Description

Welcome to Otonabee College, the largest and most active college at Trent University. Established in 1972, OC is located on the Eastbank overlooking the river for which it is named. In Ojibwe, Otonabee means "river that beats like a heart" which symbolizes the way this college looks to the horizon, and imagines how we can keep up with change in our fast-paced lives while honouring our hearts. Our motto also reflects the meaning of Otonabee in, tempora mutantur nos et mutamur in illis (the times are changing and we change with them). Our College Office staff, located in the College Office (OCA W102), are ready to support you in your academic and personal development. Drop by and visit with Christy Carlson, our Academic Advisor, Andrea Maxie, our Academic Skills Instructor or Ashley Wall, the Head of Otonabee College. Our friendly College Life Facilitators will help you to decide who you need to see. They may also direct you to our OC cabinet, a dynamic group of student leaders who run your OC student government. The college is also a place for all students of every year of study to call home. Come relax with your fellow OC students in the OC Commons, our central student space located near the Wenjack Theatre. College events such as Wildside and the College Weekend are located both on and off campus, convenient for students of all years to have fun and show your OC spirit - there is something for everyone throughout the year. To keep up to date with the OC events, Follow our Facebook page www.facebook.com/otonabeecollege or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/otonabeecollege.

The Academic Skills Centre offers in-person and online instruction in writing and study skills to all Trent students.

As a Social Service Worker student, you are learning how to provide assistance, advocacy, skill development training and short-term, strength-based counselling in a variety of community-based organizations.