Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday from everyone at Trent University.

Most academic and administrative operations at Trent University in Peterborough and Durham GTA will start the winter holiday break at the end of business Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Prioritizing the health and safety of our communities and the Trent student experience, and following the announcement of a province-wide shutdown in effect as of December 26, all Trent campuses will remain open with modified operations following the holiday break.

Classes resume at both campuses Monday, January 11, 2021 for the winter semester. Courses confirmed as online or remote will continue without changes. For the duration of the shutdown, most courses that had previously been scheduled as in-person will be delivered through remote or virtual instruction. Under the guidelines, nursing labs required to be in-person will continue, as will some additional in-person labs with 10 people or less, following all physical distancing and masking directives. Students with in-person courses should check their Blackboard course and watch for updates directly from faculty and instructors.

Student Residences

The Housing Office closes Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 9 a.m. and reopens on Monday, January 4, 2020 at 9 a.m.

Peterborough – Residences close at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. Only students who have registered and received confirmation of their acceptance to the winter break program will be permitted in residence during the break period. Students who need to return to campus early due to unforeseen circumstances, international students requiring quarantine space, or any questions relating to the winter break program should be directed to the Housing Office at residence@trentu.ca.

Durham residence will remain open during the holidays and into 2021. The Housing Service Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 23 and will be available virtually December 28-31 and January 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students can contact Durham Campus Security when requiring assistance outside of Service Desk hours.

Risk Management and Security Operations

Campus Security will remain on duty 24/7 throughout the holiday season. All building exterior doors, labs and classrooms will remain locked. Access cards will continue to allow entry to non-residence buildings. You are required to inform Campus Security (see contact info below) if you must access a campus building during the break. Persons without access cards and/or keys to non-residence buildings will require prior written approval from their department head that clearly specifies time(s) and location(s) of required access. Please contact Campus Security to gain access under these circumstances.

Campus Security Peterborough – 705-748-1328 or security@trentu.ca

Campus Security Durham – 905-435-5111 or durhamsecurity@trentu.ca

Library Services

Bata Library will close for the holiday break at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22. Starting Monday, January 11, the first two floors of Bata Library will be open for regular hours for students needing quiet study space, access to computers or Wi-Fi. Access to online library collections, research support, information services, copyright and reading list support will be available remotely. Physical collections will also be available to Trent students, instructors, and staff by request in Omni for contactless, curbside pickup starting January 11. Please check the Library website for full details.

Durham Library & Learning Centre (DLLC) will close on Tuesday, December 22 at 5 p.m. Access to online library collections, research support, information services, copyright and reading list support will be available remotely. Physical collections will also be available to Trent students, instructors, and staff by request in Omni for contactless, curbside pickup starting January 11. Please check the DLLC website for full details.

College Offices

• Catharine Parr Traill College – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 5 p.m. and re-opens Thursday, January 7.
• Champlain College – closes Friday, December 18 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Monday, January 4.
• Lady Eaton College – closes Friday, December 18 at 4 p.m. and re-opens Tuesday, January 5.
• Otonabee College – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Monday, January 4.
• Peter Gzowski College – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Tuesday, January 5.

Following the holiday break, the colleges will be open with reduced hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with key card access for students needing after-hours access. Outdoor wellness activities will be limited to groups of 10. College offices will open on the Peterborough campus with modified hours.

Other University and Student Services

• Athletics Centre – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and will remain closed for the duration of the provincial shutdown. Check the Athletics Centre website for details on virtual activities for students starting in January.
• Academic Advising – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m.; re-opens Tuesday, January 5, at 9 a.m. Please check the website for remote appointments and advisor availability.
• Academic Skills – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 6. Please refer to the website for details about remote appointments and booking.
• Campus Card Office – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
• Campus Food Services – For more information on holiday hours and available services, visit the Chartwells website. Following provincial directives and public health guidelines, food services will be open for pre-order through the Boost App and take-out only for the duration of the provincial shutdown.
• Campus Tours – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4:30 p.m. and will remain closed for the duration of the provincial shutdown. Visit the website to book a virtual tour of the Peterborough or Durham GTA campus. In-person tours will resume following the shutdown, be sure to book your future in-person tour.
• Careerspace – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4:30 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. Visit the website for details about remote appointments and booking.
• First Peoples House of Learning – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
• Human Resources/Payroll – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m.
• I.T. Service Desk – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9:00 a.m.
• Office of the Registrar –closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. Visit the website for details about remote appointments and booking.
• Parking Services – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 8 a.m.
• Campus Print & Shipping and Receiving Centre – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m.
• Student Accounts – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 12 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
• Student Wellness
  • Accessibility Services – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
  • Centre Counselling – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
  • Health Services – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m.; reopens Monday, January 11 at 9 a.m. Students with pre-booked appointments with Dr. King for January 7 will still be seen.
  • Peer Support – closes December 4 at 4 p.m.; reopens January 11.
• School of Graduate Studies – closes Monday, December 21; reopens Monday, January 4 at 9 a.m.
• Trent Campus Store – closes Tuesday, December 22 at 3 p.m.; remains open for online orders. All orders will be shipped directly to students, and residence students can have orders delivered to an on-campus service centre.
• The Student Centre, including Starbucks, will be open for regular hours starting Monday, January 11. No food or drink will be allowed in public areas.

Peterborough Bus Schedule

Please visit the Peterborough Transit website for more information regarding bus routes and schedules.

Donate Anytime

Gifts to Trent are always welcome and can be made throughout the holiday season via Trent’s website.