Moving In
MOVE IN DAY - September 2021
Move In Day, the day you’ve been waiting for, is almost here.
We are excited to welcome you to residence and to the Trent University community.
This is going to be a different, yet dynamic year at Trent and in residence. Everything we do is guided by public health and federal and provincial directives. That means, that right from move in day, your health and safety are our top priorities.
Here’s what to expect from (and how to plan for) this fun and exciting day.
RESIDENCE MOVE IN DAYS
Residence Move In will be happening on the following days:
Peterborough Campus: September 4 & 5
Durham Campus: September 6
To keep up with COVID protocols, we will be assigning move in time slots to you. These will be emailed to you very soon.
Please note that we will be emailing you the time slot and date of your move in to your Trentu email. Please move in during your designated timeslot.
Packing
We know there is a lot to think about as you prepare for the move. Here are a few of the items that we suggest be on every students’ “What to Bring to Residence” packing list.
Bringing People With You
To assist with physical distancing on campus, we ask that students bring no more than two people to campus with them to move in and ask that for everyone in your party to complete a self-assessment of COVID-19 exposure/symptoms prior to arriving on campus.
Arriving & Checking In
When you arrive on campus follow our helpful signage to your key pick-up location. You will find friendly and helpful students and staff waiting to welcome you, provide you with your keys, and answer any questions you might have about the move-in process. To support physical distancing, we ask that you please stay in your car when you arrive at the key station and one of our staff will assist you.
Once you’ve checked in, the directional maps and coloured signs will guide you through the rest of the way.
The check-in Map of your College can be found accordingly:
Moving In
Masks
Following local public health directives, the University has implemented a mandatory face mask/covering policy. All students, families/supporters, and volunteers attending campus for move in will be required to wear a non-medical face mask or face covering when entering any campus building. Some exceptions may apply so be sure to read the latest directives before you arrive. We also ask that each individual coming to campus with you brings a non-medical mask or face covering with them. Wearing masks is also encouraged when outside of buildings, when physical distancing is not possible.
Move In Support
While our staff will be able to provide directional assistance, answer questions, and provide guidance as you move in, they will not be able to assist with carrying and moving in your belongings. You may wish to bring a cart or dolly with you to assist with moving in.
Parking
Once you have unloaded your car, please move your car to a nearby parking lot to allow others access to move in. Parking will be complimentary throughout the move in period each day. Permits, available for purchase through Parking Services, are required for parking on campus outside of the move in period.
Additional information on parking is available on the Parking Services website.
Staying up to date
For Housing updates, please continue to monitor your Trent student email and after your arrival to residence to stay up to date on any new information or notices.
For general university updates you can visit: https://www.trentu.ca/coronavirus/
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions related to the foregoing information, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 705-748-1011 x7127 or by email at residence@trentu.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the fall term Move-In Day?
Move-in day for Peterborough: Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th. A move-in timeslot will be emailed to you.
Move-in day for Durham: Monday, September 6th. A move-in timeslot will be emailed to you.
What if I can’t arrive during the move in period?
Please contact Housing Services at residence@trentu.ca before you arrive to campus and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
What can I bring to residence?
Here are a few of the items that we suggest be on every students’ packing list. Click here to view our suggested “What to Bring to Residence” list.
Students are always encouraged to bring their own cleaning supplies to residence, such as: hand sanitizers, Lysol wipes, shower shoes, laundry soap, surface disinfectant, etc. We strongly recommend that students bring non-medical face masks or coverings with them to residence.
How many people can help me move in?
To assist with physical distancing on campus, we ask that students bring no more than two people to campus with them to move in and ask that for everyone in your party to complete a self-assessment of COVID-19 exposure/symptoms prior to arriving on campus.