Please note that the TCSA office will be closed on Monday, October 11th, 2021 for the Thanksgiving statutory holiday. We will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, October 12th for all our regular services.
We can also be reached by email at info@trentcentral.ca or by phone at (705) 748-1000.
The candidate platforms of the students running in the TCSA fall by-elections have been posted to our website. Read about each candidate and heir platform here.
We will be introducing you to our candidates over the next couple weeks as campaigning begins. Tune into Instagram Live (@theTCSA) on Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th as we talk with the candidates running for the positions of Racialized Students Commissioner and Vice President University & College Affairs.
We will also be holding a virtual Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, October 12th on Zoom. Voting in our fall by-elections will occur from Monday, October 11th to Friday, October 15th via your Trent email.
Please contact tcsaelections@trentu.ca if you have any questions about our elections process.
During the week of Monday, September 13th to Friday, September 17th, Bata bus loop will be undergoing construction for they installation of a Treaty Rock.
As such, Peterborough Transit buses will use Bata bus loop as a DROP OFF ONLY stop for this week. Traffic in the bus loop will be limited to one lane, with construction areas cordoned off.
The nearest pick-up location to board buses will be outside Trent Child Care/the Athletics Centre.
Appropriate signage will be posted at each stop.
Each September, the TCSA holds a by-election to fill vacant positions on our Executive Team and Board of Directors. Our elections are open to any and all students; we encourage all students interested in student leadership and advocacy to register as a candidate. Being part of our Board of Directors is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership skills, advocate for your fellow students, meet new people, and add to your resume.
Registrations for students interested in running in our fall by-elections are now open; students can run for any of our vacant positions:
Volunteer Roles
(estimated time commitment, 10 to 15 hours per month)
Ethical Standards Commissioner
First Year On-Campus Commissioner
First Year Off-Campus Commissioner
Gender Issues Commissioner
Mature & Transfer Students Commissioner
Part-time Students Commissioner (2 positions)
Racialized Students Commissioner
Executive Roles
Vice President University & College Affairs (estimated time commitment of 20 hours per week)
The TCSA will be holding weekly virtual elections information sessions starting Thursday, September 9th. Click here to learn more about our elections, access the candidate registration form, read about each job description, and to register for a virtual information session. You can also email tcsaelections@trentu.ca with any questions you may have.
The TCSA is happy to announce the launch of our newest service: Wrapped’N Ready!
This new service aims to assist students in accessing contraceptives and other sexual health supplies In a discreet manner.
Place an order for the supplies you require and we will email you when your order is ready for pick up from the TCSA office. All supplies will be wrapped in an unmarked package and will contain information about safe sex, consent, healthy relationships, and other relevant topics.
Find our more information and access the order form by clicking here.
Coverage for your 2021-2022 Trent Student Health and Dental Benefits begins on September 1st, 2021 and is valid for a full twelve months, ending August 31st, 2022. All students registered in 1.5 credits or more are enrolled in this comprehensive benefits plan that offers overage for prescriptions, dental work, vision care, counselling, physiotherapy, nutritionists, and more. Information about what’s covered under this plan can be found on our benefits website.
If you are enrolled in fewer than 1.5 credits and wish to join this plan, you can opt-in between now and September 30th, 2021 by visiting our benefits website. You may also add dependents to this plan online.
If you have alternative health coverage from an employer, partner, or parent, you can choose to keep this plan or choose to opt-out. Opt-outs can be submitted on our benefits website, and must be done by the end of this month, September 30th, 2021.
Use the live chat feature on our benefits website or email benefits@trentcentral.ca if you have any questions.
2021-2022 TCSA Transit Pass
Transit passes for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available digitally starting August 31, 2021. All undergraduate students registered in 1.5 credits or more will automatically be billed for a transit pass. Submit your photo for your transit pass on myTrent, and download and set up your digital transit pass by downloading the ID123 app on your phone’s App Store. Search “Trent University” as your institution and enter your name and student number to set up your digital transit pass. Have your pass ready to present to the driver as you board the bus.
Returning students will automatically receive an updated transit pass for the 2021-2022 academic year on the ID123 app, with no further action required.
If you are registered in fewer than 1.5 credits and wish to receive a transit pass, you are able to purchase either a four (4), eight (8), or twelve (12) month pass by visiting the Card Office located in Blackburn Hall. Also available for purchase are 10-ride transit passes and 30-day transit passes. These are available in both the Card Office and the TCSA Office. For more information about pricing and passes, visit the TCSA website.
The Link Rural Bus Service
We have exciting news! The TCSA, in partnership with Selwyn Township, have made it possible for Trent students to use their TCSA transit pass to ride on The Link rural bus service until August 31, 2022. This means that you can travel from Trent and Peterborough to the surrounding areas of Bridgenorth, Lakefield, Ennismore, and Curve Lake at no extra cost for the year!
Look for the bus stop signs with The Link name and logo and simply show the driver your transit pass when you board. Route maps, bus stop locations, and schedules for The Link can be found on the TCSA website: trentcentral.ca/transit.
Additionally, on our website you will be able to find a route map and a link to the schedules for all Peterborough Transit routes within the city effective September 5, 2021. Peterborough Transit's regular routes run every day and all buses on regular routes are fully accessible.
As of September 5, 2021, there will be six (6) routes that travel to and from Symons Campus:
Direct bus service to West Bank (Bata Loop):
Route #3 Park - Mid-city to campus
Route #6 Sherbrooke: Cross-city to campus via downtown terminal
Route #8 Monaghan: North end and mid-city to campus via the hospital and Lansdowne Place mall
Route #11 Water (*NEW*): Downtown terminal direct to campus
Route #11A (*NEW*): Traill College direct to campus, weekdays only
Direct bus service to East Bank (Gzowski Loop):
Route #6C Sherbrooke: Cross-city to campus via downtown terminal and Armour Road
Route #7/7A Lansdowne: East side of river and Lansdowne to campus
Route #9 Parkhill: Parkhill and west side of city to campus
Google Maps Trip Planning
Transit riders can now map and plan trips on Google Maps! Simply use your Google Maps app or web browser on your computer or phone, input your starting location, your destination, and your departure time, and then click on the bus/transit icon. Google Maps will show you the various transit routes you can take, as well as the closest bus stops to you and the arrival times of the next buses.
Follow @ptbo_transit on Twitter for transit news, as well as service changes/updates and inclement weather updates. Questions about your transit pass? Email bus@trentcentral.ca.
Peterborough Transit website | TCSA Transit website | The Link Rural Bus Service website
The TCSA report for the Trent COVID-19 policy outlines current information regarding public health recommendations. This information was used to form our approach to a safe return to campus. The full report can be found here.
The TCSA Office will be closed on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 for the Civic Holiday.
We will re-open on Tuesday, August 3rd at our regular summer hours of 10am to 4pm.
Have a good long weekend!
Each semester, the TCSA holds Clubs & Groups Day, during which Trent students can view and interact with the many student-run clubs and groups on campus.
This September, we are holding Clubs & Groups Day as a 3-day event to allow for more spacing and physical distancing.
Out Clubs & Groups Days will be held on Wednesday, September 15th, Thursday, September 16th, and Friday, September 17th, from 11am to 3pm each day on Bata Podium.
Clubs and groups registered with the TCSA can sign up for a table on a day of your preference. We will have 15 spots for each day.
Each club who registers will be supplied with one (1) table and two (2) chairs. Please ensure that club members will be available to set-up, staff, and take-down your station.
Click here to register and select a date. Once you register, you will receive information about set-up times closer to the date of the event.
Email community@trentcentral.ca if you have any questions.
Peterborough Transit has been in the process of updating the city transit routes and we would like to share information about what Trent students, staff, and faculty can expect for September 2021. There will be seven (7) routes travelling to campus from various areas of the city:
Direct bus service to West Bank (Bata Loop):
Route #3 Park - Mid-city to campus
Route #6 Sherbrooke: Cross-city to campus via downtown terminal
Route #8 Monaghan: North end and mid-city to campus via the hospital and Lansdowne Place mall
Route #11 Water (*NEW*): Downtown terminal direct to campus
Route #11A (*NEW*): Traill College direct to campus, weekdays only
Direct bus service to East Bank (Gzowski Loop):
Route #7/7A Lansdowne: East side of river and Lansdowne to campus
Route #9 Parkhill: Parkhill and west side of city to campus
Detailed route and schedule information will be available on the Peterborough Transit website: peterborough.ca/transit.
Google Maps Trip Planning
Peterborough Transit is on Google Maps! Plan your trips and travel times easily with Google Maps on your Internet browser or Google Maps app. Simply input your starting and final destinations into Google Maps, select the bus/transit icon, and you’ll be presented with the location of your closest transit stop, the length of your travel time, the bus routes you can take, and when the next bus(es) will arrive to your closest transit stop(s).
Bus Etiquette and Safety
We kindly ask that you respect your fellow students and community members while riding the bus. Here are some tips on how you can help to keep the transit system operating smoothly:
Have your transit pass ready to clearly present to the driver when boarding
Drivers are monitoring the number of riders who board buses to help with physical distancing. Some seats may not be in service to help with distancing.
To allow for single direction of traffic flow onboard the bus, please enter through the front door and exit through the back door. Riders with mobility accommodations will continue to access the front door ramp.
Please wear your mask while on the bus and use hand sanitizer
Be aware of those around you and be conscious of your conversations and actions. When finding a place on the bus, keep an eye out for areas with extra space and respect fellow riders’ personal areas when moving about the bus.
Help keep buses clean by taking any garbage with you when you exit the bus
Give yourself extra travel time; drivers try their best to stay on schedule but some delays are unavoidable.
The TCSA office will be closed on Thursday, July 1st for the statutory holiday. We will re-open at 10am on Friday, July 2nd for all our regular services and for Direct2U prescription pickup.
We can also be reached by email at info@trentcentral.ca.
The BIPOC Student Space Planning Committee (BSPC) was introduced as a special committee by the 2020/21 Racialized Student Commissioner Moriah Hillyer. The 2020/21 Board of Directors had voted on and approved the formation of this committee to lead the development of a BIPOC space on campus in the Trent Student Centre.
The committee is excited to announce that we are moving forward in the development of this space. Within this space, we want to highlight the artistic talent of BIPOC and Racialized Trent students, Trent alumni, and Nogojiwanong / Peterborough community members.
We encourage artists that identify as black, indigenous, people of colour, racialized, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled, bi-lingual, and trans or gender non-conforming to apply. Furthermore, we encourage applications from both domestic and international students.
This application is open from June, 10th 2021 and closes on July 1st, 2021. Click here for more information and to submit an application.
The TCSA is happy to announce the creation of two new grants available to Trent students. We hope that with the creation of both, we can continue to support our membership and create accessible opportunities for more students. The following grants are available to undergraduate students at the Peterborough campus.
TCSA Driver’s Education Bursary
In recognizing how a lack of driving experience can have a negative impact on the high cost of car insurance premiums, the TCSA, working with AAA Best Driving School in Peterborough, has created an opportunity for students without driving experience in Canada to receive driver’s education at a reduced cost. This opportunity is geared towards students who have little to no driving experience in Canada and who are financially unable to take a driving course. Click here for more information and to access the application form.
Gender-Affirming Care Grant
This bursary was created to give a small number of trans and gender non-conforming individuals living in Peterborough access to the funds they need to purchase gender-affirming items or services. These items include (but are not limited to) binders, packers, hair removal services, name change, and legal documentation changes.
The TCSA is currently running this program on a trial basis in partnership with The Centre for Women and Trans People (CWTP), and Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA). Click here to find out more about the Gender-Affirming Care Grant.
The TCSA office will be closed on Monday, May 24, 2021 in observance of the Victoria Day statutory holiday.
We will re-open at 10am on Tuesday, May 25 for contactless pickup of Direct2U prescriptions, mail, and merchandise purchased on our website. We can also be reached by phone at (705) 748-1000 or by email at info@trentcentral.ca.
Starting May 3rd, 2021, the TCSA office will be open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for Direct2u prescription pickup, mail pickup and drop-off, and contactless pickup for merchandise purchased on our website.
If you have an item or mail that you are picking up, visit us on the second floor of the Student Centre and knock on the glass on the door and our staff will make sure you get everything you require. A reminder that before entering campus, or before you leave your residence room, you will need to fill out the COVID health screening on myTrent. Masking and physical distancing regulations remain in place inside all campus buildings.
We can also be reached by email at info@trentcentral.ca or by phone at (705) 748-1000.
The Student Centre will remain open throughout the summer for study space. Please be mindful of the space and discard any garbage after you are finished.
Student Centre Hours: 9am - 10pm, 7 days a week
Starbucks Hours: 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday
The Link rural bus service has officially launched!
Routes and schedules can be found on the Selwyn Township website.
Fares for The Link can be purchased on campus at the TCSA office and the Card Office in Blackburn Hall, as well as the Peterborough downtown terminal. However, for the month of May, Selwyn Township is offering FREE rides to celebrate the launch of this new service.
Selwyn Township is also running a social media contest for the month of May called “Spot the Bus”. Want to win a free 10-Ride Link bus pass? Submit a selfie on the bus, with the bus, or a photo of the bus along with The Link transit route and be entered for a chance to win one of three 10-day bus passes ($50 value)! Details on how to enter can be found here.
The TCSA is hiring for the new position of BIPOC Student Organizer. Working in anti-oppression and anti-racism frameworks, this position is responsible for organizing Association sponsored initiatives and events in partnership with BIPOC constituencies within the Trent community. As a central point of contact for BIPOC support initiatives by the Association, this position is also responsible for being a resource to BIPOC students to ensure equitable access and engagement with Association resources and services.
Position details and how to apply can be found here. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 7th.
With Peterborough remaining in the Red Zone of the Provincial COVID-19 framework, we would like to provide an update on our office hours of operation.
The TCSA office will be open Monday through Friday, from 12pm to 6pm, for students to pickup Direct2U prescriptions, Trent Student Benefits cheques, clubs and groups mail, and other mail items.
We would like to remind everyone that masks are required when entering public buildings, and everyone who leaves residence/enters campus must fill out the University health screening on myTrent prior to arriving on campus.
We can be reached by phone during our office hours at (705) 748-1000 or by email at info@trentcentral.ca.
The Association is in the process of hiring for our part-time student staff positions for our reception/front desk (both summer and fall positions available), as well as our full-time Community Coordinator position.
For details about each position and how to apply, click here.
