Studies. This session provides information for new international graduate students.
Recording of Webinar
Presentation document only