Winter Residence Application
Applications for the Winter 2026 Residence Term open on Thursday, October 16.
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 be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply today. International students are guaranteed a spot in Winter Residence if they apply and pay their $75 application fee and $500 deposit by Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.
How to apply
To apply for a room in residence, complete the following:
- Submit a fully completed residence application on the Housing Portal. This includes the $75 non-refundable residence application fee (your way of securing your spot in the first-come, first-served residence room queue)
- Submit the required $500 residence deposit.
- The Winter 2026 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 2026 Term and Location you are applying for (Peterborough or Durham)
Accessibility & Unique Needs in residence.
If you have a medical, disability, or religious need you will need to complete the accessibility and unique needs form as part of the Housing Application. For more information, refer to the Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence webpage.
Student Housing will endeavor to accommodate all accessibility & unique need requests, however, space availability for the Winter 2025 term is limited. As a result, Student Housing may not be able to accommodate all requests.
The Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence Form must be completed, and all supporting documentation must be uploaded by Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. EST.
When you’ll hear back from us
Residence bookings/waitlist information will be shared with students starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What are the Residence and Dining Plan Fees for Winter 2026?
Fees for Winter 2026 vary depending on the residence and room type you are assigned. Fees are subject to change.
Winter 2025 Residence Fees
| ROOM TYPE | BUILDINGS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
| Premium Single | Gzowski College | $6,682(Residence Fee) + $2,883.50(Dining Fee) = $9,565.50 (Total Fees) |
| Traditional Single | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $5,415 (Residence Fee) + $2,883.50(Dining Fee) = $8,298.50 (Total Fees) |
| Traditional Double | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $4,918(Residence Fee) + $2,883.50 (Dining Fee) = $7801.50(Total Fees) |
| Suite-Style Single (in Traditional Building) | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $5,861 (Residence Fee) + $1,933.50 (Dining Fee) = $7,794.50 (Total Fees) |
| Suite-Style Double (in Traditional Building) | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $5,036(Residence Fee) + $1,933.50 (Dining Fee) = $6,969.50(Total Fees) |
| Premium Suite-Style Single | Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex | $5,990 (Residence Fee) + $1,933.50 (Dining Fee) = $7,923.50 (Total Fees) |
| Premium Suite-style Double | Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex | $5,491(Residence Fee) +$1,933.50(Dining Fee) = $7424.50(Total Fees) |
| Value Suites – Single | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $5,566 (Residence Fee) +$1,933.50(Dining Fee) = $7,499.50 (Total Fees) |
| Value Suites - Double | Lady Eaton College, Otonabee College | $4,783 (Residence Fee) + $1,933.50 (Dining Fee) = $6,716.50 (Total Fees) |
| Value Traditional – Single | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $5,325 (Residence Fee) + $2,883.50 (Dining Fee) = $8,208.50 (Total Fees) |
| Value Traditional - Double | Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College | $4,670(Residence Fee) + $2,883.50 (Dining Fee) = $7,553.50 (Total Fees) |
| Durham Single Room | Durham Residence | $6,060 (Residence Fee) + $2,883.50 (Dining Fee) = $8,943.50 (Total Fees) |
| Durham Double Room | Durham Residence | $5,333 (Residence Fee) + $2,883.50 (Dining Fee) = $8,216.50 (Total Fees) |
Winter 2025 Dining Plans
| ROOM TYPE | USABLE BALANCE | FOODSERVICE OVERHEAD | TOTAL COST |
| Traditional Room | $2,400 tax-exempt declining balance | $438.50 | $2,883.50 |
| Suite-Style Room | $1,600 tax-exempt declining balance | $333.50 | $1,933.50 |
| Durham Residence | $2,400 tax-exempt declining balance | $483.50 | $2,883.50 |
When is move-in for the Winter 2026 term?
After the holiday break, residence reopens on Monday, January 5, 2026. 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.
Our university is closed for Winter Break, which means housing applications received during this time will be processed after we reopen in January. Please review the timeline below so you know when to expect your room assignment and move-in date:
- Applications submitted prior to December 14, 11:59PM, 2025:
- Your application will be reviewed prior to Winter Break. If offered a room, your earliest move-in date will be January 5, 2026.
- Applications submitted between December 15 – December 23, 2025:
- Your application will be reviewed after Winter Break. If offered a room, your earliest move-in date will be January 9, 2026.
- Applications submitted after December 23, 2025:
- Your application will be reviewed after Winter Break. If offered a room, your anticipated move-in date will be January 12, 2026
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 2026 term, prior to cancelling their residence application.
Should you wish to cancel your residence application go to the student housing portal, click on the Residence Application tab and select “Application Cancellation” from the drop-down menu. Please note that cancelling your application may result in financial liabilities. These are outlined by the $500 deposit refund schedule below and by the Residence Agreement
What if I decide to defer to the 2026-27 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 2026-27 application will be published on our website when confirmed.
By paying the $500 deposit you acknowledge the following refund schedule.
Winter residence is not guaranteed, and housing offers will be made as space allows. Students may cancel their application and receive a partial refund depending on the timing of their cancellation or withdrawal. After receiving a Residence room offer, the following refund schedule will apply.
Cancellation and Refund Schedule
- Before November 30, 2025: You will receive a $250 refund (from your $500 residence deposit). You are not responsible for any room fees.
- Between December 1 and December 15, 2025 (or before signing your residence contract, whichever comes first): Your $500 deposit becomes non-refundable, but you are not responsible for any room fees.
- After December 15, 2025 and before the Monday of Winter Reading Week: You will be charged room fees on a pro-rated basis until your space is filled by a new resident who was not previously in a housing contract.
- If your room cannot be filled, you will be responsible for the full room fees, including the $500 deposit forfeiture.
- After the Monday of Winter Reading Week: You are responsible for the full room fees and the $500 deposit forfeiture. No refund will be issued.
If you choose to withdraw from residence after move-in, you will be bound by the withdrawal process outlined in the Residence Agreement.
Students considering withdrawing after move-in are encouraged to contact Student Housing at residence@trentu.ca for guidance on next steps.
Applying if you deferred your Fall 2025 application:
To apply, your next steps are:
- Open a “Winter 2026” application (either Peterborough or Durham) via the Housing Portal
- Start your application and pay your $75 application fee
- Once you arrive on the $500 deposit payment page, DO NOT PAY
- Email residence@trentu.ca so we can apply your application deposit to your new application.
- The deposit fee will only be waived if advanced notice of your deferral was provided to Student Housing
