Trent International Orientation supports international students in your transition to life at Trent University. Before you arrive in Canada and during your first week, we offer additional resources and activities to help you get to know your peers and supporters and settle into your new life in Canada.
If you are an international graduate student, please visit the School of Graduate Studies website more information about grad orientation.
Orientation Events
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Pre-Arrival Online Welcome Session
Before you arrive in person in Canada and at Trent, all new international undergraduate and postgraduate certificate students are required to attend a mandatory online Pre-Arrival Welcome Session. This session is designed for you to learn more about:
- Supports and services available for international students
- Academic Advising
- Immigration basics
- International Student Health Insurance
- On-campus and off-campus housing
- Scam and phishing training
Pre-Arrival Online Welcome Sessions take place during the month before your first semester. These sessions take place in April for Summer start students, August for Fall start students, and December for Winter start students.
Summer 2026 start students can now register for their Pre-Arrival Welcome Session on April 10, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET.
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Orientation Week (in-person)
Orientation Week is an action-packed introduction to Trent University, filled with events, activities, and traditions that help you get involved, build community and connection, and feel at home from day one.
Orientation Week takes place in-person at Trent’s Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses during the first week of each semester.
You must arrange your own transportation to campus. There are many convenient transportation options available from YYZ. It’s important to note that Trent’s Peterborough Campus is about 90 minutes from Pearson Airport in Toronto and our Durham GTA Campus is about 40 minutes away.
Here are a few helpful links to get you started:
Durham students also can travel from YYZ to their accommodation by taxi, shared-ride services, or public transportation.
To ensure you get to campus in a timely manner, we recommend arranging transportation at least one week prior to departure. You will be responsible for paying for independently scheduled transportation.
On campus and off campus accommodations
Confirmed your room in one of Trent’s residences? Great. We can’t wait to see you on campus. Be sure to contact Trent Student Housing for details on your residence move-in dates.
If you are planning to live off campus, visit our Off-Campus Housing page for more information.
Have questions about orientation or arriving at Trent?
Please reach out to Trent International by email at internationalfrontdesk@trentu.ca for support.