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CONTENTS2-3 Why Trent

4 Academic Programs

5 Transfer Credit Overview

6-7 College to Trent Pathway

8 University to Trent Pathway

9 Funding your Education

10 Student Support

11 Applying to Trent

12 Discover TrentU

Make the most of the credits you have already earned. With many transfer

agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University will help you to open new

doors, expand your options, and achieve your personal and academic goals.

Whether you are living on- or off-campus, based in Peterborough or Oshawa, you

are part of a vibrant and supportive community. Discover all the ways you belong at

Trent University.

Peterborough Campus

Along the banks of the Otonabee River, Trent’s Symons

Campus features award-winning architecture on a stunning

natural landscape. Peterborough has the energy, diversity, and

resources of a thriving university city. Our welcoming and safe

community is only 90 minutes from Toronto.

Oshawa Campus

Trent University Oshawa is a close-knit community that fosters

meaningful connections. Just 45 minutes from Toronto, the

welcoming city of Oshawa offers the convenience of big city life

along with the inclusiveness that comes from our campus

community of 800 students.

TWO CAMPUSES, TWO IDEAL LOCATIONS

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TWO CAMPUSES, TWO IDEAL LOCATIONS

TRENT’S TOP REPUTATIONTrent University consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction and reputation surveys

95% of students are happy they chose Trent

97% of students are satisfied with class size

96% of students say Trent provides a safe environment

2012 CUSC Survey

88%of graduates are

employed within

six months

92%of graduates are

employed within

two years

Average class size

27 students

Automatic

entrance

scholarship

with

average80%

Study abroad in more

than 40 countries

University Rankings

#1 in Ontario Overall

#1 in Scholarships & Bursaries*

#1 in Awards per Full-Time Faculty

Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings (in primarily undergraduate category)*Percentage of total operating expenditures devoted to

scholarships and bursaries

Why Trent?

degree completion pathways

Over

100

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Humanities

• Ancient Greek & Roman Studies (B.A)

• Canadian Studies (B.A)

• Cultural Studies (B.A)

• English Literature (B.A) O&P

• French Studies – Modern Languages (B.A)

• Gender & Women’s Studies (B.A)

• History (B.A) O&P

• Media Studies (B.A)

• Philosophy (B.A)

Professional & Specialized

• Arts & Science (B.A.S)

• Business Administration (B.B.A) O&P

• Envionmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.)

• Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S)

• Nursing (B.Sc.N)

• Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc) O&P

Sciences

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.Sc)

• Biology (B.Sc)

• Chemical Physics (B.Sc)

• Chemistry (B.Sc)

• Computing & Information Systems (B.A or B.Sc)

• Computing Systems & Physics (B.Sc)

• Environmental & Resource Science (B.A or B.Sc)

• Environmental Chemistry (B.Sc)

• Geography (B.A or B.Sc)

• Mathematics (B.Sc)

• Mathematical Computer Science (B.Sc)

• Mathematical Economics (B.Sc)

• Mathematical Physics (B.Sc)

• Physics (B.Sc)

• Psychology (B.A or B.Sc) O&P

• Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (B.A or B.Sc)

• Water Sciences (B.Sc) (pending Ministry approval)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Today’s employers are looking for the skills Trent graduates take with them: critical thinking, analytical reasoning, strong communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings. Choose from the following degree programs:

trentu.ca/undergraduate/programs

Social Science

• Anthropology (B.Sc) O&P

• Archaeology (B.Sc)

• Economics (B.Sc)

• Indigenous Environmental Studies (B.Sc)

• Indigenous Studies (B.A)

• International Development Studies (B.A)

• International Political Economy (B.A)

• Political Studies (B.A)

• Sociology (B.A) O&P

O&P Indicates programs available in

Oshawa and Peterborough. All other

programs available in Peterborough only.

Flexible Learning

• Start in September, January, or May

• Study full or part-time

• Choose from a range of courses in the classroom or online

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Questions about

degree planning?

Connect with an

Academic Advisor:

trentu.ca/advising

TRANSFER CREDIT OVERVIEW

What is Transfer Credit?

Transfer Credit Assessment Process

There is no need to apply for transfer

credit assessment at Trent University.

Applicants who have previously

attended a post-secondary institution

are automatically evaluated for transfer

credits. If you receive an Offer of

Admission, the results of your transfer

credit pre-evaluation will be posted on

your myTrent portal account:

trentu.ca/mytrent

You will be notified by email if course

syllabi from previous post-secondary

institutions are required for transfer

credit assessment. Assessments

take two to four weeks after syllabi

are submitted.

Transfer credit refers to courses taken at one institution that are credited toward a

degree or diploma at another institution. Up to 10 transfer credits may be applied

towards your degree at Trent University.

There are three types of credits at Trent University:

1. Assigned Credits

An assigned credit is granted when the content of a course at another university or

college is considered an exact equivalent to a course at Trent University.

2. Unassigned Departmental Credits

An unassigned departmental credit is granted when the the course materials from

another university or college is comparable with the subject material in a discipline at

Trent University, but for which there is not an equivalent course.

3. Unassigned General Credits

An unassigned general credit is granted

when the subject of the course is not taught

at Trent University.

Note: All transfer credits are recorded as a

“pass” grade. Numerical grades are not entered

on the student record.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants who have completed at least one semester in a

recognized Canadian community college, with a cumulative

average of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered

for admission to Trent University.

The following programs require a higher minimum average

for admission:

- Bachelor of Arts & Science (BAS) 70%

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 70%

- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies (BESS) 70%

- Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) 75%

- Bachelor of Science Forensic Science (BScFs) 70%

- Teacher Education Stream (BA or BSc) 70%

• A minimum grade of 70% is required in any college course to

be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment

• Two-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to

5 transfer credits

• Three-year academic programs are typically eligible for up

to 7.5 transfer credits

• All applications are assessed for transfer credit eligibility on

an individual basis

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Trent-Fleming University Transfer Program (General Arts and Science)

This unique partnership provides students who may

not meet Trent’s admission requirements with the

opportunity to develop academic knowledge and

skills in an environment that closely reflects a

first-year university experience. The one-year program

begins at Fleming College, where students may earn

five transferable first-year credits towards a Bachelor

of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree at Trent

University. To be eligible, students must achieve an

overall average of 70% and a minimum of 65% in

the program-assigned courses at Fleming College.

Successful students may qualify to progress directly

into year two at Trent University.

Applications for the University Transfer Program are

made through the Ontario College Application Service:

ocas.ca

Trent-George Brown Nursing Bridge Program

The R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. program is open to

graduates from any two-year Registered Practical

Nursing (R.P.N.) diploma program who are registered in

good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.

For more information:

trentu.ca/applying/nursingadmissions.php

NEWTransfer Agreement with Durham Collegetrentu.ca/transfer

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College Diploma Completed Trent Degree Option(s)Transfer Credits Assigned

Additional Credits Required

Campus Location

Durham College

Business Administration – Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management (3 years)

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough or Oshawa

Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma (3 years) BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology Advanced Diploma (3 years)

BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Fleming College

Biotechnology - Advanced Diploma (5 Semesters) BScFS (Bachelor of Science, Forensic

Science) or B.A. or B.Sc. Joint Major in Forensic Science

7 credits

(1 year + 2 credits)

13 credits

(2.5 years)

Peterborough

Practical Nursing (2 years) BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Compressed Program)

5 credits (1 year)

15 credit (3 years)

Peterborough

Business Administration – Accounting, Human Resources Management, International Trade, Marketing, Materials Management (3 years)

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

or Oshawa

Computer Engineering Technology (3 years) BSc Honours, Computing Systems

(specializations available)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technology (3 years) BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Fish & Wildlife Technology or Ecosystems Management (3 years)

BA or BSc Honours, Biology or -BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

General Arts and Science University Transfer Program (1 year) Note: 70% entering average required with a minimum mark of 65% in each transfer credit subject

BA Honours or BSc Honours 5 credits

(1 year)

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

or Oshawa

Humber College

Computer Engineering Technology (3 years) BSc Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Loyalist College

Biofood (Neutraceuticals) Technologist Advanced Diploma (6 semesters)

BSc Honours, Biology 10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Biotechnology Technologist Advanced Diploma

(6 semesters)

BSc Honours, Biology 10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Business Administration – Accounting, Human Resources Management, Materials Management (3 years)

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough or Oshawa

Chemical Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma (3 years)

BSc Honours, Chemistry 10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technologist Advanced Diploma (6 semesters)

BSc Honours, Environmental & Resource Science

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Seneca College

Liberal Arts Program (2 years) BA Honours or BSc Honours 6 credits (1 year + 1 credit)

14 credits (3 years - 1 credit)

Peterborough or Oshawa

• See trentu.ca/transfer/collegeagreements.php for full agreement details of transfer credits to be assigned and courses required for degree completion.

• If you transfer to a different degree program, all transfer credits assigned may not apply to the new program. Any degree changes while at Trent should be discussed with an Academic Advisor: trentu.ca/advising.

Agreements with all Ontario Colleges

Diploma Completed Trent Degree Option(s)Transfer Credits Assigned

Additional Credits Required

Campus Location

Computer Programmer Analyst, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Technician or Computer Systems Technology (3 years)

BSc Honours, Computing Systems

(specializations available)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Police Foundations (2 years) BScFS (Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science or B.A. or B.Sc. Joint Major in Forensic Science

5 credits (1 year)

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

Specific Transfer Agreements with Ontario Colleges

The charts below outline specific details about agreements with Ontario Colleges. However, students are not limited to these

degree options listed below. Students must complete the college program with a minimum average of 75% to receive the

transfer credits outlined below, unless otherwise specified.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants who have completed at least one semester in an

accredited Canadian university, with a cumulative average

of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered for

admission to Trent University

The following programs require a higher minimum average

for admission:

- Bachelor of Arts & Science (BAS) 70%

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 70%

- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies (BESS) 70%

- Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) 75%

- Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science (BScFs) 70%

- Teacher Education Stream (BA or BSc) 70%

• A minimum grade of 60% is required in any university course to

be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment

• Up to a maximum of 10 credits (two years of full-time study)

may be applied to an undergraduate degree at Trent University

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Transfer Students

No

Available to eligible students transferring from another post-secondary institution with an admission average of 80% or higher. An average of 80% in five Trent University credits must be achieved each year for renewal.

Admission Average Max. Scholarship Potential Details

95% $12,000 $3,000 x 4 years

90-94% $10,000 $2,500 x 4 years

85-89% $6,000 $1,500 x 4 years

80-84% $4,000 $1,000 x 4 years

TRENT UNIVERSITY INVESTS MORE IN SCHOLARSHIPS THAN ANY OTHER UNIVERSITY OF OUR SIZE IN CANADA

Bursaries Students with proven financial need may also apply for the numerous bursary

options available at Trent University: trentu.ca/financialaid

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)Financial assistance is available through the Ontario Student Assistance Program

(OSAP). Funded by federal and provincial governments, the program provides

interest-free loans and grants to students throughout their academic careers:

osap.gov.on.ca

Trent Work Study Program (TWSP)Funded by Trent University, TWSP provides part-time jobs on campus for

students. Students may earn up to $2,000 during the school year. TWSP is

available to students receiving OSAP or the student aid program from another

province: trentu.ca/financialaid

Living on campus

Tuition $6,040

Ancillary fees $1,435

Books & supplies $1,600

*Residence room & board $8,400 – $11,600

Personal $2,000

TOTAL 19,475 – 22,675

Visit trentu.ca/financialaid for full details• All scholarships are renewable for up to four years with a minimum average of 80% in five Trent credits

• Your scholarship amount will be communicated to you by the Financial Aid office

• Trent University scholarship conditions and values are subject to change

Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarships For Canadian Students

OTHER FUNDING RESOURCESosap.gov.on.cacanlearn.castudentawards.com

How Much Will It Cost?Estimated Average Budget for an Academic Year

Who is Eligible?

Application Required? Criteria Trent Scholarship Program

Living off campus

Tuition $6,040

Ancillary fees $1,435

Books & supplies $1,600

**Off-campus housing $6,500

Personal $2,000

TOTAL $17, 575

These costs represent an eight-month budget (based on 2014-15 costs). Your costs may differ depending

on personal lifestyle, number of trips home, long distance calls, new or used books, etc.

* Includes residence dining plan

** Estimate based on eight months of rent (shared occupancy, utilities, laundry and groceries).

Visit trentu.ca/housing for specific residence and dining plan fees.

FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION

Accessibility and Wellness ServicesBenefit from a variety of integrated services

to support learning and sensory disabilities,

as well as physical and mental health

throughout your academic career:

trentu.ca/wellness

Fitness & AthleticsExperience world-class fitness and

athletics facilities at Trent. Compete at the

highest level of varsity, or enjoy friendly

competition among the many clubs and

intramural sports available:

trentu.ca/athletics

At Trent, student services and student associations each provide a full range of personal and academic supports coordinated by Student Affairs.

Academic SkillsThe Academic Skills Centre provides

individual appointments and workshops to

help you achieve your full potential through

building skills in grammar and composition,

time management, effective listening and

note taking, and exam preparation:

trentu.ca/academicskills

Academic AdvisingIdentify your best course options,

understand academic regulations, and

connect with any support services you

may need: trentu.ca/advising

Trent Career CentreFind resources and supports to explore

your career options through workshops,

resume evaluations, opportunities for

on-campus employment, and career

counselling: trentu.ca/careers

Experiential LearningGet course credits through the Trent Centre

for Community-Based Education, or apply

your skills in field research and self-directed

courses. Some degree programs also offer

internship opportunities: trentcentre.ca

HousingFind detailed information about on- and

off-campus housing in Peterborough or

Oshawa: trentu.ca/housing

Student OrientationLearn about orientation activities,

registering for courses, student life, clubs,

groups, and athletics: trentu.ca/nso

STUDENT SUPPORT

YOU WILL BE CHALLENGED AND SUPPORTED IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND

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TIP:Apply to Trent early.

Programs and courses

with limited enrolment

may fill up quickly.

Applications to Trent are made via OUAC.  Don’t forget to include all official transcripts:

ouac.on.ca

Two or three days after application, Trent will send an email with next steps, a Student

Identification Number, and information about the myTrent portal where applicants can

track documentation requirements.

Successful applicants will receive an Offer of Admission by email as well as a mailed package. Successful applicants will also

receive a preliminary assessment of transfer credits at this time, which will be posted to their myTrent portal account.

Trent may request course syllabi to assess remaining courses and transfer credits. Transfer credit assessments are typically

completed within two to four weeks after syllabi are submitted.

Students who have questions about their transfer credits and degree planning are encouraged to connect with an Academic

Advisor: trentu.ca/advising

Before accepting an Offer of Admission, students should carefully review their offers and transfer credits. Successful students should

accept their Offer of Admission as early as possible as some programs and courses have limited enrolment and may fill up quickly.

Accept your Offer of Admission on OUAC: ouac.on.ca

Sign up for a new student orientation session: trentu.ca/nso

ACCEPT AcceptSTEP #3

APPLYING TO TRENT

Admission Timeline: What to ExpectYOU WILL BE CHALLENGED AND SUPPORTED IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND

OfferSTEP #2

MAIL

ApplySTEP #1

MAIL

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The best way to know whether Trent is the right place for you is to experience it.trentu.ca/discover

Take a TourBook a Peterborough or Oshawa Campus tour online at

trentu.ca/tours

Come to an Open HouseFor dates, times, and registration, visit trentu.ca/openhouse

Connect With Ustrentu.ca/connect

1-888-739-8885

Navigate Your Next Steps with The CompassFinding the right university can feel a little overwhelming.

The Compass is an e-newsletter that will help you navigate your next

steps from now until September. Sign up at trentu.ca/compass

Directions to TrentFind directions, Google Maps and campus maps for both the

Peterborough and Oshawa campuses: trentu.ca/howtofindus

Go TransitGO Transit travels to both Peterborough and Oshawa campuses.

Helpful Sites

trentu.ca/transfer

trentu.ca/academics

trentu.ca/oshawa

trentu.ca/financialaid

trentu.ca/housing

trentu.ca/athletics

trentu.ca/indigenous

trentu.ca/distanceeducation

trentu.ca/international

trentu.ca/financialservices

trentu.ca/studentaffairs

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