土著学习基础文凭是一项为期两年的计划，面向具有12年级或同等水平的成熟学生或经第一人民学习院院长和教育部办公室批准录取的土著学生注册商。鼓励土著居民的学生报名。成功完成课程后将获得文凭。其中包含特伦特大学的成绩单，用于确定所有已修课程和所获成绩。所有课程均获得大学学分。
Trent’s exceptional Indigenous diploma programs provide a clear path for self-identifying First Nations, Métis or Inuit students who wish to make the transition into university level studies.In a supportive and inclusive environment, students in the Foundations of Indigenous Learning diploma bring their diverse cultures, values, histories and languages to the classroom. Students who complete an Indigenous Diploma Program may choose to continue their education and pursue a Bachelor’s degree, transferring their diploma credits. The majority of students complete a diploma and degree within four years.The Diploma in Foundations of Indigenous Learning is a transition year program open to Indigenous students who have the equivalent of Grade 12 or who qualify as mature students or whose admission is approved by the Director of the First Peoples House of Learning and the Office of the Registrar. Students of Indigenous ancestry are encouraged to enrol. The Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of the program. With it is included a Trent University transcript identifying all courses undertaken and grades received. All courses receive a University credit.