Applications for the Winter 2025 Residence Term open on Wednesday, 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.
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 $50 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 2025 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 2025 Term and Location you are applying for (Peterborough or Durham)
Accessibility & Unique Needs in residence.
If you have a medical, disability, or religious need that will influence in your stay in request you will need to complete the accessibility and unique needs form as part of the Housing Portal. For more information, refer to the Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence request website.: Accessibility & Unique Needs in Residence - Housing - Trent University
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 Friday, December 1 at 4:00 PM ET.
When you’ll hear back from us
Residence bookings/waitlist information will be shared with students starting Thursday, December 5.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What are the Residence and Dining Plan Fees for Winter 2025?
Fees for Winter 2025 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 |
$5,980 (Residence Fee) + $2,687(Dining Fee) = $8,667 (Total Fees) |
Traditional Single |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College, Traill College (Wallis Hall/Crawford House) |
$5,018 (Residence Fee) + $2,687 (Dining Fee) = $7,705 (Total Fees) |
Traditional Double |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College, Traill Annex, Traill College (Wallis Hall/Crawford House) |
$4,401 (Residence Fee) + $2,687 (Dining Fee) = $7,088 (Total Fees) |
Suite-Style Single (in Traditional Building) |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College |
$5,245 (Residence Fee) + 1,762 (Dining Fee) = $7,007 (Total Fees) |
Suite-Style Double (in Traditional Building) |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College |
$4,507 (Residence Fee) + 1,762 (Dining Fee) = $6,269 (Total Fees) |
Premium Suite-Style Single |
Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex |
$5,360.50 (Residence Fee) + $1,762 (Dining Fee) = $7,122.50 (Total Fees) |
Premium Suite-style Double |
Champlain Annex, Lady Eaton Annex, Gzowski Annex |
$4,914 (Residence Fee) + $1,762 (Dining Fee) = $6,676 (Total Fees) |
Value Suites – Single |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College |
$4,981 (Residence Fee) +$1,762 (Dining Fee) = $6,743 (Total Fees) |
Value Suites - Double |
Lady Eaton College, Otonabee College | $4,280 (Residence Fee) + $1,762 (Dining Fee) = $6,042 (Total Fees) |
Value Traditional – Single |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College, Traill Annex | $4,765.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,687 (Dining Fee) = $7,452.50 (Total Fees) |
Value Traditional - Double |
Lady Eaton College, Champlain College, Otonabee College, Traill Annex | $4,179.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,687 (Dining Fee) = $6,866.50 (Total Fees) |
Durham Single Room |
Durham Residence |
$5,582.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,687 (Dining Fee) = $8,269.50 (Total Fees) |
Durham Double Room |
Durham Residence |
$4,913.50 (Residence Fee) + $2,687(Dining Fee) = $7,600.50 (Total Fees) |
Winter 2025 Dining Plans
ROOM TYPE |
USABLE BALANCE |
FOODSERVICE OVERHEAD |
TOTAL COST |
Traditional Room |
$2,275 tax-exempt declining balance |
$412.00 |
$2,687 |
Suite-Style Room |
$1,500 tax-exempt declining balance |
$262.00 |
$1,762 |
Traill College (Wallis Hall and Crawford House) |
$1,775 tax-exempt declining balance $500 Trent cash allocation |
$412.00 |
$2,687 |
Traill Annex |
$1,352.50 tax-exempt declining balance 4 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week ($922.50) |
$412.00 |
$2,687 |
Durham Residence |
$2,275 tax-exempt declining balance |
$412.00 |
$2,687 |
When is move-in for the Winter 2025 term?
After the holiday break, residence reopens on Saturday, January 4, 2025. 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.
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 2025 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 2025-26 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 2025-26 application will be published on our website when confirmed.
By paying the $500 deposit you acknowledge the following refund schedule.
Winter 2025 residence is not guaranteed and thus students can cancel and receive a full refund of their deposit prior to receiving a room booking. Once a room booking is received, the $500 deposit is non-refundable. As a reminder, room bookings will begin on December 6.
If you choose to withdraw from residence on or after Move-In Day, you will be bound by the withdrawal processes stated in the Residence Agreement.
Should students wish to depart residence once they have arrived, we encourage them to reach out to Student Housing by email at residence@trentu.ca for further information on the withdrawal process.
Applying if you deferred your Fall 2024 application:
To apply, your next steps are:
- Open a “Winter 2025” application (either Peterborough or Durham) via the Housing Portal
- Start your application and pay your $50 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