Winter Residence Application
Applications for the Winter 2027 Residence Term open on Wednesday, October 14 at 1PM.
You don't have to wait to receive an offer of admission to apply for a room in residence. In fact, you're encouraged to apply right away!
Students applying for Winter-term residence will place themselves on a waitlist. Apply by November 15, 2026, to be considered for the first round of offers. As spaces become available, offers will be issued to students on the waitlist through a random lottery.
Students who receive an offer will be notified through their Trent email and will have 72 hours to log in to the Housing Portal and pay the $600 Residence Advance Payment to secure their space. This includes a $100 Administrative fee and a $500 Residence Advance Payment that goes towards your Residence Fees. Failure to meet this deadline will result in your application being cancelled.
Before You Apply
Living in Residence for Winter 2027?
The Winter 2027 Residence term runs from January 3, 2027 to May 1, 2027. Students who are looking for residence accommodations during this period should submit a Winter 2027 Residence Application. If you are planning to live in residence for the 2027-2028 Academic Year (beginning Fall 2027), please note that applications for the next academic year will open in February 2027. Be sure to apply for the term that best matches your intended move-in and residence dates.
How to Apply
To apply for a room in residence, complete the following:
- Submit a residence application on the Housing Portal to the Winter 2027 waitlist.
- Applicants who apply by November 15, 2026 will be included in the lottery for available spaces. Students who are being offered a space will receive an email to their TrentU email account.
- If you are offered a space you will have 72 hours to accept your offer and submit the required $500 Residence Advance Payment and $100 Administration Fee.
- The Winter 2027 Residence Application will be available on the Housing Portal. 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 Portal" under the "Student Housing" heading
- Click "Residence Application" at the top of the page, and select "Start/Complete a New Application"
- Select the Winter 2027 Term and the campus location ocation you are applying for (Peterborough or Durham)
Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence
If you have a medical, disability, or religious accommodation that necessitates a specific room type, you will need to complete the accessibility and unique needs form as part of the Housing Application. For more information, please visit the Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence webpage.
Student Housing will endeavor to accommodate all accessibility & unique need requests, however, space availability for the Winter 2027 term is limited. As a result, Student Housing may not be able to accommodate these requests.
The Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence Form must be completed, and all supporting documentation must be uploaded by Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. EST.
What Happens Next?
When You’ll Hear Back from Us
Residence waitlist information will be shared with students starting Tuesday, November 17, 2026
What if I Am Not Successful in the Lottery?
Applicants who are not offered a residence space through the lottery process will remain on the residence waitlist. Waitlisted applicants will be prioritized based on their lottery number, and as spaces become available throughout the term, offers may be extended in that order. Students who are offered a space from the waitlist will be notified through their TrentU email account and provided with instructions on how to accept their offer and complete the required payments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the Residence and Dining Plan Fees for Winter 2027?
Fees for Winter 2027 vary depending on the residence and room type you are assigned. Fees are subject to change. Residence Fees can be viewed on the Residence Fees and Payments page.
When is move-in for the Winter 2027 term?
Residence buildings are closed for the Winter Break starting December 23, 2026. After the holiday break, residence reopens on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. This is the earliest date that Winter residence students will be able to move in. Specific move in details will be shared after you have confirmed your room booking. Please plan your travel arrangements accordingly as no early arrivals can be accommodated.
Wondering what will happen if you change your mind about living in residence?
Students are encouraged to wait until their class schedule has been finalized before deciding whether residence is the right fit for their Winter 2027 term. If you wish to cancel your residence application, you can do so through the Housing Portal by selecting the Residence Application tab and choosing Application Cancellation from the drop-down menu.
If you are currently on the residence waitlist and have not received a residence offer, there is no financial penalty for cancelling your application, as no Residence Advance Payment (RAP) is required to join the waitlist.
However, if you receive a residence offer and choose to accept it by paying the required $500 Residence Advance Payment (RAP) and $100 Administration Fee, the Residence Agreement cancellation terms will apply. For Winter 2027 (January arrivals), students who cancel their residence placement on or before December 1, 2026 will receive a 50% refund ($250) of their Residence Advance Payment. Cancellations received after December 1, 2026 are not eligible for a refund of the Residence Advance Payment. Please see the Residence Agreement and the Residence Advance Payment refund schedule (Section 17) for more information.
What if I decide to defer to the 2027-28 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 release date for the 2027-28 application will be published on our website when confirmed.
Cancellation and Refund Schedule
By paying the $500 Residence Advance Payment you acknowledge the following refund schedule.
By submitting your residence application and paying the required $500 Residence Advance Payment and $100 Administrative Fee, you acknowledge and agree to the Residence cancellation and withdrawal terms outlined in the Residence Agreement.
Winter residence is not guaranteed, and residence offers will be made as space permits. Students who receive and accept a Winter residence offer and later choose to cancel their application may be eligible for a partial refund of their Residence Advance Payment based on the date their cancellation is submitted through the Student Housing Portal. The $100 Administrative Fee is non-refundable.
- If your cancellation is received on or before December 1, 2026: You will receive a 50% refund of your Residence Advance Payment ($250).
- If your cancellation is received after December 1, 2026: You will receive no refund of your Residence Advance Payment.
- The $100 Administrative Fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded under any circumstances, including cancellation, withdrawal, or termination of the Residence Agreement.
If you choose to withdraw from residence after moving in, you must complete the withdrawal process through the Student Housing Portal. Residents who withdraw after move-in remain financially responsible for their residence fees and are placed on a refund waiting list. Refunds, if applicable, are based on filling a vacancy in the housing system and are not guaranteed. Any approved room fee refund is calculated on a pro-rated basis and is subject to a $300 Withdrawal Administrative Fee.
Students considering withdrawing from residence after move-in are encouraged to review the Residence Agreement and contact Student Housing at residence@trentu.ca for guidance on next steps.
