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Trent Durham Residence Incentives

New Students

Live where you learn. Make Durham GTA your home away from home!

First Month Free! 

Full-time students who live in residence for the full academic year (September – April) will receive their first month free, which is applied to your student account after your Fall semester payment. 

  • Students must sign their Trent Residence Agreement and submit their Residence Advance Payment by June 3, 2027 to be eligible for the First Month Free promotion.
  • Only applicable for full academic year students (September 2027 – April 2028).
  • Students must remain enrolled at a full-time course load at Trent University and remain in Residence until the end of their contract to be eligible.

Why choose Trent Durham residence? 

  • Full-service dining and on-campus amenities - everything you need within steps of classes
  • 94% of residents say living on campus improved their academics and sense of community (2024–25 survey).
  • Great location: close to restaurants, trails and the Oshawa Centre. Only 60 minutes from downtown Toronto with easy access to Highway 401 and GO Transit.

 

Important dates 

  • Apply to residence by June 3 to secure your place. 

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