Celebrate 50 Years of Otonabee
The first college to grace the East Bank of the river and the only collegiate building designed by a woman, Otonabee's community keeps its colourful history and traditions are alive and well!
![A black and white photo of Otonabee College's K-House lounge from the 1970s.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Otonabee%20-%20K-House%20Historic%20-%20Square.jpg?itok=uJZSz51W)
History & Architecture
Discover Otonabee’s stunning architecture and its history as Trent’s fifth college, claimed as a ‘less formal’ building than its siblings.
![A student coach at the annual hockey game organized by Otonabee College](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Otonabee%20-%20Traditions.jpg?itok=AlITHaPS)
Traditions
Along the banks of the great Otonabee River, OC’s traditions underline their commitment to developing great leaders who give back to community.
![The Otonabee College coat of arms.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/2022-08/otonabee_college_logo.png?itok=q9Ea-0dk)
Crest
Learn how Otonabee's crest reflects the great spirit of the College and its four areas of focus.
![An Otonabee College scarf laying on a table.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Otonabee%20-%20Scarf%20Ceremony%20-%20Square.jpg?itok=zW06Riuu)
Scarf Ceremony
An important part of your OC experience, the scarf ceremony is when you officially join the College.