Experience Trent University at Our Fall Open House

Ready to discover Trent University?

Get ready for two dynamic Open House events on November 8 and 16! This is your chance to dive into campus life, meet professors and current students, and see all that Trent has to offer — across our two campuses in Peterborough and Durham Greater Toronto Area.

Before you start planning your visit, here's a quick breakdown on what you can do at our Open House and how you can make the most of your time on campus:

1. Pick your campus of interest — or visit both!

At Trent, we are one tight-knit community with two unique campus experiences. Whether you’re drawn to studying in Peterborough or Durham Greater Toronto Area, our Open House is the best way to explore what each campus has to offer.

2. Discover co-op & career opportunities

Learn all about how paid work experience is embedded into your program through paid co-op work terms in 30+ programs. In addition, 100% of Trent programs also offer courses that feature experiential learning, such as labs and research, capstone projects, and placements and internships.

3. Attend welcome sessions from Trent leaders

Hear directly from Dr. Michael Khan, provost and vice-president, academic to learn about everything that makes Trent so special in Peterborough. At Trent Durham GTA, join Dr. Scott Henderson, vice president and head of Trent Durham for a welcome session about the distinguishing elements of learn experience at this campus.

4. Join expert panel discussions and information sessions

At both campus Open House events, expert faculty will be hosting discussions on today’s hot button issues. In Peterborough, hear experts from different disciplines talk about artificial intelligence and the future of food. At Trent Durham Open House we are addressing the top topics of the day — climate change, and Taylor Swift. These informative conversations offer a window into the lively debates you will both hear and participate in as a Trent student.

Both Open House events also feature many 30-minute information sessions focused on specific academic programs and student resources.

5. Tour campus and residence spaces

Guided walking tours are led by current students and will give you a sneak peek into life as a Trent student, visiting residence rooms, dining halls, lecture spaces, study spots, and social areas.

6. Find out how we can help fund your education

Our financial aid and scholarship teams will be on hand at our Academic & Student Services fair to tell you all about unique Trent advantages like our automatic, renewable entrance scholarships (up to $12,000!), entrance and in-course bursaries, prestigious scholarship opportunities, OSAP, and more!

7. Apply on-the-spot!

With the help of our admissions team, you can make it official and submit your application right on the spot. Find out how you can receive one of 20 OUAC vouchers (valued at $156) to apply for free at Open House!

Be sure to register today to see all the places Trent can take you. And if you miss us at our Open House, be sure to book a campus tour and visit us on another day!