Parents & Supporters

Helping Your Student Thrive

Welcome Parents and Supporters

Starting university is a big step — not just for students, but for you, the people who’ve supported them along the way. At Trent, we recognize the important role you play in your student’s journey, and we’re here to help make the transition as smooth and supportive as possible.

As your student begins this new chapter, it’s natural to feel a mix of pride, excitement, and maybe a few nerves. University brings change — new routines, new responsibilities, and a new community to grow into. At Trent, we’re committed to creating an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and connected.

Whether it’s academic advising, mental health support, peer mentorship, or career guidance, we offer resources to help your student find their footing and flourish. And while they’re discovering what’s next, you’ll find tools and information here to help you stay informed and involved.

We’re grateful to partner with you in this journey and look forward to celebrating your student’s achievements together.

Our daughter, Megan, had always known that Trent was where she wanted to be, thanks to its outstanding Forensics program. After taking the campus tour, we felt confident that Trent was the right choice — and we were right. Now that she’s here, she truly feels like part of the Trent community, and that gives us so much comfort knowing how happy and secure she is. Quote from Shauna Shiltz

The Trent Advantage

#1 in Ontario / Undergrad University*
#1 in Ontario Student Services*
#1 in Ontario Best Overall Reputation*
#1 in Ontario Student Awards*
100% programs include hands-on career experience
92% Trent grads employed within 6 months**

_{*Maclean’s University Rankings 2026, Undergraduate category}
_{**Ontario University Graduate Survey of 2021 Graduates}

Stay Connected

Stay connected with Trent by joining our Parents & Supporters email list. By signing up, you sign up to receive information about upcoming events, admission details and deadlines, scholarships, and helpful resources to guide your student. This is the best way to stay informed as your student prepares for life at Trent. On this form, you can also indicate if you’d like to join our future students list to receive student updates directly.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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Wraparound Supports

Trent students are supported with comprehensive academic, career, social, and wellness resources designed to help them thrive during, and long after, their time on campus.

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Life on Campus

Community is the cornerstone of the Trent experience. You and your student will find it inside our homey residences and within the walls of our state-of-the-art facilities.

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