Future students are invited to discover why Trent University continues to rank as one of Canada's top universities for scholarships, bursaries, and student success at Spring Open House, happening Friday, March 20 on the Peterborough campus.
With renewable entrance scholarships, including full first-year tuition for students entering with a 95%+ average, alongside extensive bursaries, paid co-op options, and guaranteed career experience, Trent is putting student opportunity front and centre.
Students and their supporters want to know that university will open doors academically, financially, and professionally," says Marilyn Burns, vice-president of Communications & Enrolment. "Trent's investments in renewable scholarships, bursaries and hands-on learning reflect our commitment to supporting students from day one through to graduation and beyond.
At Open House, visitors can connect directly with faculty, staff, and current students to explore academic programs, hands-on learning, supports, and life on campus, as well as the University's distinctive career experience guarantee.
Event Details:
What: Spring Open House: Trent University's Peterborough Campus
When: Friday, March 20, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario
What to explore at Open House:
- Scholarships & Financial Support:
- Attend a dedicated information session and drop by the Academic & Student Services Fair to learn about ways to finance your education at Trent, including guaranteed entrance scholarships and full tuition for students entering with 95%+, as well as bursaries, student awards, OSAP, and jobs on campus.
- Career Experience Guarantee & Paid Co-op:
- Meet the Careerspace team and explore guaranteed career experience, including 30+ paid co-ops across the arts, sciences, and professional programs.
- Career-boosting Programs:
- Ask about Trent/Swansea Dual Degrees for Law & Arts or Law & Business, the Medical Professional Stream and international med school pathways, and popular programs like Kinesiology, Criminology, Software Engineering Co-op, and Forensic Anthropology.
- Accelerated Master's Options:
- Fast-track your future with Trent's accelerated pathways to earn a bachelor's and a master's degree in less time across business, sciences and the humanities.
- Explore Campus:
- Tour residences, labs and state-of-the-art facilities such the Nursing Simulation Lab and Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub.
- Perks for Attending:
- Register and attend for a chance to win free first-year tuition. Check in upon arrival for an additional chance to win.
- Apply on the spot or accept an offer if you already have one.
- 40% off Trent merch.
- Residence bingo for prizes and a chance to earn priority room selection.
The event is open to all prospective students, families, and community members. Register now for Spring Open House at Trent University in Peterborough.
