Another school year is about to begin at Trent.
The University’s largest ever incoming class will take part in Orientation Week 2022 at its Peterborough and Durham Greater Toronto Area campuses.
Dr. Leo Groarke says there’s nothing quite like the buzz of a busy campus as students once again fill our lecture halls, labs, libraries and campus spaces. He adds orientation is an opportunity for students to make life-long friendships, learn more about the academic journey they are about to embark upon, discover resources and supports available to them, and connect with faculty and college communities.
Beginning on Saturday, with move-in weekend and running through Saturday, September 11th, Orientation Week offers incoming Trent students at both campuses the opportunity to take part in an array of events and activities.
Orientation Week Highlights:
PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS
Move-In Weekend
Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orientation Week staff at Trent will welcome and support new students and their families with registration and their move into residence.
Intro to your Undergrad
Tuesday, September 6, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Academic Skills, Advising, and Careerspace invites students to begin the year with their best foot forward. Students will learn the ins and outs of their program from the very professors who will teach them throughout their undergrad.
Tipi Talks
Tuesday, September 6, throughout the day, Traditional Areas
Small groups from Trent’s college residences will travel to Trent’s Traditional Areas to learn about dedicated Indigenous spaces on campus, hosted by the First Peoples House of Learning.
Food Trucks
Wednesday, September 7, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Athletics Centre Parking Lot
Some of the finest food trucks brought together on campus for students to come out and enjoy.
Flavours of Peterborough
Thursday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lady Eaton College South Field
Peterborough’s finest food is paired live music from I, The Mountain at this event hosted by the Colleges at Trent.
The Great Race
Friday, September 9, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Trent Athletics Centre
The Great Race, a time-honoured Trent tradition, run by the Trent Central Student Association, kicks off with the annual cheering competition. Each college is assigned the task of creating a new cheer for their college and Trent University. This giant relay race, which takes place at the Trent Athletics Centre, always brings out the college spirit in everyone.
Traill Carnival
Saturday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Traill College
Traill’s annual Carnival & Barbecue is back! Free food, a beer tent, and activities for all ages (bouncy castle, anyone?), make this the best time to discover Trent’s downtown college.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
