Trent University Durham GTA Set to Welcome Largest Class of New Students
New students to arrive on campus to take part in academic sessions and interactive activities during 2018 Orientation Week
Friday, August 31, 2018, Oshawa
Trent University Durham GTA will come alive with activity and excitement next week as the campus welcomes new students – the largest incoming class to date in the institution’s more than 40-year history in the Durham Region – for Orientation Week 2018.
Starting Saturday, September 1 and running through Saturday, September 7, the University will host a week of programming in partnership with the Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA).
Orientation Week aims to assist new students as they transition into university life by acquainting them with student supports and services, preparing them for student success with academic workshops and guest lectures, ensuring they are able to fully engage with faculty and staff, and giving them the opportunity to meet and get to know their fellow classmates.
“Orientation Week marks the first steps of the student experience on campus and in their new community,” says Jenifer Richardson, manager of Student Affairs at Trent University Durham GTA. “We are excited to be offering such a wide variety of activities this year to ensure our new students feel welcome and connected with the campus community, and are prepared for success at university.”
Students who participate in Orientation Week will connect with their peers, upper-year students, faculty and staff to discover all that Trent Durham GTA has to offer. They will also receive information on academic success, library services, mentoring, and student experience to help build their confidence as they enter into the academic year.
Helping to make Orientation Week an outstanding experience for new students, over 100 senior students, faculty and staff dedicate their time to coordinate and run the various dynamic events. Highlights of orientation events at Trent Durham GTA with dynamic photo opportunities include:
Orientation Day Tuesday
September 4, 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies will welcome students to the Trent Durham campus. Followed by a series of team-building games. Students will hear from motivational guest speaker Talli Osborne at 1:45 p.m., followed by an on-campus, backyard fair for all new and returning students complete with food trucks, inflatable games, swag, and games.
Academic Orientation Day
Wednesday, September 5, 9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Inspirational guest lectures and specifically designed student success sessions will offer new Trent students the skills they need to give them a strong head start to the academic year.
Program Orientation *NEW*
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Faculty from each program and major will gather to share in food and fundamentals. Students will have the opportunity to talk to their professors in their program and hear from other upper year students about their experiences in the classroom and time at Trent Durham GTA.
TDSA Giveaways Day
Thursday, September 6, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
TDSA will be in the atrium on the first day of class to hand out welcome back gifts. They will also be running prize wheels and providing information about the services available to all incoming students.
TDSA Sleepover Event
Friday, September 7, 5:00 p.m. – Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m.
New and returning students will have an opportunity to spend the entire night at the Trent Durham GTA campus during the TDSA sleepover event. The night will include dinner, games, movies and more.