Winter Residence Application
Winter Residence Application
Applications for the Winter 2022 Term are now open!
You don't have to wait to receive an offer of admission in order to apply for a room in residence. In fact, you're encouraged to apply right away! Students applying for winter-term residence will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply today!
How to apply
To apply for a room in residence, please complete the following application requirements:
- Submit a fully completed residence application on the Housing Services Portal along with the $50 non-refundable residence application fee (your way of guaranteeing your spot in the first-come, first-served residence room queue)
- Submit a $500 residence deposit.
The Winter 2022 Residence Application will be accessible on the Housing Services Portal. You will log into the portal using your myTrent login and password.
To access the housing portal:
- Log in to myTrent
- Navigate to the "Support Tab" at the top of the page
- Select "Housing Services Portal" under the "Housing Services" heading
- Log in with your myTrent credentials
If you are requesting individualized accessibility & unique needs in residence.
If you are requesting individualized accessibility & unique needs in residence due to medical, disability or religious needs please complete the Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence request form in the application process and refer to the Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence request website for additional information.
The Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence Form must be completed and all supporting documentation must be uploaded by Tuesday, November 30th at 4:00 pm EST.
When you’ll hear back from us
You will receive more information in late November.
Please note: Winter Term January 2022 residence is not guaranteed.
Room assignments will be given on a first-some, first-served room queue. When you receive a room offer you will be emailed with a date by which you must accept this offer.. This offer will then be available to you to accept with the Housing Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What are the Residence and Dining Plan Fees for Winter 2022?
Fees for Winter 2022 vary depending on the residence and room type you are assigned.
Winter 2022 Residence Fees
| Room Type | Buildings Included | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Single | Gzowski College | $4,726.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,265 (Dining Fee) = $6,991.50 (Total Fees) |
| Traditional Single | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Gzowski College, Otonabee College, Otonabee Annex | $4,050.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,265 (Dining Fee) = $6,315.50 (Total Fees) |
| Traditional Double | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College, Otonabee Annex | $3,467 (Residence Fee) + $2,265 (Dining Fee) = $5,732 (Total Fees) |
| Premium Suite-Style Single | Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex | $4,312.50 (Residence Fee) + $1,352.50 (Dining Fee) = $5,665 (Total Fees) |
| Premium Suite-style Double | Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex | $3,729 (Residence Fee) + $1,352.50 (Dining Fee) = $5,081.50 (Total Fees) |
| Durham Single Room | Durham Residence | $3,887.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,265 (Dining Fee) = $6,152.50 (Total Fees) *Includes $950 discount for the Winter 2022 Term |
| Durham Double Room | Durham Residence | $3,307.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,265 (Dining Fee) = $5,572.50 (Total Fees) *Includes $950 discount for the Winter 2022 Term |
Winter 2022 Dining Plans
| Room Type | Usable Balance | Foodservice Overhead | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Room | $1,937.50 tax-exempt declining balance | $327.50 | $2,265 |
| Suite-Style Room | $1,180.00 tax-exempt declining balance | $172.50 | $1,352.50 |
|
Traill College (Wallis Hall and Crawford House) Durham Residence |
$1,437.50 tax-exempt declining balance $500 Trent cash allocation |
$327.50 | $2,265 |
| Otonabee Annex |
$1,337.50 tax-exempt declining balance 3 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week ($600) |
$327.50 | $2,265 |
Are double rooms available for Winter 2022?
Yes, double rooms will be available for our Winter 2022 residence term.
When is move-in for the Winter 2022 term?
After the holiday break, our residences open on Saturday, January 8th, 2022. This is the earliest date that Winter residence students will be able to move in.
Wondering what would happen if you changed your mind about living in residence?
Students are encouraged to await the publishing of their class schedules to determine if residence fits their needs for the Winter 2021 term, prior to cancelling their residence application.
Should you wish to cancel your residence application, please review our Application Cancellation Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to cancel your residence application.
What if I decide to defer to the 2022-23 Academic Year?
If you defer to the next academic year, please cancel your application using the guide above. Students who defer from one academic year to the next must reapply when the next year's application opens. The 2022-23 residence application will open on March 1st, 2022.
By paying the $500 deposit you acknowledge the following refund schedule.
If you cancel or decline our offer by November 30, 2021, at 4:00pm, you will receive a partial deposit refund of $250.
If you cancel or decline our offer after November 30, 2021, at 4:00pm, you will forfeit your $500 deposit.
If you choose to withdraw from residence on or after Move-In Day, you will be bound by the withdrawal processes stated in our Residence Agreement.
Should students wish to depart residence once they have arrived, we encourage them to reach out to Housing Services by email at residence@trentu.ca for further information on the withdrawal process or reference the withdrawal process outlined in the Residence Agreement that will be available upon selection of their residence room in late November.
In order to apply if you deferred your Fall 2021 application:
To apply, your next steps are:
- Log in to your MyTrent Account
- Click the ‘Support’ tab on the right-hand corner
- Log in to the Housing Portal
- Open a “Winter 2021” application (either Peterborough or Durham)
- Once you get to “Step 2: Application Fee” DO NOT PAY
Email residence@trentu.ca so we can apply your application fee and deposit to your new application. The deposit fee will be waived only if you had asked Housing Services to hold your deposit to the winter term or it has not been refunded at this time.