We look forward to welcoming you to Trent! To confirm your participation in our Fall Orientation Week at our Peterborough campus, please fill out the following registration form.
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Summer Connect
Summer Connect is open to incoming students attending Trent University in Peterborough, as well as students considering Trent University. Designed to help students and their parents/supporters feel confident and connected as they prepare for the transition to university life.
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See all Orientation Events
These Orientation Week events are open to first-year Trent students registered at the Peterborough campus.
Orientation FAQ
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Do I have to register for Orientation Week?
Yes! All undergraduate students and post-graduate certificate students who will be starting at Trent in September need to register to participate in Orientation Week activities.
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Can I participate in Orientation Week if I am a Mature/Transfer/Off Campus/Part-Time Student?
Yes! All new students are welcome at Orientation Week.
For mature and transfer students, there are also specific events designed to help you find relevant resources and build meaningful connections.
To support participation in the evening programming, particularly for students not living in residence, shuttle buses will run from Traill College in downtown Peterborough to Bata Library on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7. The free bus will leave from Traill at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Return trips will run at 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.
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How do I know what Orientation group I’m in?
Students are assigned to Orientation Week groups based on their residence/College affiliation.
You can attend the “Meet Your Leaders and Don” event at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6 to meet your group.
For off-campus students, you can meet your leaders on Sunday evening at the Trent Welcome. If you are unable to attend that event, attend your College Welcome. Orientation Hubs will also be set up daily outside each College.
If you are unable to attend these events or are unsure which group you are in, please contact orientation@trentu.ca.
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Is it mandatory to participate in Orientation Week?
Yes and no.
Participation in events is not mandatory; however, we highly encourage all students to engage, as the programming during this week is full of important information and fun opportunities to meet your peers.
In order to participate in some of our late-night events, attendance at the Trent Welcome on Sunday, September 6 is required, as this event includes our Consent at Trent training.
If you are unable to attend the Trent Welcome, contact orientation@trentu.ca and the team will get you set up with a module to complete.
There may also be required events for your program or group, such as Nursing or Trent International. Check your Trent email for details.
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Where do I find event and programming details?
The full event listing can be found online here.
We also encourage students on social media to follow Trent Orientation on Instagram. Any updates or changes to event details, such as room changes or rain plans, will be communicated there.
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Who do I contact if I have questions?
We are here to help! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to orientation@trentu.ca. If you know what group/College you are in, you can also connect with your Don or College Office.
If you are an international student, you can also connect with international@trentu.ca. More details about Orientation Week for international students can be found here.