Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area will welcome future students and their guests to explore campus and the advantages of studying at Ontario’s #1 undergraduate university for the first Fall Open House events held in person since 2019, taking place this Saturday, November 12.

“Our Fall Open House events offer an ideal opportunity for future students to gather information for making important decisions about their postsecondary journey -- and get a feel for life on campus," said Marilyn Burns, vice president of Communications & Enrolment at Trent. "Our current students, professors and staff really enjoy helping future students and their families learn about what makes the Trent experience so unique in preparing our grads for success. We look forward to seeing you in person on campus!"  

Trent Durham GTA’s growing selection of co-op streams, including in business, communications and criminology, will be showcased at the event, along with a full academic and student services fair, mini lectures and program sessions. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour Trent Durham’s campus and award-winning student residence as they immerse themselves in the full student experience. 

All students who attend for Open House are entered in a draw to win free first-year tuition. Students who apply to residence are also entered in a draw to win free residence and a meal plan for their first year. 

Highlights from Trent’s Fall Open House at the Durham GTA campus:  

• Learn about new co-op streams: Discover new paid co-op streams in business, communications and criminology and learn about experiential learning opportunities across all programs. Learn about Trent’s career experience guarantee for students. 
• Connect with profs and explore career-focused programs: Connect directly with leading faculty and attend information sessions about programs focused on your future: Anthropology; Business; Communications; Education; Law & Arts/Law & Business; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Psychology and Science, to name a few.  
• Get to know our community of scholars: Speak one-on-one with Trent professors and students and find out more about supports and services available to help you succeed at Trent and beyond. 
• Seeds of Success: Interactive, career-focused Instagram filters give students the opportunity to picture their future at Trent, and their future career path. Pick up a packet at Open House, access the filters on Trent’s Instagram account, share using the hashtag #trentseedsofsuccess, and earn another entry into the draw to win free first-year residence or tuition. 
• Tour inspiring spaces and places: Trent’s Durham GTA campus is fully open to explore at Open House. Guided by current students, guests can tour the new residence and academic space, state-of-the-art research facilities, like the on-campus Anthropology dig site and laboratory, as well as libraries and student spaces. 
• Apply on the Spot: Visit the “Apply Now” table to start your Trent journey. Remember to bring your OUAC code. 

Register now for Fall Open House event Durham on November 12.