Are you an Off-Campus Student? If so, check this out!
Introductory Seminar Week (ISW) is an opportunity for first-year students to get acquainted with their college, become accustomed to their new academic setting and be met by a group of enthusiastic upper-year student volunteers ready to answer questions and help out any way they can. Countless events are held on campus with the goal of helping arriving students meet and interact with others.
ISW is an extremely important time for incoming students, especially those who have decided to live off-campus for their first year. The Office of Student Affairs runs numerous events specifically for off-campus students in order to make sure they have the information they need in order to have a successful transition to Trent life. This is an opportunity for off-campus students to meet up with other off-campus students, feel connected to the Trent and their College community, begin to build friendships and a space to ask questions.
This year, the Office of Student Affairs is hosting the following events:
Sunday, August 31st
Off-Campus Orientation
Time: Registration begins at 3:15 pm and Orientation runs from 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Athletic Centre Gym
At this orientation you will be receiving ISW All-Access Wristband – you will need one of these to attend all ISW events, ISW t-shirt (if you pre-ordered one from trentu.ca/isw), parking pass that allows you to park for free on-campus during ISW, and a food card so you can grab a couple meals on campus for free. Orientation will also include a “Safe, Sexy and Consensual” presentation, an introduction of your College Heads and Academic Advisors and a Welcome to Trent from our Orientation Coordinator. Dinner is provided!
Mature and Transfer Student Orientation
7:00-8:30 pm
Location: The Ceilie
Off-Campus Orientation continues for Mature and Transfer students at the Ceilie. Come prepared with a few questions for our panel of experts who are looking to give advice about how to be successful at Trent and former students with whom you have something in common.
Off-Campus Students do Playfair
7:00-8:30 pm
Location: The Stadium. Alternative events will be held in the Gym.
Hang out with your new off-campus community and ISW staff as we continue to welcome you to Trent on your first night as a student with some Play Fair! Play Fair is the largest team building exercise you’ve ever seen! Check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL4dvnZQY08
For those who are not into the crowds, stay with us in the Gym as we have some other more low key events like a scavenger hunt and some friendly competition games in store for you!
Monday September 1st
FYI: Orientation 2.0
11:00 am- 12:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
If you’re living off-campus this year and could not make it to Sunday’s Orientation, then this event is for you. We will catch you up on everything you need to know about ISW; hand out your parking pass, meal card, ISW All-Access Wristband and ISW T-shirt; and give you some important academic information to prepare you for the year ahead! Afterwards, stay for the Off-Campus Good-Afternoon before we head to Trent’s Traditional Opening Ceremonies!
Off-Campus Good Afternoon!
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Re-connect with friends from Off-Campus Orientation and make a few more before we all head off to Trent’s traditional Opening Ceremonies. Free food is provided!
Tuesday September 2nd
Off-Campus Good Morning
8:00 – 9:00 am
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
It’s the day after a long weekend and you must be tired! So why not join us for a nutritious breakfast before another great day of ISW activities. This is your chance to fuel up before Take the University Challenge or Carousel, meet up with some friends and have your mid-week questions answered.
Commuter Connections Coffee Break
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Commuting to campus this year? No matter how you decide to get to campus, join us in exploring what Trent and Peterborough have to offer commuting students. Share ways to make your commute that much more enjoyable, learn about some cost saving methods and connect with other commuter students.
Wednesday September 3rd
Off-Campus Good Morning
8:00- 9:00 am
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
It’s the day before classes! Drag your feet, shuffle, or do whatever you need to do to make it out for some free coffee and breakfast offered by your Office of Student Affairs.
Friday September 5th
Off-Campus Wrap-Up
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Congratulations on completing your ‘first week’ of university! Grab some food after your last class and learn about what kind of Off-Campus programming happens throughout the year. Then, get ready to join in one of Trent’s most College spirited events – The Great Race. We will be around to bring you to your College to get you painted, prepped and ready to go! Or if you want something a little more low-key, we can take you there too.
More information about ISW or making the transition to Trent can be found on either our website or our blog:
trentu.ca/offcampus
trentoffcampusnetwork.tumblr.com
ISW is an extremely important time for incoming students, especially those who have decided to live off-campus for their first year. The Office of Student Affairs runs numerous events specifically for off-campus students in order to make sure they have the information they need in order to have a successful transition to Trent life. This is an opportunity for off-campus students to meet up with other off-campus students, feel connected to the Trent and their College community, begin to build friendships and a space to ask questions.
This year, the Office of Student Affairs is hosting the following events:
Sunday, August 31st
Off-Campus Orientation
Time: Registration begins at 3:15 pm and Orientation runs from 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Athletic Centre Gym
At this orientation you will be receiving ISW All-Access Wristband – you will need one of these to attend all ISW events, ISW t-shirt (if you pre-ordered one from trentu.ca/isw), parking pass that allows you to park for free on-campus during ISW, and a food card so you can grab a couple meals on campus for free. Orientation will also include a “Safe, Sexy and Consensual” presentation, an introduction of your College Heads and Academic Advisors and a Welcome to Trent from our Orientation Coordinator. Dinner is provided!
Mature and Transfer Student Orientation
7:00-8:30 pm
Location: The Ceilie
Off-Campus Orientation continues for Mature and Transfer students at the Ceilie. Come prepared with a few questions for our panel of experts who are looking to give advice about how to be successful at Trent and former students with whom you have something in common.
Off-Campus Students do Playfair
7:00-8:30 pm
Location: The Stadium. Alternative events will be held in the Gym.
Hang out with your new off-campus community and ISW staff as we continue to welcome you to Trent on your first night as a student with some Play Fair! Play Fair is the largest team building exercise you’ve ever seen! Check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL4dvnZQY08
For those who are not into the crowds, stay with us in the Gym as we have some other more low key events like a scavenger hunt and some friendly competition games in store for you!
Monday September 1st
FYI: Orientation 2.0
11:00 am- 12:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
If you’re living off-campus this year and could not make it to Sunday’s Orientation, then this event is for you. We will catch you up on everything you need to know about ISW; hand out your parking pass, meal card, ISW All-Access Wristband and ISW T-shirt; and give you some important academic information to prepare you for the year ahead! Afterwards, stay for the Off-Campus Good-Afternoon before we head to Trent’s Traditional Opening Ceremonies!
Off-Campus Good Afternoon!
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Re-connect with friends from Off-Campus Orientation and make a few more before we all head off to Trent’s traditional Opening Ceremonies. Free food is provided!
Tuesday September 2nd
Off-Campus Good Morning
8:00 – 9:00 am
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
It’s the day after a long weekend and you must be tired! So why not join us for a nutritious breakfast before another great day of ISW activities. This is your chance to fuel up before Take the University Challenge or Carousel, meet up with some friends and have your mid-week questions answered.
Commuter Connections Coffee Break
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Commuting to campus this year? No matter how you decide to get to campus, join us in exploring what Trent and Peterborough have to offer commuting students. Share ways to make your commute that much more enjoyable, learn about some cost saving methods and connect with other commuter students.
Wednesday September 3rd
Off-Campus Good Morning
8:00- 9:00 am
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
It’s the day before classes! Drag your feet, shuffle, or do whatever you need to do to make it out for some free coffee and breakfast offered by your Office of Student Affairs.
Friday September 5th
Off-Campus Wrap-Up
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Athletic Centre Atrium
Congratulations on completing your ‘first week’ of university! Grab some food after your last class and learn about what kind of Off-Campus programming happens throughout the year. Then, get ready to join in one of Trent’s most College spirited events – The Great Race. We will be around to bring you to your College to get you painted, prepped and ready to go! Or if you want something a little more low-key, we can take you there too.
More information about ISW or making the transition to Trent can be found on either our website or our blog:
trentu.ca/offcampus
trentoffcampusnetwork.tumblr.com