Canada: Trent University

Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario, an hour and a half northeast of Toronto and about three hours from Ottawa. The University's Symons Campus sits on a 580-hectare property, much of it preserved as nature area, along both banks of the Otonabee River at the northern edge of the city.

Trent was born out of years of planning by public-spirited citizens of Peterborough and the University was formally created by the Ontario Legislature in April, 1963. Trent opened its doors to its first students in September 1964.

Now in its fortieth teaching year, the University has 3,900 undergraduates in the full-time program, and almost 1,300 part-time students.

In addition, there are 140 Master's degree candidates in the five fields in which graduate studies are offered and Ph.D. candidates in Watershed Ecosystems, and in 2001/02, Canadian Studies. Trent is the first university in Canada to offer a Ph.D. in Native Studies.

Academic Year Schedule

Housing

Trent's residential colleges are central not only to the organizational structure of the University, but to the academic and social experience of Trent students. The colleges provide much more than housing for students who wish to live on-campus. All Trent students, whether they decide to live in residence or not, are affiliated with one of Trent's colleges. Over the years, each of the colleges has developed its own unique character, creating for Trent students a variety of distinct intellectual and social communities.

For students who choose to live in residence, the colleges provide all the resources and facilities necessary for comfortable on-campus living. For those who live off-residence, the colleges remain centres of learning and focal points of social and cultural activity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Exchange students must take a course in Canadian studies while at Trent.

Application Procedure

• Complete Trent University application form and submit along with official transcripts from colleges/universities attended, a cover letter from the Director of the Center for Canadian-American Studies, and Canadian tuition fee deposit.
• Students wishing to live on-campus should also submit a Residence Application with a residence application fee.
• Complete International Programs and Exchanges Study Abroad/Exchange Application and submit with one letter of academic reference and statement of purpose.
• Pay IPE application fee and WWU concurrent enrollment fee for your first quarter abroad

For more information, visit the Simon Fraser University website:

• http://www.trentu.ca/
http://www.trentu.ca/tip/

Direct Exchange Priority Deadlines:

• Fall quarter/Academic Year: March 1st*
• Winter/Spring quarters: June 1st*
• Late applications considered on a case by case basis.
• * If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted on the following Monday.