Meet Trent’s Academic Leaders One-on-One at Peterborough Open House
Visit Trent March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about paid co-op and free tuition scholarships for 95%+, apply and accept on the spot
Future students will have the chance to sit down with Trent’s academic leaders at Spring Open House in Peterborough on March 14 to discuss the University’s programs, career pathways, generous entrance scholarships, and unique learning environment.
New this year is a Meet the Deans drop-in session offering an unprecedented opportunity for future students and guests to ask questions, hear directly from the leaders shaping Trent’s academic experience, and get a sense of what it’s like to study at one of Canada’s top-ranked undergraduate universities. Dr. Mark Skinner, dean of Humanities & Social Sciences, Dr. Sarah West, dean of Sciences, Dr. Fergal O’Hagan, dean of Education and Dr. Hugo Lehmann, dean of Nursing will all be on hand to meet with students.
Students considering transferring to Trent can also take part in a new dedicated session for transfer students, designed to help those considering a new postsecondary path to explore their options and discover why Trent is one of Canada’s most transfer-credit-friendly universities. A dedicated session for Grade 10 and 11 students will introduce younger visitors to Trent’s programs, student life, and the path to university.
“Open House is about more than just seeing the spaces where you’ll study—it’s about meeting the people who will be part of your university experience,” says Marilyn Burns, vice-president of Communications & Enrolment at Trent University. “The chance to have real conversations with deans, faculty, students, and staff is what makes Trent’s Open House such a valuable experience for our guests, providing the best insight into what makes Trent unique—our academic options and career pathways, student supports, and generous scholarships. There’s no better way to see if Trent is the right fit.”
Beyond the new additions, Trent’s Spring Open House features student-led campus tours, offering a look inside lecture halls, Bata Library, the Student Centre, and residence spaces. Professors also lead information sessions on programs, research opportunities, and career pathways, while enrolment advisors are on hand to discuss paid co-op and flexible degree options—including Trent’s Exploration Year, which allows students to customize their first year before choosing a major. Students can also explore Trent’s entrance scholarships, including full tuition for those with a 95 percent average or higher, apply for guaranteed residence, and even accept an offer or apply on the spot.
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Trent University
1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough, ON
Register and view the full Open House schedule online and use Trent’s checklist to start planning your visit this Friday, March 14. Students who register for Open House will also be entered into a draw to win free first-year tuition.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA
For more information contact:
Justin Beaudoin, Senior Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University,
(705) 748-1011 x6180 or justinbeaudoin@trentu.ca
