dash.The Trent term, at a glance
The dates Trent students ask Dash about most, from Trent's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
- Fri, Oct 23Last day of classes before Fall reading breaktrentu.ca
- Mon, Oct 26Fall reading break beginstrentu.ca
- Fri, Oct 30Fall reading break endstrentu.ca
- Mon, Nov 2Classes resume after Fall reading breaktrentu.ca
- Tue, Nov 10Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penaltytrentu.ca
- Wed, Dec 9Fall classes endtrentu.ca
- Thu, Dec 10Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begintrentu.ca
- Tue, Dec 22Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations end at 10:30 p.m.trentu.ca
Where things live at Trent
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Blackboard Learn
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Trent Counselling Services
Free, confidential, short-term mental health support for registered students, in person or virtually. Email counselling@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1386. Appointment booking requires online registration and a Medeo account using a trentu.ca email address.
Registrar / Enrolment Services
Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Financial Aid
Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524.
Student Accounts
Tuition and fee enquiries: studentaccounts@trentu.ca; 705-748-1317.
- 24/7 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8 for support, available 24/7.
- Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough24/7 volunteer-staffed support: 705-745-2273.
- Good2TalkCall 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
- Emergency and Campus SecurityIn an emergency call 911. Peterborough Campus Security: 705-748-1333. Durham Campus Security: 905-435-5111.
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Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
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Trent, answered
Straight from Trent's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
Trent, in short
Trent University, founded 1964, in Peterborough, Ontario.
- Founded in 1964, Trent’s motto means “Now I know in part.”trentu.ca
- The Otonabee River runs through Trent’s 1,400-acre Peterborough campus.trentu.ca
- The Peterborough campus has 30 kilometres of hiking trails.trentu.ca
- Trent has five colleges: Traill, Champlain, Lady Eaton, Otonabee and Gzowski.trentu.ca
- Architect Ron Thom’s vision for Trent included original furniture and built-in benches, not just buildings.trentu.ca
- The East vs. West Hockey Game brings friendly rivalry to Trent’s all-colleges traditions.trentu.ca
- College-based one-to-one academic advising helps students choose courses and navigate degree requirements.trentu.ca
- Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and groups.trentu.ca
Questions Trent students ask
Short answers from Trent's own pages.
What learning system does Trent use?
Trent University uses Blackboard Learn. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is reading week at Trent?
Trent's reading week is Oct 23–Nov 2, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at Trent?
Final date to withdraw from Fall courses without academic penalty (Tuesday, November 10, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
When are final exams at Trent?
Scheduled mid-term tests and Fall half-course final examinations begin starts Thursday, December 10. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at Trent?
Registrar / Enrolment Services: Records and registration support: registrar@trentu.ca; 705-748-1215. Office: Blackburn Hall, Suite 101, Peterborough. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Phone calls answered Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where do I get financial aid help at Trent?
Financial Aid: Support for scholarships, bursaries, OSAP and the Trent Work Study Program. Email financialaid@trentu.ca or call 705-748-1524.
Is Dash affiliated with Trent University?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trent University.
How do Trent students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at Trent. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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