Admission and Application Procedures for
Home-Schooled Applicants
Trent University is committed to alternative forms of education and the contributions these experiences bring to our university.
Students who have been home schooled or have attended a secondary school not accredited by the Provincial or State Ministry of Education should apply using the same application process as other students.
Applicants will be considered on the basis of independent evidence of academic achievement which may include high school grades, correspondence courses, college courses, and other pertinent accomplishments.
Applicants must provide a portfolio that includes:
An official transcript with grades received (if available)
Course outlines, a list of course texts, method of evaluation
Sample(s) of written work, which includes the instructor’s comments and grade. This work should be at the senior secondary school level (grade 12 equivalent).
Results of standardized tests (if available) such as:
Students applying to specialized programs such as Forensic Science, Education,and some Science programs must complete the Ontario 4U level courses (or approved equivalents) in the prerequisite courses through ILC, or another province/state Ministry of Education approved institution.
Must provide proof of English Proficiency where required
Note: Home Schooled applicants may be asked to attend an interview with a member of the admission staff
Admission Requirements
OUAC Deadlines
OUAC deadlines for online and hard copy application to 2012 academic semesters are as follows:
OUAC Application Deadlines
| Term |
Date |
| Winter* 2012 |
December 9, 2011 |
| Fall 2012 |
January 11, 2012 |
| Summer 2012 |
TBD |
*please note not all programs and courses are offered in winter terms.
Bachelor of Education Deadline:
The application deadline for all Bachelor of Education applicants is
December 1, 2011. A complete list of supporting application materials, as well as deadlines and other important information on the B.Ed. program can be found at
www.trentu.ca/education.
First year applicants are guaranteed residence after applying through OUAC, but you must apply for residence by June 1, 2012 in order to reserve your spot.
Applications open: March 1 at 4:00 pm
Guarantee deadline: June 1 at 4:00 pm
There are limited spaces available to students starting in January. To find out more information about on- or off-campus housing or to apply, visit our Housing website.
All applications for undergraduate studies at Trent University must go through OUAC (www.ouac.on.ca). OUAC charges a non-refundable $125 base application fee, to be paid in full at the time of application.
Home Schooled applicants will create user profiles on the OUAC site, which will then automatically assign a P.I.N.
As a Home Schooled applicant, please apply using the OUAC 105-d application at www.ouac.on.ca/105.
Application Received
Once your completed application has reached Trent through OUAC, Trent will mail you a small package as well as send you an email (to the email address listed in your OUAC application) as an official acknowledgement of your application.
The package and email will list important next steps for you regarding the Trent University application and admissions process. Some important steps to think about include: reviewing your program requirements and the accuracy of your OUAC application,setting up your MyTrent account, tracking your application, researching funding opportunities at Trent, among other great information.
If you have a diagnosed physical, learning or psychiatric disability, you may want to contact the Office of Disability Services.
Seeing is Believing!
Coming to see Trent is the best way to make sure it is the right place for you. Trent hosts Open House days several times a year, including a tour and the opportunity to meet professors, sample a few classes and get a feel for student life. We also run individual (or small group) tours daily. Check out www.trentu.ca/openhouse or www.trentu.ca/tours for dates and times of Open Houses and how to book a tour.
