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2021 VIEWBOOK
ll e n g e t h e
C h a t h i n k
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A note to the reader
CONTENTS
Today is proof that the future is impossible
to predict. When Trent was founded over
50 years ago, the University experience
looked different than it does today. But
while the future isn’t something to predict,
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MOVE, DINE, REST we believe it is something to shape.
Whether you are exploring Trent
University as an on-campus option, virtual
Your experience begins
opportunity, or a combination of the
two, know that your experience will be
grounded in our dedication to learning.
THE COLLEGIATE
8 Our anthem, Challenge the way you
A Place of Success think, is a call to discover your perspective,
EXPERIENCE
challenge it, rebuild it, and share it.
We are the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for a reason, well lots of reasons.
Together, we are a community of
scholars grounded in diversity – brought
10 together from around the world, with
Our Campuses different ideas, and different inspirations.
Individually, every Trent student is a symbol
The ways you’ll learn
One university. Two campuses. Dynamic spaces that inspire endless possibility. of opportunity. Every Trent student is
given the opportunity to experience their
14 32 education in a way that inspires them to
grow and find meaning in their pursuits.
Views Academic Approach
We don’t know what tomorrow will look
Stunning architecture, leading-edge facilities, and the home of deeper connections. Ask questions, get involved, make your mark. This is the heart of the Trent Advantage.
like, but we know it will be shaped by
Trent thinkers.
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Your stories unfold
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Studying Abroad
Take your Trent experience to new heights. Where? That is up to you.
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Clubs & Groups 38
Step outside of the classroom and dive into your university experience. Find a club or Stories of Learning
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HOW TO APPLY
group to grow, laugh and learn with.
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from those who have embarked on the Trent U journey.
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Varsity & Athletics
Chase national titles or personal bests. Live the student-athlete life as part of the One
Excalibur team.
CAREER 75
Your path to Trent
EXPERIENCE
Discover Trent
Seeing is believing. Get an inside look at Trent, in-person or virtually.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
We are #1 in scholarships in Canada and the best investment you can make in your future.
EXPLORE 100+ PROGRAMS
ACROSS THE ARTS, SCIENCES,
SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND
ADMISSIONS
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. REQUIREMENTS
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IN THIS SECTION
A Place of Success
Our Campuses
Views
The story
of Trent
Move, Dine, Rest
The Collegiate Experience
Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and
traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to
First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations.
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A PLACE OF SUCCESS
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Top 5 UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY IN CANADA
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GREENEST
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WITH HANDS-ON, CAREER
BOOSTING EXPERIENCES
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Wh flows ONOF THETHE OTONABEE
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PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS
CAMPUS
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riv e r Separated by a river, joined by a bridge, Trent’s
Peterborough Campus is a place of possibility,
curiosity, and beauty. Our breathtaking campus
An interesting note
about Peterborough:
The Electric City
The City of Peterborough blends
a thriving arts, culture, and
entertainment scene with the
breathtaking natural landscapes
of the famed Kawartha Lakes
region. This relaxed and friendly
provides a spectacular natural and architecturally- community offers the perfect
backdrop for students who want
inspiring backdrop for tomorrow’s groundbreaking ideas. both an ideal place to study and a
chance to make lasting memories
Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, Trent’s Peterborough Campus offers an with new friends at the city’s
trendy restaurants, cafés, pubs, and
impressive range of academically rigorous programs across the arts and sciences, as
festivals. Whether you’re a nature
well as professional programs in business, law, medicine, the environment and more. lover, adventure seeker, foodie, or
Here, academic excellence combines with state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities all of the above, Peterborough is a
wonderful place to live, study, and
to get involved and robust career experiences in a personal close-knit community to
gain valuable work experience.
create a truly transformative student experience.
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QUICK FACTS
8,753 undergraduate students
1,000 international students
in b o
from 79 countries
is
1,400 acre campus with
30 km of hiking trails
12x per day GO buses running
from campus to Toronto
141,357 population of Greater
Peterborough Area
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DURHAM GTA CAMPUS
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A note about your
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new hometown
Home to the Trent Durham GTA campus,
the City of Oshawa in the Durham
Region offers the best of both worlds:
a smaller community in the Greater
Toronto Area, where Canada’s largest
and most culturally-diverse city provides
endless placement and employment
aned-knit
opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts will
appreciate the Region’s natural beauty,
greenbelt and extensive network of
trails. You can also enjoy sports facilities,
premier shopping centres and a thriving
arts and entertainment scene. For
students who want to be close to the
action while enjoying the charm of a
o s
close-knit community, the GTA is the
cl
ideal place to live, learn and thrive.
OUR CAMPUS
IN A DYNAMIC
URBAN SETTING
At Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area,
your education unfolds on a personal scale.
One of the best student-to-faculty ratios of any university in Ontario combines with
QUICK FACTS
1,632 undergraduate students
Brand new student residence &
academic building opened 2020
co m m u n i t y
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40 mins to Union Station in
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the extraordinary commitment of our professors to teaching undergrad students
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Downtown Toronto
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to set Trent University Durham apart. Learn from expert faculty using the latest
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in theory and practice in unique programs such as Logistics and Supply Chain 130+ parks and trails in Oshawa
int
Management, Communications, Child & Youth Studies, Journalism & Creative 645,862 population of Durham Region
Writing and Policing & Community Well-Being. Benefit from a vast array of joint
majors and innovative approaches to renowned programs such as Business
Administration, Law, Psychology, Social Work, English, Sociology and Philosophy.
If you value a close-knit, scholarly community in a diverse, urban environment, Trent
Durham is the vibrant university campus community you have been looking for.
Spark your intellectual development with engaging instructors in small classes, and
kick off your career with abundant hands-on career experience and opportunities to
get involved.
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VIEWS
01 The home of leading
academic programs,
our close-knit Trent
Durham GTA campus
neighbours Canada’s
largest city.
02 Fireside chats with
friends or profs in the
Celie pub – this is just
Sense of place. Sense of possibility. one of many dynamic
spaces to socialize
At Trent, there is something revolutionary and study on campus.
about how we look at the world around
us. Discover an appreciation for award- 03 The Student Centre –
01 built for our students,
winning architecture; experience the by our students – is
power of state-of-the-art research the heart of the Trent
student experience.
facilities. And feel the connection to our 02 03
land by walking through our campuses. 04 The Bata Library at
the centre of campus
When you find your favourite outdoor is both a library of
the future and a true
study spot, work side-by-side with your
architectural gem.
prof in one of the world’s leading labs
or research centres, and collaborate 05 Just imagine where
in the world you
with fellow students on your latest
could go as a Trent
assignment over coffee in our cafés, student studying
you’ll understand that here at Ontario’s abroad. Opportunities
to expand your
top undergrad university, the best education are
experiences are all about balance. boundless at Trent.
When you feel the energy of the people
connecting with purpose and meaning, 06 In our new
visualization labs,
you’ll understand you’ve found your students engage with
art and technology
place at Trent.
through new
mediums, including
VR and 3D printing.
07 No matter what the
season, our campus is
04 05 06
truly spectacular. Fall
may be our favourite
07 08 09 though.
08 On campus or in the
community, hands-on
learning and real-
world experience are
cornerstones of the
Trent experience.
09 Our wind tunnel is just
one of many state-
of-the-art research
facilities students have
access to – starting as
an undergrad.
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THE
COLLEGIATE
p e r i e n c e Ex
Trent University is home to five, one-of-a-kind colleges –
communities with distinct identities and diverse, passionate
individuals, like you.
Five colleges. Five communities. One Trent.
Founded on the idea of self-discovery while providing a supportive community, the
five colleges of Trent will form the social bedrock of your university experience.
“The philosophy which inspires Trent is based upon the conviction that education is, inescapably,
The philosophy
an individual experience. This philosophy … is reflected in the decision that Trent should be
a collegiate university … In this way, through the colleges, members of the University may be
helped to preserve a sense of individual identity as the University grows larger, and to find richer
personal associations and a greater measure of academic assistance than would otherwise be
the case.” Founding President Thomas H.B. Symons
Each college is run by a principal who leads a team of dynamic academic
support staff offering personalized assistance for all students. From orientation to
convocation, your Trent college will be there to support your educational journey.
Surround yourself with fellow thinkers from across the academic spectrum who
will challenge your ideas, encourage your ambitions, and help shape your path
forward. Housed in timeless architecture, the walls of Trent’s colleges provide room
to explore your ideas, build relationships, and find your community.
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THE COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE
Gzowski College Lady Eaton College
THE
Gzowski College is named after the At Lady Eaton College, tradition meets
distinguished Canadian broadcaster youthful passion in a welcoming,
and former Trent Chancellor, Peter energetic community that bursts with
COLLEGES
Gzowski. Adored by Canadians, he “LEC” pride and the spirit of Gemütlich
was most famous as someone who (feeling comfortably at home, welcomed
listened and welcomed conversation by friends). Our namesake is a brilliant
OF TRENT
and diverse opinions. That makes it and inspiring Canadian, Lady Flora
fitting that Gzowski College is housed McCrea Eaton, who challenged us to
within Trent’s Enwayaang Building, an “Have an open mind, trust, learn every
Anishnaabek word meaning “the way we day, and keep doing it as long as you
speak together.” Indigenous knowledge live.” Creative, curious, warm – members
World-class architecture, memorable
is central to our spirit and influences our of Lady Eaton College are known for
mascots and time-honoured
programming and collaborations with their welcoming nature, their dedication
traditions: the colleges of Trent
departments in our collegiate community. to their studies, and their artistic flair.
are the centre of the Trent student Otonabee College Champlain College Catharine Parr Traill College
experience. Trent’s colleges are MOTTO MOTTO
At Otonabee College, we agree with At Champlain, the oldest college on #TraillWow! One of Trent’s original
more than residences, dining halls
the ancient saying that you cannot step the Symons Campus, we balance Sapientia et Humanitas (Striving for colleges and the only college located
and classroom spaces. They are Nendimowinan eniigaanbidegin
into the same river twice – because it is academic excellence with proud spirit. wisdom and humanity in all that we do) in downtown Peterborough, Traill is a
communities that promote learning, zhidchigaadenoon nongwa (The minds
always changing. OC students are known Our name recognizes Samuel de community of forward-thinking and
embrace diversity, and foster of the future are made great today)
meaningful connections among
to lead change with heart. Their passion Champlain’s travels through the region MASCOT creative “Traillblazers.” Named after
exemplifies the name of our river and our MASCOT and is a symbol of close relations with nineteenth-century author and naturalist
students, faculty and staff. The toad, emerging from traditions
college – “the Otonabee” – an Ojibwe Québec and the blending of cultures Catharine Parr Traill, our College is a
word meaning “the river that beats like a BAMM the Moose; students are members and traditions. Champlainers are known formed in the early years of the college’s student oasis situated five minutes away
Choosing your college heart.” We honour the steady beat of the of our Gzowski “Bammily” (family!) for an abundance of tradition and heart, opening from the centre of Peterborough. The
river and its impact on surrounding life together with values emphasizing active College feels like a small university within
All Trent students, in all years, ARCHITECTURE
with our vision for developing a strong living and global perspectives. the larger university and that’s the point.
whether you live in residence or not,
sense of belonging and innovation. The LEC experience unfolds against a Here, students may lose themselves in
get to choose a college. Spend a little
MOTTO backdrop that is a triumph of modernist their books, but they will never be lost
time deciding which college at Trent
MOTTO architecture, artfully designed to blend in the crowd. A downtown hub, Traill is
is right for you. We’ll help you find Continue mes decouvertes (Continue
into the breathtaking natural environment a place where students of all years of
your perfect fit. Tempora mutantur nos et mutamur in illis my discoveries)
surrounding it. Inside the colleges are study congregate together to create
(The times are changing and we change
MASCOT remarkable spaces accented by hand- an environment where diversity and
with them)
crafted fixtures and furniture from master blending of ideas thrive.
PAX, a six-foot beloved gorilla
MASCOT architect Ron Thom.
MOTTO
Ottie the Otter ARCHITECTURE WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR Nunc cognosco ex parte (Now I know
Legendary Canadian architect Ron in part)
ARCHITECTURE We affectionately refer to the Dining Hall
Thom designed Champlain. Our college as “Toad Hall” and we are known for our
Our Collegiate With its distinctive red roof, intended to buildings are renowned for their avante MASCOT
ARCHITECTURE Great Toad Hunt whose secret traditions
Community in Durham reflect the warmth of the community garde use of natural materials and have been passed on to LEC members The Happy Box…you know, because
inside, Otonabee College was The Enwayaang building was designed to traditional elements in modernist form. for 50 years.
The collegiate environment also you’re meant to think outside of it.
intentionally built to look to the horizon rest gently on the land, offer a respectful Walking through its winding paths and
extends into the GTA at our Durham and over the river. Its position symbolizes community and act as a beacon. The staircases, or through the courtyards LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES ARCHITECTURE
campus, where all students are part of how we can keep change in our fast- colours of the building are derived or to the banks of the river, you’ll feel
a close-knit community of scholars. paced lives while honouring our hearts. from the Anishinaabe medicine wheel. how the architecture creates a feeling Creative Expressions; Leadership & Civic Traill College is designed with unique
Affectionately called “the Big Cheese”, of community, takes inspiration from Engagement historic buildings, many built in the
WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR our building is known for its bright yellow the natural environment, and provides a late nineteenth century and named for
colour, “Ochre Number 33.” perfect backdrop for intellectual discovery. historic women of achievement. Traill
OCers take the lead in organizing two
also features Wallis Hall, designed by
signature college events: the popular WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR master architect Ron Thom.
East vs West charity hockey tournament
and the Last Lecture, where students, Field trips, craft fairs and community Bon Temps Winter Carnival (Winter WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR
staff and alumni share words of wisdom lunches held alongside guest lectures College Weekend) – broomball anyone?
with newest grads. and workshops to support our students’ Movies and media nights, musical and
academic development, career aspirations, LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES theatrical performances, guest speakers
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES leadership and sense of belonging. on history and law as well as the Writers
Active Living; Global Perspectives
Reading Series, featuring some of
Forensics; Nursing LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Canada’s most prominent authors.
Business; Endahying/Indigenous LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Leadership; Environmental Sustainability
Traill to Law
18 trent university trentu.ca 19M o v e . REST YOUR MIND.
FEED YOUR SOUL.
.
MOVE YOUR SPIRIT.
Di n e If healthy minds and bodies lead to more productive thinking, Trent
students are likely some of the most productive thinkers around.
Health and wellness is built into our DNA.
At Trent, your residence is housed within the walls of your college and campus, providing you the room
to relax, the spaces to think and the connections to make friends for life. Your culinary experience is
.
inspired by the lands around you and flavours from afar – enjoy hyper-local farm to table options and
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cultural flavours from around the world. Stay fit and active by joining an intramural team, climbing the
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rock wall in the rec centre, or jogging alongside the Otonabee or Lake Ontario waterfront.
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MOVE DINE
Find Your Fit at Trent Food that Fuels You
Become a Trent student and At Trent you have countless options to make the most of your flexible
automatically enjoy exclusive meal plan:
membership at state-of-the-art
fitness and recreation facilities • Grab a bite on campus at one of our four college dining halls, featuring
right on (or next to) campus. comfort food and on-the-go favourites, or at the cooperative
vegetarian café, The Seasoned Spoon
In Peterborough, students have • Pick up your favourite latte and snack at Starbucks
access to the ultramodern Trent • Enjoy traditional pub fare at The Ceilie or The Trend
Athletics Centre, offering cutting-edge • Explore the tastes of Peterborough and Oshawa using your TrentUCard
indoor and outdoor facilities: Justin Chiu Stadium, North American’s at a variety of local downtown restaurants
most advanced indoor rowing tank, 25m competitive pool, indoor
climbing wall, fitness studios, beach volleyball courts, East Bank sports We value making a difference in everything we do, which is why we
fields, and cardio loft and weight room, featuring spectacular views of purchase fresh, local produce from Ontario farms (even using Trent’s own
the Otonabee River. Market Garden) and stock our dining halls with a selection of fair trade
coffee, slow batch roasted exclusively for Trent University. We also have
In Durham, your membership to all City of Oshawa recreation facilities one of the most successful reusable ecotray programs in North America
includes the Civic Recreational Complex (right next door to campus) – just some of the reasons we are home to not one, but two, of Canada’s
with access to an indoor soccer stadium, pool, aerobics studio, weight only on-campus 3 Star Certified Green Restaurants.
room, indoor track, tennis, squash and badminton courts.
Feeling gourmet? We serve premium meals once a month created by
Outdoor recreation more your style? At Trent you’re in luck. Nature our very own Chef. Lobster, steak, prime rib… What are you craving?
areas and networks of trails can be found at the doorstep of both
campuses. Bike, stroll, play, run, hike. The options to get moving are And if you have specific dietary needs, we have you covered. Vegan,
endless at Trent. gluten-free, halal, nut and seed specifications – at Trent we cater to
your tastes.
20 trent university trentu.ca 21MOVE, DINE, REST
ROOM + DINING PLAN COSTS*
Traditional Style: student rooms are within a
corridor or hallway; shared common spaces
for each community; washrooms are located in
the same section and feature private rooms or
shared spaces with private stalls
Available in Champlain, Otonabee, Otonabee
Annex, Traill, and LEC
Traditional Single $12,290
Traditional Double $11,090
Traditional Triple $9,232
Premium Single: private bedrooms with semi-
private washroom shared between two rooms;
also feature air conditioning; shared common
rooms on each floor
Available in Gzowski only
Premium Single $13,590
Suite Style: these apartment-like units
accommodate 2-5 students; each suite offers
multiple bedrooms and features a full kitchen,
full bathroom and shared common space
Available in Champlain, Otonabee, Traill, and
LEC
Suite Double $9,540
Suite Single $10,740* (not available in
Champlain)
REST Premium Suites: larger apartment-style units
for 3 to 6 students offering multiple bedrooms,
full kitchen (with dishwasher), full bathroom
The Trent College Residence Advantage and shared common space, as well as in-suite
No matter where you live on campus, or which college laundry facilities; units within the Champlain
you choose, the same transformational residence Annex also offer air conditioning
experience awaits you at Trent. Here in our college
Available in the Annexes (Champlain Annex,
residences, a community of scholars becomes a society
Gzowski Annex, LEC Annex)
of friends.
Premium Suite Single $10,990
YOUR SPOT GUARANTEED: Complete the application
Premium Suite Double $9,790
requirements by the deadline and we’ll save you a room.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS: Choose from single, double or * Please note all fees listed are for 2020/21 residence and meal
plan fees. Updated fees for 2021/22 will be available in April 2021.
triple rooms, traditional and suite style… you can even
choose your roommate!
FLEXIBLE DINING: Spend your dining plan dollars on NEW Trent Durham Residences: private
campus or downtown, on everything from cafeteria- or semi-private rooms located within a
style food to vegan and international cuisine (read more corridor or hallway, also featuring common
on the previous page). room complete with kitchenette, full private
bathrooms, and laundry facilities on each floor
ALL THE AMENITIES: Wi-Fi, free laundry, fully furnished
rooms… it’s all right here. Available at our Durham GTA Campus
Traditional Single $14,108
SAFE & SUPPORTIVE: From dons and residence life
coordinators to academic advisors and faculty mentors, Traditional Double $12,956
our teams are here to help you make the most of your
time at Trent.
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Clubs & Groups
Varsity & Athletics
The stories
you’ll tell
24 trent university trentu.ca 25TRENT CLUBS & GROUPS
01 02
FIND YOUR
unity Comm 04
You don’t just attend Trent. You become
03 Make Cultural Connections
Trent—and Trent becomes a part of you.
Looking to connect with the diverse cultures and 03
Ask an alum about their time here and be prepared to clear your experiences that come together at Trent? Clubs
and groups like the Trent International Student
schedule. Like them, the stories (novels) told from your time at
Association, Trent African Caribbean Student Union
Trent will be meaningful, inspirational, and most importantly, and the Trent Southeast Asian Organization are great
unforgettable. ways to get involved.
At Trent, academics are just the beginning of your university
04 Unlock Career Aspirations
experience. Outside the lecture hall or lab, you’ll find a
Do you have a keen entrepreneurial spirit? Or maybe
community, club, group, or cause to engage with, explore your you’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian? Clubs like 05
passions and discover yourself. the Trent Business Student Association, the Future Vet
Club or the Trent Youth Entrepreneurship Society are
great places for future-focused students to meet up.
05 Get Moving
WITH 100+ CLUBS AND GROUPS TO From inner-tube water polo and dodgeball to yoga
CHOOSE FROM, WHICH ONE(S) WILL and dance, there are numerous clubs and activities to
help you get active on campus, make new friends and
YOU DISCOVER? have fun.
01 Join the (Academic) Club 06 Learn to Lead
06 07
Complement your in-class experience as you build Our wide range of skill-building opportunities will help
connections to other students in your program. prepare you for variety of leadership roles. Become a
Clubs like the Philosophy Society, the Society for peer mentor, orientation leader, club executive, or sign
Undergraduate Mathematics Students or the Trent up for one of Trent’s leadership certificate programs.
University Geographical Society bring together like-
minded students in spaces and activities to socialize 07 Expand your Hobbies & Interests
and connect with leading faculty, too.
Whether you love anime or science fiction, grew up
riding horses, have a passion for wildlife, or anything
02 Explore Student Government in between – there is a club for you at Trent.
Your student association – the Trent Central Student
Association (TCSA) or Trent Durham Student Don’t see a club or group that matches
Association (TDSA) – not only provides pivotal
your interests? If what you’re into is new
services for students, by students, they also offer
many opportunities to get involved on campus and in to Trent, you’re provided the means and
the community. encouragement to bring it to life.
26 trent university trentu.ca 27TRENT VARSITY
MANY ATHLETES.
ONE TEAM.
Compete with the best at the highest level of
competition in university sport with the Trent
Excalibur. Following a long tradition of athletic
and academic excellence, Trent varsity student-
athletes represent the green and white in the
pursuit of championships, while learning and
applying the important values of leadership,
o g e t
T we are h e r
discipline and teamwork.
2019/20 Season Highlights
2019 OUA Patterson Cup OUA All Stars: Women’s Rugby, Canadian University Rowing
Champions: Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Rugby, Women’s Lacrosse Championships, Bronze Medal:
Men’s Single Scull
CUFLA Baggataway Cup Finalist: OUA Player of the Year, Rookie of
Men’s Lacrosse the Year and OUA Russell Division Multiple OUA Silver &
Coach of the Year: Women’s Rugby Bronze Medals: Rowing
Varsity Teams
Rowing
Rugby
Lacrosse
n e
Soccer
O ibur
Volleyball
Curling
Varsity Clubs
Cross-Country Running
Golf
a l
Fencing
TrentVarsity.ca
#OneExcalibur
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TRAINING NEXT GENERATION OLYMPIC ROWERS
Thanks to Trent’s enduring history of excellence in rowing, the nation’s future Olympic
rowers call Trent University home. Trent University, in partnership with the Peterborough
Rowing Club, is one of only five universities in Canada to be a Rowing Canada Aviron’s
prestigious NextGen Hub partner. High performance rowers who wish to compete at the
Olympics one day get enhanced coaching and training – right on campus.
trent university
Exc trentu.ca 29IN THIS SECTION
Academic Approach
Career Experience
Studying Abroad
Stories of Learning
The w a y s
you ’ ll l e a r n
30 trent university trentu.ca 31Personal. Purposeful. Transformative.
Your Trent experience awaits.
DEGREES OF
Distinction
Learning is Key, Questioning is Crucial
Trent is known for its flexible, interdisciplinary approach
to learning and its commitment to real-world, hands-on
experience, in the classroom and beyond. Here, students
learn in small-group settings, giving you the opportunity to
build strong relationships with our caring and committed Twenty-to-One Get Hands-on in World-Class Facilities Go Virtual, Study Anywhere
faculty – gifted teachers who also happen to be top experts
Picture yourself in a class of just 20 students and one One of the top water analysis labs in the world; a state- Your laptop can be a virtual gateway to the Trent community,
in their fields. Imagine what an edge this can give you when
professor in your first year of university. Yes, at Trent, it is of-the-art forensics crime scene facility (also Canada’s experience, and education. From fully-online courses and
you’re looking for a letter of recommendation in support of
possible. Critical Engagement (UNIV 1004H) is a small-class first certified zero-carbon building); the internationally- programs, to hybrid on-campus and virtual options, your
your career or academic next move.
first-year university course offered in person and online recognized Centre for Aging & Society; the first accredited Trent experience will provide you with access to everything
Take advantage of the intimate class sizes, stellar labs and that allows students in the humanities, social sciences and nursing simulation lab at a Canadian university; a renowned you need to not only grow in your chosen academic field,
facilities, meaningful connections with your fellow students, sciences to connect with a world-class professor and get wildlife forensic DNA laboratory; and a library of the future, but also connect with our circle of scholars. A personal
and invaluable collaborations with your professors. Whether to know peers – socially and intellectually – at a time when home to an innovative makerspace and 3-D printers. Just education from anywhere.
you prefer to study privately in the beautiful Bata Library, bringing learners together is more important than ever. imagine where you can learn at Trent University.
remotely from home, or with a group in a nearby coffee Twenty-to-one is also the average ratio of students to faculty
shop, we will support you with mentorship, tools, and at Trent, so no matter what program you choose, you will
experiences to reach your full potential. never be a number here.
32 trent university trentu.ca 33CAREERSPACE
PREPARE If you’re looking for hands-on learning and real-
world experience, look no further. Life lessons
FOR YOUR
gained through experiential learning are paramount
to the Trent experience. In fact, here at Trent,
Tomorrow
every student is guaranteed to have meaningful,
purposeful, and recorded career-boosting
learning opportunities that will contribute to your
success as you enter the workforce.
The best way to get experience is to go get
The Trent Careerspace Advantage
experience. Here’s how at Trent:
No matter what subject you study at
Work for Credit: Internships, Co-op and More Trent, we will help you relate it to your
career success. By combining your
Students in nearly every program can earn academic credit in a variety of
academic subject and in-class learning
settings, including specialized internships or competitive co-op streams.
with real-world hands-on experiences,
In fact, 100% of our programs offer courses that feature an experiential
we ensure all students are job ready
learning component.
upon graduation. Along the way,
Careerspace at Trent provides you with
Placements with Leading Organizations & Businesses
resources, tools and supports to help
Our popular placement program coordinated through our School you explore your passions and find your
of Business, and open to students in all programs, gives students the path. Resumé and cover letter writing
opportunity to work and gain experience with some of the country’s top workshops; mentorship opportunities;
organizations and businesses. Royal Bank, local hospitals, Ontario Power networking events; job search support;
Generation, and Pepsico, are just a few. Many other programs at Trent also and one-on-one career development
offer dynamic placements. sessions. Careerspace offers it all.
Make a Difference
Lead a project that makes a big impact with a community organization
such as the New Canadians Centre, Peterborough Police Service, Youth
Emergency Shelter, or Peterborough Green-Up.
Learn Alongside the Experts
Conduct hands-on research with leading professors and researchers starting
as early as your first year – assist in an archaeological dig in Belize, study
medieval texts or test samples in our Water Quality Centre.
Go International
Scale up your competitive edge as you incorporate international experiences
with field placements, research projects, intensive language programs and
internships. Take on a world of experience including opportunities to do
business in Japan, teach in England or study marine life in Taiwan.
34 trent university trentu.ca 35STUDYING ABROAD
TRENT HELPS YOU
STUDY, RESEARCH,
Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belize Botswana China Czech Republic Ecuador England Finland France Germany Ghana Hungary Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland Taiwan Hong Kong Thailand Trinidad & Tobago Turkey United States Wales
TAKE FLIGHT
Worried about the cost of
GAIN EXPERIENCE
studying abroad? Trent’s
bursaries, awards, and prizes
can all be used towards
funding this once-in-a-
lifetime study experience.
ABROAD A TRULY
INTERNATIONAL
CAMPUS
EXPERIENCE
Trent International brings
the world to Trent and Trent
to the world. Our vibrant
international learning
community is made up of
students from around the
globe, all coming together
to study and learn. Whether
you’re from Peterborough or
Want to live your education in a global way? Study at Paraguay, you have plenty of
Trent and explore the world through a study abroad opportunities to get involved
o
and engaged in global
ll
experience. Choose from a formal exchange with
He
discussions with people
from around the world –
more than 50 partner universities or design your own right here on campus.
experience in one of 35 countries worldwide.
Year Abroad
Master a new language, or gain career experience (and study too!) through a volunteer
placement or internship. Studying abroad allows you to experience other countries, cultures
or languages up-close and first-hand.
Wo r l d
Academic Summer Field Courses
Academic credit for a summer abroad? Yes please! Explore environmental issues in the “To anyone considering
Mediterranean Marine system, earn credit on an archaeological dig in Greece, learn about studying abroad as part
Indigenous culture in Mexico, or study pink dolphins in Taiwan. The opportunities for these of their degree, I can’t
shorter-term courses are nearly limitless. recommend it enough.
The opportunity to study
across the world while still
International Placements and Internships working on your degree is
Gain international knowledge and cultural insight, all while developing your career prospects incredible! It has given me
overseas. Whether it’s for a couple of weeks or a summer term, Trent can help you get new perspectives, ideas
international work experience. and opinions about the
world, myself and my field
of study.”
Exchange Programs
Nicole Boere, Environmental &
It’s a simple swap: spend a semester or year at another university and a student from that Resource Studies and Sustainable
Agriculture & Food Systems joint
school will come to Trent. If our exchange program doesn’t offer the destination you want, major; spent a year studying abroad
we’ll help you set up a personalized study-abroad opportunity at the school of your choice. in the U.K.
36 trent university trentu.ca 37Learn more, do more, grow more
STORIES OFing
“Trent changed my definition of what learning is. I remember a
Learn
Computer Science/Business class when the professor arranged
for us to have an online question and answer session with the
creators of a quiz we had all taken. Previously we had only looked
at the test as something to complete; we never really thought
Beyond the numbers of what went on behind the curtains. This experience really
“In the summer after my demonstrated to me the importance of accounting for everyone’s
second year, i was granted an perspective. It’s a lesson I use now in my personal life too. Now I
undergraduate student research look at everything I do as a chance to learn more.”
award. It was just like co-op. I was Abhishek Nigam, international student from India studying in the School of Business
able to work with my professor pursuing a B.B.A. with a specialization in Information Systems and E-commerce Trent pride
and gain skills in my discipline “After two years at Trent University,
as well as learn a lot of things I have worked with staff who
that I would be able to use in my genuinely love to see our student
upper-year courses.” body thrive. I’m constantly
surprised by how many friendly
Mathematics grad Melissa faces I see on campus, and how
Vanbussel had many hands-on much professors care about each
experiences during her time at of their students. I was always told
Trent. In addition to her research that when I came to university
experience, she was also part of a I would be a number, but this
small group of students to go on couldn’t be further from the truth
a field trip to Cornell University at Trent. Since coming here I’ve
where they conducted real- discovered the person I want to
time research at one of only six be and made friendships that
synchrotrons in North America. will last for a lifetime. To say I am
proud of my university would be
The Road to Rhodes an understatement.”
Following in the footsteps of presidents, prime ministers, scientists and Kayla MacDonald, Traill College, Philosophy
world business leaders, Trent’s Joshua Low is our most recent Oxford student pursuing an option in Applied Ethics
University Rhodes Scholar – the oldest and most celebrated international
fellowship award in the world. An International Development Studies and
International Political Economy grad, Joshua attributes part of his success Getting involved leads to
as a recipient of the coveted scholarship to the personalized learning getting to know yourself
environment at Trent and the academic rigour of the IDS program. “Trent was just the place to break out
of my shell and start to learn who I
“At Trent, professors care about you both personally and intellectually.
really was. I had an amazing orientation
Studying international development, I have loved the intellectual
experience, loved my residence
challenge and the tight knit community of the program. My time at Trent A voice for Indigenous health
experience, joined three clubs and
has been very meaningful for me and full of many key experiences and
groups, and became an orientation A uniquely focused degree in Biomedical
cherished friendships.”
leader. An extra bonus, we won the Science with a minor in Indigenous
Great Race last year! Trent presented Studies. A passion for community
me with work opportunities, volunteer building and cultural revitalization. A
opportunities, a great education, vision for delivering quality health care
friendships and connections that will last for Indigenous peoples in Canada. These
me a lifetime. Trent was exactly what I qualities of Tonya-Leah Watts led her
Nurse your education to a fulfilling career pictured and exactly what I needed.” to be honoured with a 2019 3M National
“My clinical placements were fantastic; they were where I did most of Student Fellowship – a prestigious
In addition to being a proud LECer and award given to only ten top college and
my learning. I did clinical placements at PRHC, Ross Memorial Hospital,
orientation leader, Tyanna Craig is also university students in all of Canada.
Markham-Stouffville Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital. I worked with a
a member of the Trent synchronized
lot of surgical patients for the majority of my placements. I also worked
swimming club and the Trent Marketing “The majority of my life has been spent
in maternity, community placements, and complex continuing care. My
Association. looking for ways to pursue my own
favourite placement was probably at Sunnybrook for neurosurgery. I worked
dreams of promoting positive change
with a lot of post-op patients and spinal decompressions. Being active and
for Indigenous peoples in Canada while
involved helped me get the most out of my Trent experience.”
encouraging others to do the same. I take
Daniel Ekker, recent Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate the 3M honour as nothing less than a sign
that I am headed in the right direction.”
38 trent university trentu.ca 39Choose to study in our arts, sciences, social
CHOOSE FROM 100+ PROGRAMS
LIBERATE
sciences or professional programs – or any
combination. Through access to world-class
Accounting (Spec.) D&P..................................................... 45 Forensic Chemistry...............................................................57 Media Studies D&P............................................................... 64
research facilities and connections with African Studies (Spec.)......................................................... 60 Forensic Science.................................................................... 56 Medical Professional Stream............................................ 64
Your Mind
leading professors, you’ll graduate from Trent Ancient Greek & Roman Studies..................................... 42 Forensics & Arts......................................................................57 Mediterranean Archaeology (Spec.)............................... 43
ready to take on the world equipped with Anthropology D&P............................................................... 42 Forensics & Science...............................................................57 Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading (Spec.).................... 46
astute analytical skills, meaningful career Applied Ethics (Option)....................................................... 70 French & Francophone Studies.........................................57 Nursing...................................................................................... 65
Archaeology............................................................................ 42 Gender & Social Justice D&P.............................................57 Online Programs D&P......................................................... 66
experience and the ability to think outside the
Arts, Honours D&P................................................................ 43 Geographical Information Systems (Option)............. 70 Philosophy D&P..................................................................... 66
box. From here, you will find success in any Bachelor of Arts & Science................................................ 43 Geography............................................................................... 54 Physics...................................................................................... 66
path you choose. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology................................. 43 Global Power & Politics (Option).................................... 70 Planning (Option) NEW.......................................................71
Biology...................................................................................... 44 Greek & Latin (Spec.)............................................................ 42 Policing & Community Well-Being D NEW................. 66
Biomedical Science.............................................................. 44 Health & Medical Humanities (Option) NEW.............. 70 Political Studies......................................................................67
Business Administration D&P........................................... 45 Health Sciences (Spec.)....................................................... 44 Public Policy (Spec.)..............................................................67
A HANDY LIST OF ACADEMIC TERMS Business Communications (Spec.) D NEW.................. 48 Health Studies (Spec.).......................................................... 69 Pre-Law Pathways................................................................ 62
Business & Arts D&P............................................................. 46 History D&P............................................................................. 58 Pre-Med Pathways................................................................ 65
DEGREES: Also known as “Bachelor’s degree” or Business & Science D&P..................................................... 46 Human Resource Management (Spec.) D&P.............. 46 Medical School › Veterinary School
“undergraduate degree”, this is the first level of study at a Canadian Studies................................................................... 46 Human Resource Management Pre-Medical Studies (Option)............................................71
university, often a three (general) or four year (honours) Postgraduate Certificate D&P.......................................... 58
Chemical Engineering: Pre-Modern Studies (Option)............................................71
program that prepares you for your future profession or Trent/Swansea Dual Degree NEW.................................. 47 Indigenous Diploma Programs........................................ 59 Psychological Development (Spec.) D&P.................... 68
the next step of your academic career. Chemical Physics.................................................................. 47 Indigenous Bachelor of Education..................................52 Psychology D&P.....................................................................67
Browse our degree programs on pages 42 to 69. Chemistry................................................................................. 47 Indigenous Environmental Science/Studies............... 59 Québec and Franco-Canadian Studies (Spec.)...........57
Child & Youth Studies D...................................................... 48 Indigenous Reconciliation & Science, Honours D&P........................................................ 68
MAJOR: The primary area of study within a degree Circumpolar Studies Diploma (Online)..........................53 Resurgence (Option).............................................................71
Social Work D&P................................................................... 68
program, a major involves intensive focus on a particular Circumpolar Studies (Option).......................................... 70 Indigenous Studies............................................................... 59
Social Justice & Equity Studies (Spec.) NEW D&P.... 69
discipline. Climate Change Science & Policy (Spec.) NEW......... 54 Information Systems............................................................ 59
Sociology D&P....................................................................... 68
Communications D NEW................................................... 48 Information Systems and
MINOR: An optional secondary field of study that can be E-Commerce (Spec.) D&P.................................................. 46 Software Engineering (Spec.)........................................... 49
Communications (Option)................................................. 70 Statistics (Spec.)..................................................................... 63
related to or different from your major, a minor is usually Integrated Arts (Spec.)......................................................... 50
Computer Science (Co-op)............................................... 48 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems.......................55
selected after you begin your studies. International Development Studies............................... 60
Computer Science & Physics............................................ 49 Teacher Education Stream D&P.......................................51
International Development Studies (Option)..............71
OPTIONS: Often referred to as “mini minors,” options are Computing Systems D&P................................................... 48 Theatre Studies (Option).....................................................71
International Political Economy...................................... 60
a prescribed set of courses in a discipline outside of your Conservation Biology (Co-op)......................................... 49 Theoretical Computer Science (Spec.) NEW.............. 49
Joint Majors............................................................................ 60
degree. These specific areas of study can be completed Conservation Biology (Spec.)........................................... 44 Visual Arts (Option) NEW....................................................71
Combine almost any two majors. Popular Joint Majors
alongside almost any undergraduate degree program. A Creative Writing (Option) D NEW................................... 70 include, but are not limited to: Computer Science Water Sciences........................................................................55
unique focus to your degree provides you with a distinct Criminology* NEW D&P..................................................... 50 & Business › English Literature & Media Studies ›
advantage in the career of your choice. Environmental & Resource Studies & Business › History
Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies D&P (Spec.).. 69
& Psychology › Information Systems & Forensics
Cultural Studies..................................................................... 50 D
Indicates programs available in
Explore your options on pages 70 and 71. Journalism & Creative Writing D NEW..........................61
Culture & Theory (Spec.).................................................... 50 Durham GTA only.
Kinesiology NEW....................................................................61
SPECIALIZATIONS: Distinguish your degree by adding Data Analytics (Spec.).......................................................... 49 D&P
Indicates programs available in
Languages (Option)...............................................................71 Durham GTA and Peterborough.
a specialization and gain deeper understanding of your Education (Bachelor of Education).................................51
Latin American Studies (Spec.)......................................... 60 All other programs available in
chosen discipline. Adding a specialization shows future Education (Option) NEW.................................................... 70
Law & Arts: Peterborough only.
employers or graduate schools that you’re focused and Ecological Restoration Trent/Swansea Dual Degree D&P....................................61
interested in becoming an expert in your field. (Joint Trent-Fleming program).........................................53 Many programs also offer courses online.
Law & Business:
Economics................................................................................51 Trent/Swansea Dual Degree D&P....................................61 Learn more: trentu.ca/online
See specializations listed under related degrees.
Economics (Spec.)................................................................. 45 Law & Policing (Spec.)..........................................................57 * pending approval
DIPLOMAS: Diploma programs are a great choice for English for University: Trent-ESL......................................52 Legal Studies (Option) D&P................................................71
enhancing your broad-based knowledge. They can be English Literature D&P.........................................................52 Linguistics (Option)...............................................................71
completed in 12-24 months, and often lead to a degree Entrepreneurship (Spec.) D&P.......................................... 46
Degrees of Success
Literary History (Spec.) NEW.............................................52
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Environmental Chemistry...................................................53 Logistics & Supply Chain
Discover your path to a diploma by reviewing our
Environmental Geoscience............................................... 54 Management* NEW D......................................................... 62
program pages.
Environmental & Resource Science/Studies............... 54 Marketing (Option) D&P......................................................71 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATES: These certificate Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.).....................53 Marketing & Consumer Culture (Spec.) D&P.............. 46 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
programs are designed to complement the skills and Ethics (Spec.) NEW............................................................... 66 Marketing & Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.)
Postgraduate Certificate D&P.......................................... 62 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
knowledge acquired through the completion of an Ethics & Sustainability (Spec.)........................................... 46
Mathematics........................................................................... 63 Bachelor of Environmental Studies/Science (B.E.S.S.)
undergraduate degree to boost your professional skills Film & Media (Spec.)............................................................. 50
Mathematical Economics.................................................. 63 Bachelor of Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S.)
for in-demand fields. Financial Analytics NEW......................................................55
Mathematical Finance (Spec.).......................................... 63 Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
Finance (Spec.)....................................................................... 46
Learn more about post grad certificates on pages Mathematical Physics.......................................................... 63
Forensic Biology.................................................................... 56 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)
58 and 62.
Media Relations (Spec.) D NEW....................................... 48 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
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