Walkhome

Trent University is committed to ensuring a safe commute and campus experience for all members of our community. Trent Walkhome is a service that provides students, faculty and staff members a safe alternative to walking alone at night.

This fall, Walkhome services are available upon request. To request a walk please call 705-748-1748 or text 705-931-0032. Routine queries can be directed to walkhome@trentu.ca.

Should an in-person walk not be available, dispatchers at Campus Security are available to provide an over-the-phone escort from 4:00 pm to midnight, seven days a week.

If you require emergency assistance please call the Campus Security emergency line at 705-748-1333. 

Call for Volunteers! Trent Walkhome is currently accepting applications for student volunteers, who will be screened and provided  training in order to continue to provide a high standard of service to its users. Apply today 

If you have any safety concerns or require assistance please contact our Campus Security at:

Peterborough  Campus

Emergency Phone: 705-748-1333

General Inquiries: 705-7481328

Email: security@trentu.ca

Durham Campus

Emergency and General phone: 905-435-5111

Email: durhamsecurity@trentu.ca

Peterborough Campus

Trent Walkhome is a student volunteer-based program that provides a safe alternative to walking alone at night. The Walkhome program is designed to walk students, faculty and staff members both on the Symons Campus, the Annexes and downtown at Traill.

With the support of numerous volunteers, Walkhome operates during the September-April school year (except for holidays and Reading Breaks).

Volunteers are recruited among the undergraduate and graduate student body and have completed a screening process and training program in order to provide a high standard of service.

Volunteer applications can be completed at: 

MyTrent -> Services -> Getting Around--> Walkhome Volunteer Application or dropped off at CC 306.

Durham Campus

Contact the Guard at 905-435-5111 to arrange an on-campus walk.