Once you have submitted your application to Trent, there are a few additional tasks you must complete as you move through the admissions process.

Step 1: Know your Identification Number

You will receive an email from Trent University confirming receipt of your application, which will include your Trent Identification Number (7-digit number starting with “0”).  

• Once received, please include this number every time you correspond with us.
• Please allow a minimum of 3-5 business days for your application to be processed. 

Step 2: Activate and Monitor your Trent Applicant Portal 

• Activate your Trent Applicant Portal account through this link.  
• Review the Trent Applicant Portal. All information related to your admission will be available there.    
• Monitor your Trent Applicant Portal account on a regular basis for updates to the status of your application. 

Step 3: Submit required documents

First, review the “Application Checklist” in your Trent Applicant Portal to confirm which documents you need to submit for admission consideration. You may also wish to review the document submission requirements specific to your curriculum. 

You can submit required documents to Trent University in two different ways:

1. Submit required documents through the “Upload Forms” option available on your Trent Applicant Portal. Documents received this way will be considered unofficial and may be used for conditional offers only. Official documents will be required if you receive an offer and decide to enroll at Trent University.
2. OR; Request your school/institution email your transcript to admissions@trentu.ca or release it via an external electronic portal (i.e. Parchment). 

Ensure that you review the deadlines for submission of documents and completion of your application. Once you submit your in-progress documents, we will review your application.  

If your studies are still in progress, you may see an outstanding request for “Final Official Transcript”. This means that if you receive a conditional offer of admission, we will require the final, official transcript directly from your school when your studies are complete. 

Deadlines for submitting all required documents to receive an admission decision for each intake period:

*Some fall term programs may have earlier deadlines. Submit documents by February 15.

If you are applying for admission based on completion of your high school diploma/program, we normally require an official high school transcript that includes your senior year mid-year grades, and/or your predicted final grades (if applicable). When online verification of results is available, we will verify your final results online. 

If you are applying for admission based on post-secondary institution(s) grades, an official final high school transcript PLUS an official post-secondary transcript with your most recently completed courses/grades is required. In select cases, we may also require a WES (World Education Services) evaluation to proceed with an admission assessment. 

• At this admission stage, we will review your qualifications for transfer credits eligibility and update your Trent Applicant Portal with our initial assessment.
• For students applying for Post-Graduate Certificate programs, an official university transcript and confirmation of a bachelor's degree completion is required. 

Step 4: Monitor your Trent Applicant Portal for a decision

Our processing and decision-making times may vary but typically take between two and four weeks.

For most of our programs, admission decisions are released on a rolling basis. This means that as soon as we have received the required documentation to make an admission decision, it will be released, and you will be notified. 

Step 5: Received an Admission Offer?

Once an admission decision has been made, it will be reflected on Trent Applicant Portal.

If you received an offer, your admission letters will be issued within three to five business days. They will be emailed to the email address provided on your application form as well as posted to your Trent Applicant Portal. Here, you can download your admission letter in PDF format.

We do not mail admission letters or LOAs and will never require a payment to release these letters.  

Congratulations on receiving an admission offer! Click on “I have received an offer” to continue reading. 

Congratulations! Once you have received an offer from Trent, you are officially on your way to joining our community of scholars where you will expand your thinking, gain valuable skills, create lifelong friendships, and open the door to a world of possibility.  

Your Offer of Admission will appear on your Trent Applicant Portal and if applicable, on your OUAC account. Your Offer of Admission letter and Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you by email and posted to your Trent Applicant Portal.  

Keep reading to learn more about responding to your offer, applying for a study permit, finances, and more. 

Step 1: Review and Respond to Your Admission Offer

• Review your Offer of Admission and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) right away to ensure that all information included in them is correct.  If applicable, admission conditions stated in your admission letters must be met as soon as possible and by the start of classes at the latest. Estimated Tuition Fee on your LOA is for winter and fall terms.
• Respond to your Offer of Admission: It is important that you respond to your Offer of Admission as soon as you can. Please review the table below for recommended admission response and tuition deposit deadlines.
  • If you used a direct application, you can accept your offer by logging into your Trent Applicant Portal.
  • If you applied through the OUAC (Group A or Group B applications), you can accept your offer on your OUAC account.  

Deadline for Admissions Response and Tuition Deposit ($2,500 CAD)

*Some programs may require an early response. If you received an offer to start in the fall (September), you are strongly encouraged to reply by January 15.

If you have received an admission offer past these deadlines, you must respond to the offer and submit a tuition deposit within two weeks. 

Step 2: Apply for your Study Permit

If you accept your admission offer to Trent, you should apply for your study permit as soon as possible. Your Letter of Acceptance is specifically designed for Canadian immigration authorities. An unconditional Letter of Acceptance is not required to begin the study permit application process.  Apply online for your study permit through Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC). 

A note on Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL)

Trent University receives its allocation of Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) from the Province of Ontario in the first few months of each calendar year and will begin the process of allocating them to eligible international students as soon as possible. To be considered for a PAL, you must first accept their offer of admission and pay a $2,500 (CAD) deposit to Trent University. Once a decision has been made to issue a PAL, you will receive an email from our Admissions Team with instructions on how to access this document through your Trent Applicant Portal.   
 

Step 3: Explore Your Program and Academic Dates

• Explore the program of your admission as well as other academic options and courses that you may be able to pursue. Visit the program website or review the Academic Calendar to learn more.
• Interested in learning when classes start and end, the last date to register for courses, and what each program has to offer? You will find this information and much more in the Academic Calendar. 

Step 4: Know Finances and Scholarships

• You will need to submit a tuition deposit of $2,500 CAD to secure your place at Trent University. Normally, the deposit must be submitted within two weeks of accepting an admission offer and ensure it is received by the tuition deposit deadline. Visit the Financial Services website to learn about the different ways you can submit a payment.  
• Fees are paid per academic term and are due prior to the start of classes. Visit our Financial Services website for information on fees, payment deadlines, refund policies and much more.
• Interested in learning about scholarship opportunities? We encourage you to explore our prestigious scholarships available for international students. Applications can be submitted at any time.  

Step 5: Explore our Residences  

• At Trent’s Peterborough campus, everyone is a part of a college, regardless of whether you commute to campus or live in residence. Our collegiate communities are places to make friends, participate in events that will inspire and motivate you, get support and academic advice, connect with faculty outside of the classroom, and more. Learn more about our Oxford-based residential college system and benefits of being a member.
• Interested in learning about on-campus housing? Visit our Housing website for more information.
• For our Durham campus, students can choose to live on-campus in addition to having residence partnership options with Durham College and UOIT.  Visit the Durham campus Residences and Housing website for more information. 

Step 6: Discover Your Future Student Life

University is so much more than just academics. Learn about how you can get involved in Trent’s clubs, groups, sports, and leadership programs, and what Peterborough and Durham have to offer to help you make the most of your university years. 

Step 7: Connect with Us

If you have the chance, visit Trent in person to find out why it might be a great fit for you.  In addition to fall and spring Open House events, we offer campus tours on both campuses six days a week, from Monday to Saturday. Make sure to book a tour.  

Our online Trent Advantage Livestreams are another great source to learn about Trent – from the comfort of home and from wherever you are in the world.

Follow us on social media. Through our channels, you can also ask questions, meet others, and stay up to date on information about Trent, including upcoming dates, deadlines, events, and your next steps. We are here to help. Post your questions on Facebook, WeChat, email us at international@trentu.ca or call +1-705-748-1314. 

Congratulations on accepting your offer to Trent University! We are excited to welcome you our community of scholars through which you can learn, live, and thrive in a campus and community that is dedicated to providing a meaningful and dynamic learning experience for students.

Click on the links below to learn more about your future at Trent in Peterborough or Durham GTA: 

• I’ve accepted an offer to study in Peterborough
• I’ve accepted an offer to study in Durham