Bachelor in Petition Incomplete Standing

At Trent University, the tuition fee is 30,500 CAD per year.

Trent University’s Department of Anthropology maintains rigorous academic standards while providing a supportive framework for students facing unforeseen life challenges. This administrative procedure for 'Incomplete Standing' is designed for students who find themselves unable to finalize their coursework due to severe, documented extenuating circumstances.

Navigating Academic Extensions

Unlike standard extensions, this process is formal and requires significant prior progress. To be considered, students must have already completed at least 70% of the course assessments by weighted value. This ensures that the petition is a tool for finishing a course already largely undertaken, rather than a strategy for managing an unorganized workload, which the department explicitly excludes as grounds for approval.

Successful petitioners must provide formal documentation of extraordinary circumstances. The department encourages students to propose a submission deadline within one month of the course end date, rather than pushing to the final university-wide submission deadlines, to ensure instructors have sufficient time to grade the remaining work.

Trent University, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is known for its liberal arts and science focus, intimate class sizes and commitment to environmental stewardship. Since its founding in 1964, Trent has cultivated an academic culture that values interdisciplinary study, critical thinking and experiential learning. The campus’s natural setting supports programs in environmental science, sustainability, Indigenous studies and digital media, while small cohorts allow close faculty mentorship and collaborative learning.

Students at Trent benefit from hands-on research opportunities, community-engaged learning and co-curricular programs that link theory to practice. The university emphasizes sustainability across curricula and campus operations, offering labs, fieldwork and applied projects that prepare graduates for careers in government, non-profit organizations, research and industry. International students find an inclusive community, dedicated support services and pathways into internships and research placements that strengthen academic and professional development.

Career services, academic advising and health and wellness supports help students transition to campus life and plan post-graduation pathways. Prospective international applicants should review program prerequisites, application timelines and scholarship options, and consider visiting or attending virtual events to connect with faculty and current students. For those seeking a personalized liberal arts and science education in a scenic Canadian setting, Trent provides strong mentorship, experiential learning and a focus on global and environmental citizenship.