Trent University residence will be closed over the winter break period beginning 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 19, 2025.
As the December examination period and winter closure quickly approach, we're sharing the following information to help ensure your exam period & winter break is successful.
Exam Period Quiet Hours & Guests
As a courtesy to all community members preparing for the end of term, 23-hour quiet hours will be in effect starting Wednesday, December 3 at 11:00 P.M. and throughout the exam period. Additionally, standard courtesy hours are in effect between 8:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. daily throughout this period. All other times are considered quiet hours.
Please be considerate of your roommates and neighbours during this busy time. Should you have a concern regarding noise, please contact the Residence Life Don On-Duty for your building or let the Service Centre know.
As stated in your Residence Agreement, guests who do not hold a current Residence Agreement are not permitted in residence during 23-hour quiet hours.
Exam Housing Service Centre Desk Hours
During the exam period, the Service Centre Desks will be operating during the following hours:
Service Centre East (Gzowski) – Monday to Sunday: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Service Centre West (Lady Eaton) – Monday to Sunday: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Service Centre South (Lady Eaton Annex) - Monday to Sunday: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Service Centre Durham – Monday to Sunday: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
After Hours Support is available 9:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. 7 days a week by calling the Don on Duty phone numbers.
Dining Hall Hours During the Exam Period
Dining Hall hours and menus for the exam period will be posted on the Trent Food Services Website.
Food Service operations are closed during the Winter Break; however, campus card partners will be open. Please ensure you check with the card partner for their winter break hours.
Residence Closing
In alignment with the Residence Agreement and to ensure an appropriate academic environment for students completing the semester, students must move out of residence 24 hours after their final exam, or by 11:00 A.M on December 19, 2025 whichever date and time comes first. If you do not have any final exams, your move out date is Friday, December 5, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.
Move Out Procedures (Fall only students)
Please ensure the following move out procedures are adhered to:
Clean your room of all garbage and recycling and personal items. Your room must be clean and your furniture returned to its original configuration.
If you rented a fridge from Coldex, they will be at Trent to pick up fridges after residence has closed. Avoid extra costs by making sure your fridge is in the same condition when you rented it and unplugged prior to your departure.
Ensure your window is closed, lights are off, and door is locked.
Drop off your keys and fob (room, suite key if applicable & mail key) at the Housing Service Centre or at an After Hours Drop Box
For more information about Moving Out, Damages Process, and Mail please visit our website.
Residence Stay Extensions
If you require an extension to depart residence later than 24 hours after your last exam, you must send an email residence@trentu.ca to request a late-stay extension. This request must be received by December 4, 2025, at 8:00 A.M.
Safe Travels
If you choose to travel for the winter break, we ask that you be extra vigilant. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Questions?
If you have any questions and/or concerns related to the information above, please do not hesitate to contact your Residence Life Coordinator or Student Housing Coordinator.
Lady Eaton & Lady Eaton Annex – Katherine Plante katherineplante@trentu.ca
Champlain & Champlain Annex – Amy Graves agraves@trentu.ca
Otonabee – Lucas Morin lucasmorin@trentu.ca
Gzowski & Gzowski Annex– Shreya Agarwal shreyaagarwal@trentu.ca
Durham GTA - Wyatt Rawlings wyattrawlings@trentu.ca
On behalf of the Student Housing team, we wish you success in your final assignments and exams. Have a wonderful and relaxing Winter Break, we will see you in the new year!
