Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Peterborough

Trent University will welcome future students and their guests to explore campus and the advantages of studying at Ontario’s #1 undergraduate university for the first Fall Open House events held in person since 2019, taking place this Friday, November 4 in Peterborough and next Saturday, November 12 at Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area. 

“Our Fall Open House events offer an ideal opportunity for future students to gather information for making important decisions about their postsecondary journey -- and get a feel for life on campus," said Marilyn Burns, vice president of Communications & Enrolment at Trent. "Our current students, professors and staff really enjoy helping future students and their families learn about what makes the Trent experience so unique in preparing our grads for success. We look forward to seeing you in person on campus!"  

Trent University’s rapidly growing selection of co-op streams will be showcased at the event, along with a full academic and student services fair, mini lectures and program sessions. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour Trent’s campuses and student residences as they immerse themselves in the full campus experience. 

All students who attend for Open House are entered in a draw to win free first-year tuition.  

Highlights from Trent’s Fall Open House events in Peterborough and Durham GTA:  

• Learn about new co-op streams: Discover 20+ new paid co-op streams that span across arts, science and social sciences programs and chat with the Careerspace team about Trent’s career experience guarantee for students. 

• Connect with profs and explore career-focused programs: Connect directly with leading faculty and attend information sessions about programs focused on your future: Nursing; Business; Forensic Science; Education; Law & Arts/Law & Business; Environmental Studies and Science, to name a few.  

• Get to know our community of scholars: Speak one-on-one with Trent professors and students, and find out more about supports and services available to help you succeed at Trent and beyond. 

• Seeds of Success: Interactive, career-focused Instagram filters give students the opportunity to picture their future at Trent, and their future career path. Pick up a packet at Open House, access the filters on Trent’s Instagram account, share using the hashtag #trentseedsofsuccess, and earn another entry into the draw to win free first-year tuition. 

• Tour inspiring spaces and places: Trent’s campuses are fully open to explore at Open House. Guided by current students, guests can tour residences (including the new residence at Trent Durham), state-of-the-art research facilities, like the new sector-leading Forensics Crime Scene Facility in Peterborough, as well as libraries and student spaces. 

• Apply on the Spot: Visit the “Apply Now” table to start your Trent journey. Remember to bring your OUAC code. 

• “Get the T-shirt”: Purchase Trent gear at a discounted price from the Campus Store. 

Register now for Fall Open House events in Peterborough (November 4) and Durham (November 12).