Summer Connect 2026: New Student Orientation
Trent University’s Summer Connect programming offers an informative experience designed to help incoming students and their supporters feel confident and connected as they prepare for the transition to university life.
This year, Trent's Peterborough Orientation Team will be hosting two in-person sessions at the Symons Campus in Peterborough and three virtual webinars.
These Summer Connect sessions will help you:
- Feel confident and prepared for your start in September
- Meet fellow students and begin building your support network
- Explore the may ways to get involved with student life, from clubs & groups, athletics, collegiate events and leadership programs
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Summer Connect Webinars
Join us online for additional Summer Connect sessions to learn more about Student Services, Academics, and your new home away from home.
| Title | Date | Time | Access Link |
| Summer Connect: Student Services Panel | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST | |
| Summer Connect: Thriving Academically | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST | |
| Summer Connect: Getting to Know Campus | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST | Join Now! |
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Attend to Win $1,000 Trent Cash!
To celebrate your participation in Summer Connect, Trent University will award $1,000 in funding to one attendee from Summer Connect Session 1 (July 10, 2026) and one attendee from Summer Connect Session 2 (July 17, 2026).
Eligibility
- Participants must register for and attend an in-person Summer Connect session.
- Attendance at either Session 1 (July 10, 2026) or Session 2 (July 17, 2026) qualifies participants for the draw associated with that session.
- One winner will be selected by random draw from each session. Only participants who have checked-in to the event by 10 AM will be entered into the draw.
- To receive the award, winners must be registered in a minimum of three courses at Trent University by the September 2026 add/drop deadline.
Award Details
- The $1,000 award will be applied directly to the recipient’s Trent University student account and may be used toward eligible university charges, including tuition, ancillary fees, residence fees, and meal plan costs.
- The award has no cash value, is non-transferable, and will not be paid out directly to students attending another institution.
- Recipients must be enrolled at Trent University to receive and retain the award.
- If the selected winner is an offer-holder who has not yet accepted their offer of admission and confirmed their registration for September 2026, Trent University (Office of Student Affairs) will work with the recipient to confirm whether they meet the eligibility by the September 2026 add/drop deadline and if eligible will award the prize at that time.
- Winners will be contacted using the information provided during registration. If a selected winner does not meet the eligibility requirements, including registration in a minimum of three courses by the September 2026 add/drop deadline, an alternate winner may be selected.
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Connect with Us
Have questions about Summer Connect or Orientation at Peterborough? Don't hesitate to reach out at orientation@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011 x7888.
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