Most academic and administrative operations at Trent University in Peterborough and Durham GTA close for winter holiday break at the end of business on Thursday, December 22, 2022, and reopen Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Please call ahead as individual office hours may vary. 

Classes resume at both campuses Monday, January 9, for the winter semester. 

Student Residences 

The Student Housing Office closes Thursday, December 22, and reopens on Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m. 

Peterborough – Undergraduate residences close at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, and reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 7. Graduate residences at Traill College remain open during the winter break. The Student Housing office reopens on Wednesday, January 4, at 9 a.m. 

Durham – Residence closes at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, and reopens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 7. The Student Housing office reopens on Wednesday, January 4, at 9 a.m. 

At both campuses, only students who have registered and received confirmation of their acceptance to the winter break will be permitted in residence during the break period. 

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 

Bata Library will close for the holiday break at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 22. The library will reopen from January 4 – 6, for reduced hours, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and will then be closed on Saturday, January 7 and Sunday, January 8. Access to online library collections is always available remotely.

Starting Monday, January 9, Bata Library will reopen for regular hours. Please check the Library website for full details.  

Durham Library & Learning Centre 

The Durham Library & Learning Centre (DLLC) will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 22. 

Access to online library collections, research support, information services, copyright, and reading list support will be available remotely. 

The DLLC will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, at 9 a.m. Please check the Library website for full details.  

College Offices  

The Colleges of Trent University will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, and reopen on Wednesday, January 4. Please call ahead as individual office hours may vary. 

Other University and Student Services 

Athletics Centre – closes between December 24 – December 26. The Athletics Centre will be open from December 27 – December 31 with adjusted hours, then closed on January 1. Holiday hours will continue until January 9, when regular hours will resume. Check the Athletics Centre website for adjusted holiday hours. 

Academic Advising – closes Wednesday, December 21 at 4 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4, at 9 a.m. Please check the website for remote appointments and advisor availability. 

Academic Skills – closes Wednesday, December 21 at 4 p.m. and re-opens Thursday, January 5 at 9 a.m. Please refer to the website for details about booking appointments. 

Campus Card Office – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m. 

Campus Food Services – For more information on holiday hours and available services, visit the Chartwells website. 

Campus Tours – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and will remain closed for the University holiday closure. Visit the Discover Trent webpage to see all the ways you can connect with us virtually. In-person tours will resume Monday, January 9. Book your 2022 tour now. 

Careerspace – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. Visit the website for details about remote appointments and booking. 

First Peoples House of Learning – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m.  

Human Resources/Payroll – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. 

I.T. Service Desk – closes Thursday, December 22 at 4:30 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4, at 8:30 a.m. 

Office of the Registrar – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m. Visit the website for details about remote appointments and booking. 

Parking Services – closes Thursday, December 22 at 3 p.m. and re-opens Tuesday, January 3 at 8 a.m. 

Campus Print & Shipping and Receiving Centre – closes Friday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. 

Student Accounts – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m. 

Student Wellness  

• Accessibility Services – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Monday, January 9 at 9a.m.  

• Counselling Services – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 p.m. and re-opens Monday, January 9 at 9 a.m.  

• Health Services – closes Thursday, December 22 at 12 pm. and re-opens Monday, January 9 at 9 a.m. 

• Peer Support – closes Wednesday, December 7 at 4 p.m. and re-opens Monday January 9 at 12 p.m. 

School of Graduate Studies – closes Wednesday, December 21 at 4 p.m. and re-opens Wednesday, January 4 at 9 a.m. 

Trent Campus Store – closes Friday, December 22 at 1 p.m.; remains open for online orders. Campus Store will reopen January 4 at 8:30 a.m. All orders placed during the holiday closure will be completed on January 4. 

The Student Centre, including Starbucks, will be open for regular hours starting Monday, January 9. 

Bus Schedules 

Please visit the Peterborough Transit website or the Durham Region 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.