Trent University students can apply to live in residence at both our and campuses. Residence is guaranteed to all incoming first-year students and students participate in room self-selection based on when they completed their residence application.
Peterborough Campus
Located 90 minutes from the GTA, our Peterborough campus offers both traditional and suite style accommodations. Traditional residence consists of single and double occupancy rooms with access to shared washroom facilities. Limited semi-private washroom facilities are also available. Our suite-style residences include single and double occupancy rooms with access to shared living, kitchen, laundry, and washroom facilities.
Durham GTA Campus
In September 2020 a brand new residence facility was opened at the Durham campus. This building is traditional style with the option for both single and double rooms. Students in our Durham residence also have access to private study rooms, shared single-use washrooms, and common rooms with fully equipped kitchens.
All residence buildings include the following amenities:
- Furnishings (including a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and wardrobe)
- Wi-fi
- Common lounges
- Maintenance
- Laundry Facilities
- 24/7 Security and access control
- 24/7 availability of housing services staff via our service desk or on-call rotation
Residence rates vary depending on room selection. All students living in residence are required to purchase a based on their room type.
Several barrier-free rooms are available for students with . Students requiring these rooms must complete the “Accessibility in Residence” section of the residence application and provide necessary medical documentation.
