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Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal


Presented to the graduating Trent University student who attains the highest academic standing, as determined by the Graduate Studies Committee based on nominations submitted by individual graduate programs.

The Office of the Governor General awards the gold medal annually to students who achieve the highest academic standing at the graduate level.

Presented each year at Convocation.

President’s Medal


The President’s Medal was established in 2009 to reward academic excellence and achievement of the graduate studies level. The winners are selected from four categories:

  • Master of Arts or Education (social sciences and humanities),

  • Doctor of Philosophy (social sciences and humanities),

  • Master of Science (sciences),

  • Doctor of Philosophy (sciences)

Presented each year at Convocation.

Group of 9 PhD graduates wearing gowns at convocation