Life as a Tiger
PARENT
2018
WELCOME
Dear parents and families, Like me, you’ve probably heard or maybe even used the phrase “thinking outside of the box.” As we think about the world our graduates will enter—a world that increasingly demands innovative and creative approaches to problem-solving—I want to share with you what “outside of the box learning” looks like at Trinity and how it equips your student to succeed in college and beyond. Throughout this issue of the Parent Guide, you’ll find many offices and resources that work together to foster this learning experience for your students. Our world of teaching and learning at Trinity has evolved into a lively and dynamic place. The Pathways curriculum is the foundational cornerstone of a Trinity education. Two signature elements of this program—the First-Year Experience (FYE) and the Interdisciplinary Cluster—use what students may have learned or their lived experiences to stretch them to think and respond beyond what they already know. Our faculty members recognize that broad topics such as food, social justice, or Western civilization are relevant to many disciplines. In their Pathways courses, students learn to appreciate the many dimensions of these and other such topics—dimensions best viewed using insights from the sciences, the arts, humanities, social sciences, and even professional fields. As a result, students are challenged to synthesize what they know, to try out original strategies in new contexts, and to forge fresh and practical connections. In their Interdisciplinary Cluster courses, students further hone these skills by taking three courses connected by a common curricular theme. These program experiences are unique to Trinity and equip our graduates to go beyond surviving to thriving in a world that demands creative thinking while filling in the existing gaps in our shared knowledge. Our capacity to broaden and enrich the learning experiences through these two signature elements offers your students important communities of learning for inquiry, analysis, exchange, and knowledge building. Students and alumni often tell me that what they most value about their Trinity education are the ways it encouraged them to explore and to embrace moments of unexpected connection—and to do this with thoughtful and challenging instructors. Interdisciplinary courses—like the FYE—are grounded in these opportunities to learn and “think outside of the box.” To prepare the next generation of graduates, Trinity’s dedicated faculty are committed to helping students develop the knowledge and skills to break the mold. It is so exciting to watch the transformations that occur year after year in these engaging types of activities aimed at the intellectually rich development of our students! As ever,
Deneese L. Jones, Ph.D. Dr. “Dee” Vice President for Academic Affairs
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SUMMARY
Get Connected Bond with other Trinity parents FACEBOOK: Join the “TU Parents” group and/or “TU Parents – Diversity” group. EMAIL: Look for the TrinitE Parent and Family email newsletter. PARENT PERSPECTIVE BLOG: Read the blog written for Trinity parents, by Trinity parents: gotu.us/parentperspective. WEBSITE: Visit Trinity’s parent web page at gotu.us/parents.
Keep up with campus /TrinityUniversity @Trinity_U @TrinityU trinitonian.com trinitydean.blogspot.com
Follow campus life
Upcoming Parent Events Summer Send-Offs June 12-July 29
Parent and Family Orientation Aug. 17-19
Fall Family Weekend Sept. 28-30
Spring Family Showcase March 29-31
Watch live events on campus, including lectures and home athletic games, at live.trinity.edu. Download the TU Life mobile app to check academic and financial information, view campus event information, explore the campus map, and much more. Make sure you’re receiving the communication you need. Send updated parent contact information to Aliza Holzman-Cantu ’92, ’94 (director of parent giving and engagement) at aholzman@trinity.edu.
Parents of New Students
Parents of Returning Students
This is the third and final Parent Guide of the summer. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Enjoy this Parent Guide while you prepare for the coming year. We’re excited to see you again this fall!
When you see this icon, you’ll know that students will receive information about this topic through their Trinity email accounts (Tmail). Encourage your student to check Tmail regularly for updates at tmail.trinity.edu.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
Tiger Learning Commons Located in the heart of Coates Library, the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC) provides a centralized hub for academic coaching, writing tutoring, and Student Accessibility Services. Guided by a common mission to empower students to harness their own abilities, the offices of the TLC work together to offer an engaging and collaborative learning environment for students. Students can schedule appointments to meet with professional staff from Academic Support, the Writing Center, and Student Accessibility Services. The TLC is also a dedicated study space for students, providing group study rooms, whiteboards, TV monitors for easy laptop access, and comfortable oversized bean bags for study (and the occasional nap). Opened in fall 2017, the TLC welcomed nearly half of the undergraduate student body this past year for group study, an appointment, a workshop, or for a quiet place to study. gotu.us/tlc
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Academic Support The Office of Academic Support provides students with skills and resources to help them study smarter, not harder. The staff offers one-on-one academic coaching, as well as small group workshops offered in areas like time management, test-taking advice, and study strategies. Some academic departmental tutoring, such as physics and Spanish, takes place in the TLC. Tutoring is managed by academic departments; for more information, visit gotu.us/tutoring. Learn more about Academic Support at gotu.us/academicsupport.
Writing Center Trained peer tutors offer advice on all levels of writing composition, including brainstorming, finding a thesis, forming an argument structure, and revising and editing. The Writing Center also teams up with Academic Support to offer workshops on writing strategies, such as “But I’ve Got Nothing to Say: From Brainstorming to Thesis,” and “Style: Revising for Coherence and Cohesion.” The Spanish Writing Center, also housed here, provides tutoring for upper-level Spanish-language writing assignments.
Student Accessibility Services Academic Progress Students are often surprised at the differences in grading between high school and college. Courses vary, but generally university classes have fewer graded assignments with higher stakes than high school classes. Many professors use TLEARN as an online gradebook, so students can keep track of their own academic progress. Students should reach out to Academic Support if they struggle to attain the grades they want. Trinity faculty submit midterm grades for all students to the Office of the Registrar midway through the semester. Students may access these grades via TigerPAWS in late October and again in late March (and parents may request them from the Registrar if their child has signed a FERPA release). Learn more about FERPA at gotu.us/RegistrarResources.
Trinity University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to University courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities by providing or arranging accommodations, services, training, consultation, and technical assistance. If students have a disability and will need accommodations while attending Trinity, they will need to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) by completing the SAS application (gotu.us/ SASapplication) and submitting appropriate documentation, then meeting with the SAS assistant director to discuss services available at Trinity. If students require accommodations that will need advanced planning, such as housing accommodations, they are especially encouraged to contact SAS as soon as possible. For questions, reach out to SAS at 210-999-8528. gotu.us/parents
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health Services
Health Services assists students when they get sick or injured and need help managing their health. Registered nurses are available five days a week on a walk-in basis and can evaluate illness or injury during all operating hours. Physician appointments are available Monday through Thursday and must be made in advance by calling Health Services. When necessary, the nursing staff may assist in locating an off-campus physician who accepts your student’s insurance. Students are responsible for fees associated with treatment obtained away from campus and prescription drugs.
Trinity does not assess a student health fee, and there is no charge for the nursing evaluation of a minor illness or injury, first-aid treatment, oral over-the-counter medications, health counseling, or medical referrals. There is a $20 fee for physician appointments, and other fees (e.g. vaccinations, other injections, laboratory testing) will be at or near cost. Fees can be paid by check, Tiger Bucks, or billing of the student’s account. Health Services does not accept cash or credit cards for payment and does not file insurance claims. Find more information at gotu.us/healthservices.
Services available on campus include: • Exam and treatment for illness or injury • Most vaccinations • Laboratory testing • Routine gynecology (well-woman exams) • Administration of prescribed allergy injections • Off-campus medical and dental referrals • Tuberculosis skin testing • Loan of crutches
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Counseling Services
Trinity has four mental health counselors who provide free, confidential, short-term counseling to more than 15 percent of students each year. If students need longterm or specialized care, the office will provide referrals to off-campus counseling professionals. If your student has a history of treatment for mental health issues, please call and consult with one of Trinity’s counselors to coordinate the student’s continuity of care. Learn more about Counseling Services at gotu.us/counseling.
Wellness Services
Wellness Services develops and implements holistic educational outreach projects related to health and success to support students in all aspects of their maturation, growth, and development. Wellness Services assists with mental health promotion, nutrition, and fitness. Aside from group outreach, Wellness Services also offers one-on-one consultations and connects students to wellness resources, such as a registered dietician. For more information, visit gotu.us/wellness.
Fitness
Students receive complimentary access to athletic amenities at Trinity’s Bell Athletic Center, which recently completed a $15.3 million dollar renovation. Facilities include a brand-new aerobic fitness center and weight lifting space, Stumberg Sports Performance Center for student-athletes, and multiple dance studios. Free fitness and meditation classes are available through TU Fit: The Health Club. Students can email tufithealthclub@gmail.com to register. Some students choose to also use the YMCA, which is walking distance from campus. Student rates for 12 months (mid-August to mid-August) are less than $20 per month, for a rate of $234 per year. The YMCA will have a table at the Bell Athletic Center on new student move-in day, Aug. 17, for students interested in registering.
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STUDENT RESOURCES
Student Safety In the event of an emergency…
We are all concerned about campus emergencies and student safety. In the event of a campus-wide emergency, information will be displayed on Trinity’s website and, in some instances, there may be mass email communication directly to parents. Please know that the first minutes and hours of any crisis are critical and that the energy and attention of the staff will be directed toward assisting students. Every effort will be made to alleviate the anxiety of family members as quickly as possible. Learn more from our emergency preparedness web page at gotu.us/emergencypreparedness.
Stay Connected The TrinALERT emergency text messaging service is just one of the methods the University will use to communicate emergency information in a timely manner. Sign up to receive TrinALERTS texted directly to your cell phone at gotu.us/trinalerts. You can also download Trinity’s ELERTS See Say app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. This app allows students to create instant incident reports, communicate with security personnel, and request a virtual security escort.
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No vehicle? No problem! There are many other ways to get around San Antonio:
TU Shopping Shuttle This free shuttle service is offered on select Saturday afternoons throughout each semester and provides rides to North Star Mall and Target. This service is sponsored by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. See more information at gotu.us/shoppingshuttle.
SWell Cycle
Transportation
THURSDAY
About half of Trinity students bring vehicles to campus. If students are planning on going this route, they may register their vehicles online beginning July 5. Permits are available annually for $75. Visit gotu.us/parking for more information.
JULY 5 Vehicle registration opens
Work-Study
San Antonio SWell Cycle is a bike sharing program that spans more than 55 stations across downtown San Antonio. Trinity has its own station on campus near McLean Hall. For a reasonable membership fee, students can use this service to get around San Antonio. Learn more at gotu.us/swellcycle.
Zipcars
Zipcar is a vehicle rental service, and Trinity has two Zipcars available for rental on campus. Students can apply and receive a Zipcard, which allows them to reserve a car and explore San Antonio. Learn more at gotu.us/zipcar.
Students may apply to work on campus through federal work-study or institutional work-study. So, what’s the difference? Federal work-study is available to students who were awarded financial aid based on their FAFSA. The money awarded may be earned by working on campus. Institutional work-study is available to any student on campus. Positions are limited and funded through the respective department’s budget. Before students begin employment, they will be required to complete an I9 and W4 form. Original identification (no scans or copies) must be presented; visit gotu.us/studentwork for a list of acceptable documents. Students will also complete a direct deposit application requiring a bank institution name, routing number, and account number. Students will receive student employment information in early August.
Visit gotu.us/studentwork for all student job opportunities. gotu.us/parents
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GET TO KNOW... Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success The Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success (CELCS) is a one-stop shop to help students prepare for life after Trinity through one-on-one meetings, workshops, and programs. The Center connects students to experiential learning opportunities as well as personalized coaching and advising. The CELCS team helps students find pathways to undergraduate research, service-learning, project-based learning, and internships. They also assist with career exploration, job or graduate school search, and interview preparation. Learn more at gotu.us/celcs.
Office of Study Abroad All offices on encourages students to study abroad— campus are eager Trinity more than a third do so! Students can choose from more than 150 programs in more than to help your 40 countries, and Trinity now has a financial students. Here are policy that makes studying abroad more affordable for students and families. Courses a few you may taken abroad can fulfill major, minor, Pathways, and other University requirements. Students not know about! can attend the study abroad fair on Sept. 17 to learn more. Visit trinity.edu/studyabroad.
Office of Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations provides events and programs that connect students with a network of more than 30,000 alumni. Students can contact the office directly or participate in programs including Making Connections, 1869 Scholars, and events offered by Student Ambassadors to find ways to foster meaningful relationships for their future. For more information, reach out to Katie Storey, young alumni and student programs coordinator, at cstorey1@trinity.edu.
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PARENT EVENTS
Summer Send-Offs
Fall Family Weekend
June 12– July 29 Mingle with alumni and both returning and incoming students and their families. Summer Send-offs will be held in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Seattle, California, Oklahoma, and Denver to welcome families into the Trinity community. Visit gotu.us/summersendoffs for more information.
Sept. 28– 30 Reconnect with your Tiger over this weekendlong event, which in the past has included tailgates at Trinity athletic events, happy hours, Parent Council luncheons, and open houses. A full schedule will be posted in early September at gotu.us/familyweekend.
Spring Family Showcase Parent and Family Orientation
Aug. 17–19 Beginning the afternoon of move-in day, parents of new students can immerse themselves in the Trinity experience with information sessions, a Welcome Picnic, expert panels, and other helpful activities. Parent and Family Orientation is capped off with the Academic Convocation, where you’ll watch your student officially matriculate into Trinity with a formal ceremony. Parent and Family Orientation is free of charge and requires no prior registration. Visit gotu.us/nso for a full schedule and more information.
March 29– 31 During this weekend, families beam with #TigerPride as they explore students’ accomplishments over the year. Activities in the past have included an academic and experiential learning talent showcase, an honor awards convocation, the Trinity ring ceremony, and Alpha Lambda Delta induction. A full schedule will be posted in February to gotu.us/familyweekend.
International parents and families will have a community
luncheon and information session during Parent and Family Orientation. For more information, visit gotu.us/iso.
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PARENT ENGAGEMENT
For more information about being a Parent Ambassador, visit gotu.us/ parentambassadors.
Get involved through our Parent Council, Parent Ambassador, and parent giving programs. Parent Ambassadors
Parent Ambassadors foster a community of knowledgeable and welcoming experts during the recruitment process. This volunteer program puts parents front and center with prospective students and their families, helping Trinity continue to enroll talented and diverse classes. Volunteer opportunities include:
Interviews: While prospective students are interviewing with Admissions staff members, mingle with families in the waiting area and help parents feel more comfortable by sharing your own Trinity experience and educating them about the University.
Receptions: Volunteer to host or attend a Trinity-sponsored event that helps prospective or incoming students and their families meet
Summer Calling Campaigns: Contact the parents of enrolled incoming students in the summer, usually from your own local area, before they arrive on campus to give them a big Tiger welcome into our community and share any advice from your own years as a Trinity parent.
Parent Panels: During campus visit programs, sit on a panel of current students, staff members, and parents to tell prospective students and their families about your experience with the University.
alumni and current students and families.
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To learn more about Parent Council and parent giving programs, see gotu.us/parentcouncil.
Parent Giving Programs
Parent Council
Parent Associates
The Parent Council is composed of current and alumni parents who create a sense of community for their peers through engagement opportunities that immerse parents in the Trinity experience. These parent leaders support Trinity and our students by sharing their talents, volunteering their time, and making an annual gift to a fund of their choice. Committees and volunteer opportunities include:
Contributions of any amount make a significant and immediate positive impact on the educational experience of all students. Below are just a few ways to make a difference: Associates play a key role at Trinity University through gifts that create life-changing opportunities for students. Membership in this philanthropic society is extended to parents who make an annual leadership gift ($1,000 minimum). Parent Associate benefits include reserved seating at premier campus lectures and an invitation to the President’s Dinner.
Trinity Parents Fund Donations made to the Parents Fund support the University’s greatest needs, including scholarships.
Designated gifts A gift of any size can be designated to any particular use, including specific sports programs or currently endowed funds.
Admissions and Outreach Committee
• Greet and mingle with families at on- or off-campus parent events, such as Family Weekends, recruitment events, or Summer Send-offs. • Host Trinity events in your home or attend Trinity events as a representative of the Parent Council.
Career Services Committee
• Participate in career preparation programs and panels. • Share employment, internship, and job shadowing opportunities offered through your company.
Philanthropy and Giving Committee
Athletics Committee
• Welcome new parents of Trinity student-athletes. • Promote overall success of Tiger student-athletes by helping with University events and sharing athletic accomplishments with the greater parent community.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Advise Parent Council and parent programs staff on issues related to diversity and campus climate. • Consult with other committees to ensure all members of the Trinity parent community are included in outreach efforts.
• Provide feedback on parent campaigns and send thank-you notes to donors. • Assist with, attend, or host parent donor receptions.
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2018–19 IMPORTANT DATES
June 1
July 1
This form should have been completed when new students submitted their deposits. If not, they should log in to the applicant status page and complete the form.
students must submit a health record form to Health Services that includes a recent physical exam, immunization records, and tuberculosis screening. This form is available on the applicant status page and at gotu.us/ healthrecord.
New student information form due*
Academic interest survey due*
This survey helps determine faculty adviser assignments and which First-Year Experience course students will be enrolled in.
Housing survey due* This survey helps
match students with compatible roommates and suitemates by taking into account student lifestyle preferences, such as sleep habits and degrees of neatness.
June 12 –July 29
Summer Send-offs Parents and alumni around the country will hold going-away parties for new and returning Trinity students in their cities. gotu.us/ summersendoffs
June 15
Financial aid packages received Returning students will receive an offer of financial aid mailed to their home residential address.
July 9
Sports medicine packet due All student-athletes must complete a packet of pre-participation and sports medicine forms. This packet is separate from the health record form. Information will be emailed to studentathletes in early June.
July 15
Housing assignments distributed New students will receive roommate and residence hall assignments sent to their Tmail accounts.
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Semester charges will include an elective tuition reimbursement insurance. All students may decline the coverage annually by completing an online waiver at tuitionprotection. com/TU.
July 16
Fall semester statement and bill available online Students can access the Student Account Suite at payonline.trinity.edu. They may authorize parents and others to access their accounts.
August 1
Educational loan paperwork completed If students or parents plan to use loan funds to address student account charges, all loan paperwork should be completed and loan funds secured for disbursement.
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Final high school transcript due*
New students must submit an official final copy of their high school transcript to the Office of Admissions.
August 6
July 10–August 29 Submit Tuition Refund Plan waiver*
Health record form due* New
Submit Student Health Insurance Plan waiver * Students
have the option of remaining on family health insurance or receiving coverage through Trinity. All students must submit this form annually to indicate whether they are waiving or enrolling in University health insurance. Find the form at trinity. myahpcare.com/waiver.
August 3
Reading TUgether assignment due New students will complete an online research assignment in conjunction with the Reading TUgether book. Students receive information in June. gotu.us/readingtugether
August 5
Fall semester tuition payment due Semester
e-bill statements will be available in mid-July and include tuition and other semester charges. Payment can be made through the Student Account Suite at payonline.trinity.edu.
Move-in day for student athletic trainers Reach out to the athletics training staff for more information. gotu.us/athleticsdirectory
August 8
Move-in day for football student-athletes Reach out to the football coaches for more information. gotu.us/ athleticsdirectory
August 14
International student move-in day New international students will move into residence halls and begin orientation. gotu.us/iso
August 14–16
International Student Orientation New international students will familiarize themselves with Trinity during this mandatory orientation. gotu.us/iso
August 15
“Think About It” course due During New Student Orientation, new students will attend a session on sexual assault and bystander action. The sexual assault program
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is supplemented with an online course, “Think About It,” that students are required to complete before they register for courses. New students receive instructions in mid-June. Chemistry placement exam due All new students interested in taking chemistry at any point in their college career must take this exam online at tlearn.trinity.edu. Learn more at gotu.us/nso. Math placement exam due New students who are interested in majoring in STEM or business, or who are interested in the pre-med track, should take this placement exam. The exam is administered online at tlearn.trinity.edu. Learn more at gotu.us/nso.
August 16
Move-in day for cheerleaders and cross country, soccer, and volleyball studentathletes Reach out to your students’ coaches for more information. gotu. us/athleticsdirectory
New students (first-year and transfer)
All students
August 17
Move-in day for new students Most new students will move onto campus. Fall student-athletes and student athletic trainers have an earlier move-in day. gotu.us/nso
August 17–19
Parent and Family Orientation (PFO) Parents and families of new students should attend PFO to immerse themselves in the Trinity experience with information sessions, a Welcome Picnic, expert panels, and other helpful activities. See a full schedule at gotu.us/nso. International parents and families will have a community luncheon and information session during PFO. gotu.us/iso
August 17–22
New Student Orientation First-year and transfer students will be welcomed to Trinity with five days of fun activities, helpful sessions, adviser meetings, and course registration. gotu.us/nso
August 18
Digital literacy placement exam due All new students should take the digital literacy placement exam at tlearn.trinity.edu. Learn more at gotu.us/nso. Language placement exams administered These exams will take place on campus during
New Student Orientation. New students wanting to satisfy the Trinity language requirement by means of exam should take the placement exam. Find which languages are offered and more at gotu.us/nso.
September 28–30
August 18–21
October 12
Move-in for returning students Returning students may move into their residence halls beginning Aug. 18.
August 20 –21
New student course registration New students will register for courses during New Student Orientation in Coates Library.
August 21
Music theory placement exam due All students seeking enrollment in the music theory course sequence must take this exam online at tlearn. trinity.edu. Learn more at gotu.us/nso.
August 22
First day of classes
August 22 –25
Welcome Week All students are welcomed back to campus with a slew of fun activities, such as a comedy show and a live concert. gotu.us/nso
August 22–29
Add/drop period Students may add and remove courses to their schedules during this time frame.
August 29
Last day to change meal plan selection Students may change their meal plan through the add/drop period. gotu.us/mealplan
September 3
Labor day Offices closed, residence halls open, no class
Fall Family Weekend Schedule will be posted by early September at gotu.us/familyweekend.
Class recess Offices open, residence halls open, no class
October 19 – 21
Alumni Weekend View the schedule at gotu.us/ alumniweekend.
November 21 – 23
Thanksgiving holiday Offices closed, residence halls open, no class
December 5 – 6 Reading days
December 7 – 13
Final exams Final exam schedule varies by student.
December 13
Spring semester statement and bill available online Students can access the Student Account Suite at payonline.trinity.edu. They may authorize parents and others to access their accounts.
December 15
Residence halls close at noon Students must leave within 24 hours of their last final exam. Students graduating in December 2018 may remain until Dec. 16 at noon.
2019 January 5
Spring semester tuition payment due Semester e-bill statements will be available in mid-December and include tuition and other semester charges. Payment can be made through the Student Account Suite at payonline.trinity.edu.
January 13
Residence halls open Students may return to residence halls starting at noon.
January 16
First day of classes
January 16–24
Add/drop period Students may add and remove courses to their schedules during this time frame.
May 16
Residence halls close at noon Non-graduating students must move out within 48 hours of their last final exam. Graduating students may remain until May 19 at noon. Students living at City Vista may remain until May 31.
January 21
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Offices closed, residence halls open, no class
January 24
Last day to change meal plan selection Students may change their meal plan through the add/drop period. gotu.us/mealplan
March 9 – 17
Spring Break Offices open, residence halls open, no class
March 29 – 31
Spring Family Showcase Schedule will be posted in February at gotu.us/ familyweekend.
April 19
Good Friday Offices closed, residence halls open, no class
May 1
FAFSA preferred filing deadline
Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if applying for financial aid. fafsa.gov
May 6 – 7
* Form or information available on the applicant status page. Students have used this online page for the application process.
You’ll always find updated academic calendars on the Office of the Registrar’s website at gotu.us/ academiccalendar.
Reading days
May 8 – 14
Final exams Final exam schedule varies by student.
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Enjoy the rest of your summer, Tigers! We’ll see you soon.
Academic Advisers: These faculty
Bonus Bucks: Part of the student meal
Parent Ambassadors: This volunteer
meet with students prior to registration each semester and guide students through curriculum and course requirements. All academic advisers are full-time members of the Trinity faculty and represent every department on campus.
plan, Bonus Bucks can be spent at any retail campus cafe, restaurant, convenience store, Mabee Dining Hall, and the Skyline Dining Room. This money is separate from the semester meal allowances and rolls over from the fall semester to the spring semester, although any remaining balance is forfeited at the end of the spring semester.
program is aligned with the Office of Admissions to utilize parents in helping recruit prospective Trinity students and their families.
Academic Convocation for New Students: The President of the University, alongside faculty and staff, welcomes students into Trinity with an official matriculation during orientation. This is a formal ceremony and proper attire is required. Parents and families are welcome to attend.
Academic Honor Code: Students pledge to adhere to this code, which shows a commitment to academic integrity and honesty. In addition to signing a pledge to the Honor Code during Welcome Week, students pledge the Honor Code on each of their assignments.
Applicant Status Page: This online portal was used by students for the application process and is the hub for many of the forms entering students will access before move-in day.
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Experiential Learning: This part of the Trinity education encompasses any activity in which students are actively engaged in their education beyond the classroom, such as undergraduate research opportunities, volunteer experiences, internships, study abroad, and more.
First-Year Experience: The cornerstone of Trinity’s Pathways curriculum, this course must be taken by all incoming students during their first semester at the University. Trinity enrolls students into a section based on their preferences indicated on the academic interest survey. gotu.us/fye
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Parent Council: Members strengthen the Trinity community through volunteer work welcoming new and returning families; working with career development; helping promote diversity and inclusion; and supporting the Parents Fund. gotu.us/parentcouncil
Pathways: Trinity’s educational curriculum, Pathways consists of six requirements that provide a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all bachelor’s degrees awarded by the University. gotu.us/pathways
Reading Days: Usually the two days before final exams begin, these designated study days give students time to prepare for exams without classes held or major assignments due.
Residence Hall: Undergraduate students
Student Account Suite: This online
Tiger Learning Commons (TLC):
are required to live on campus for three years (six semesters) in a residence hall. Some residence halls are based on a shared interest, such as entrepreneurship or community service. gotu.us/reslife
portal is Trinity’s payment system that allows students and authorized users to view statements, pay online, and set up a payment profile for e-refunds. payonline.trinity.edu
Located on the main floor of Coates Library, the TLC houses Academic Support, the Writing Center, and Student Accessibility Services. gotu.us/tlc
Resident Assistant: Resident assistants
TigerPAWS: Students use this web interface
TLEARN: Students utilize this learning
to search for and register for classes; view grades, GPAs, and transcripts; and log hours and view employment documents if they work on campus. tigerpaws.trinity.edu
management system to access specific materials, such as syllabi, articles, and assignments, for their classes. Some courses will also offer a gradebook feature, which can be found on TLEARN. tlearn.trinity.edu
live in residence halls. They sponsor activities to help students meet one another, guide students through advising and registration, and provide personal and academic support.
Residential Life Coordinator: These
Tiger Bucks: Tiger Bucks are funds held on students’ Tiger Cards. Students can use these funds at any point-of-sales (POS) device on campus including the dining facilities, bookstore, Mail Center, print shop and kiosks, campus vending, campus laundry, required fees, and at participating off-campus merchants. gotu.us/tigercard
Tmail: Tmail is Trinity’s email platform, a
full-time professional staff members live in residence hall apartments and supervise student resident assistants. Reach out to residential life coordinators with questions and concerns related to residence halls.
Starting Strong QEP: Starting Strong is
Tiger Card: Trinity’s ID card, the Tiger Card
the name of Trinity’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a program that focuses on improving advising, teaching, and academic resources for first-year students. trinity.edu/qep
grants access into secure campus facilities, including most residence hall rooms, and contains information on meal plans, Tiger
to log into anything Trinity-based, such as the secure WiFi network, on-campus computers, TLEARN, and TigerPAWS.
form of Google Mail (Gmail). Students’ Tmail accounts give them access to Trinity’s suite of Google tools, such as Google Drive cloud-based storage. tmail.trinity.edu
TUNetwork: TUNetwork accounts are used
Bucks, and Bonus Bucks. gotu.us/tigercard
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PARENT RESOURCES
Keep up with campus! Web
Check out Trinity’s parent web page at gotu.us/parents.
Social Media
Join the “TU Parents” Facebook group, where current and alumni parents ask questions and support each other. Join the “TU Parents – Diversity” Facebook group, where parents of underrepresented students form a community and discuss diversity and culture on campus.
Follow Trinity: /TrinityUniversity @Trinity_U @TrinityU
Look for the TrinitE Parent and Family email newsletter, published monthly. Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from the Trinitonian, Trinity’s campus newspaper, at trinitonian.com.
Blogs
Read the Parent Perspective blog, written for Trinity parents, by Trinity parents: gotu.us/parentperspective. Follow Dean of Students David Tuttle’s blog at trinitydean.blogspot.com.
Photos
Tune in to the Tiger Network, Trinity’s live streaming network, covering athletics and special events for a worldwide audience. Can’t make one of your student-athletes home games? Watch the game live in full HD with real-time replays and color commentary by professionals and student-athletes. Want to watch a lecturer speaking on campus? Special events are available live and on-demand. Videos include: • Learning TUgether webinars
• Commencement exercises
• Concerts and performances
• And more!
• Speakers and lecturers
Find photos from University events at gotu.us/photos.
live.trinity.edu
Is your Tiger a student-athlete? Find game photos at trinitytigers.com. Click on your student’s sport, then on the “Photos” tab.
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
“Keeping the tradition going, Theresa Gregory ’85 and I are delighted that our son Nathaniel will attend Trinity this fall as a member of the Class of 2022. In recognition of Trinity’s old tagline, “University of the Sun,” when he accepted Trinity’s offer, we called it “The University of the son,” which we had to explain to him. He responded by telling us that Trinity was our school, but it’s his school now! – Martin Hajovsky ’87
Campus Resources Academic Affairs: academicaffairs@trinity.edu or 210-999-8201
Academic Support: bcurry@trinity.edu or 210-999-7613
Admissions: admissions@trinity.edu or 210-999-7275
Campus Publications:
International Students and Scholars: isss@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
Mail Center: postal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7220
New Student Orientation: getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
cpbusiness@trinity.edu or 210-999-8556
Registrar:
Career Services (Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success):
registrar@trinity.edu or 210-999-7201
careerservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8321
Coates Library: asklib@trinity.edu or 210-999-8127
Counseling Services: gneal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411
Dean of Students Office: deanofstudents@trinity.edu or 210-999-8843
Health Services: healthservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8111
Residential Life: reslife@trinity.edu or 210-999-7219
Spiritual Life: ncortez@trinity.edu or 210-999-7341
Student Accessibility Services: sas@trinity.edu or 210-999-8528
Student Employment: humanresources@trinity.edu or 210-999-7507
Student Financial Services (Financial Aid / Student Accounts): studentfinancialservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8898
Student Involvement: getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
Student Life: vpsl@trinity.edu or 210-999-8203
Study Abroad: studyabroad@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
TigerTech: helpdesk@trinity.edu or 210-999-7401
Tiger Card: tigercardoffice@trinity.edu or 210-999-7825
Trinity University Police Department: Non-emergency (24-hour): 210-999-7070 Emergency: 210-999-7000
Wellness Services: khewitt@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411
Writing Center: jrowe@trinity.edu or 210-999-7571