We are Trinity College, a historic college built on independent thought and real-world engagement. We come from a long line of visionaries who bring bold ideas to life.
Created in partnership with a dynamic capital city, a Trinity education combines a world-class liberal arts experience with hands-on, immersive opportunities to provide personal growth that lasts a lifetime.
Explore Trinity and learning in action. See possibility in your future.
People matter.
Actions matter.
As confident thinkers and connection makers, we gain inspiration from one another.
We learn how to think and ways to transform the world.
Melina Korfonta ’25
Major Public Policy and Law
Personally speaking.
Students answer this simple question: What have you gained at Trinity that you value most?
Minor Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Studies
Hometown Canastota, NY
Experience.
“Over the past four years, I’ve gained practical experience working on-campus jobs, being active in the classroom, and involving myself in the community, preparing me for my future. During my time at Trinity, I was able to take these skills to the Senate and the White House.”
Majors Economics, Applied Mathematics
Hometown Islamabad, Pakistan
Confidence.
Trinity’s vibrant and dynamic environment has continually challenged me to rethink my limits and step outside my comfort zone. Since the day I first set foot on campus, I’ve grown into someone who embraces new experiences with confidence, excitement, and a strong sense of self.”
Isabelle Tagliaferro ’25
Major Engineering with a Biomedical Concentration and an Electrical Focus
Hometown Bedford, NH
Community.
“The community I have found at Trinity has defined my time here, and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. The relationships I have created with my professors, classmates, and teammates have positively impacted my life for the better, and I will carry them with me always.”
Nolan McKenna ’25
Major Computer Science
Minor Applied Mathematics
Hometown Dorchester Center, MA
Connections.
“Beyond technical knowledge and skills, what I value the most from these past four years are the connections I have made with students, teammates, and professors alike. I have met lifelong friends, mentors, and role models that I would’ve never crossed paths with if it weren’t for Trinity.”
Christopher Del Cristo ’25
Major Italian Studies
Minors Architectural Studies, Art History
Hometown Clarksburg, New Jersey
Growth and Direction.
“Trinity has helped me grow intellectually and explore so many options for my future, leading me to what I believe will be the best path moving forward toward life outside The Coop.”
Shairai Richards ’25
Major Anthropology
Minor Legal Studies
Hometown Pittsfield, MA
Opportunity.
“I’ve been fortunate to hold two amazing internships, one with Connecticut Children’s hospital and another at the Legislative Office Building. I’ve also built great relationships with professors and have had the opportunity to be surrounded by incredible mentors.”
When paired with rigorous academics and faculty mentorship, powerful learning happens.
15% of students pursue a double major
American Studies
Anthropology
Art History*
Biochemistry
Biology*
Chemistry*
Classical Studies*
Computer Science
Economics
Educational Studies
Engineering
English*
Environmental Science*
Film Studies
Francophone Studies
German Studies
Hispanic Studies
History*
Human Rights Studies
Interdisciplinary Computing
International Studies
Italian Studies
Jewish Studies
Language and Culture Studies*
(Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese)
Mathematics*
Music*
Neuroscience
Philosophy*
Physics*
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy and Law
Religious Studies*
Rhetoric, Writing, and Media Studies
(disciplinary minor)
Russian
Sociology
Student-Designed Interdisciplinary Major
Studio Arts*
Theater and Dance
Urban Studies
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
World Literature and Culture Studies
* Department also offers a minor.
African American Studies
African Studies
Architectural Studies
Asian Studies
Classical Antiquity
The Classical Tradition
Cognitive Science
Community Action
Film Studies
Formal Organizations
Francophone Studies
German Studies
Human Rights Studies
Italian Studies
Jewish Studies
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Literature and Psychology
Marine Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Middle East Studies
Russian Studies
Urban China Studies
Urban Studies
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
M.A in American Studies
M.A in English
M.A. in Public Policy
M.A. in Urban Planning
B.A./M.A in American Studies
B.S./M.A in Neuroscience
Trinity offers 200+ credit-bearing internships, research and community engagement opportunities, and immersive experiences.
The Trinity Plus curriculum combines the power of the liberal arts and intellectual engagement with off-campus real-world experiences so that you can create your own path.
To graduate, students complete 32 academic credits and 3 “plus” credits of their choice. Students also complete a wellness requirement in their first two years.
Ask about the Center for Academic and Experiential Advising, the hub of the Trinity Plus curriculum and resources.
The capital city of Hartford offers a number of educational opportunities for hands-on learning through a unique network of public service, nonprofit, and educational organizations, as well as many corporations and industries.
The Center for Hartford Engagement and Research (CHER)
CHER works to strengthen academic and co-curricular partnerships in Hartford communities, earning Trinity the 2023 Campus Compact Richard Guarasci Award for Institutional Transformation.
Trinity College’s Center for Entrepreneurship provides any liberal arts major, not just those interested in business or start-ups, with the confidence and knowhow to turn ideas into action.
More than half of students study away through approved programs. Trinity also sponsors signature programs in Cape Town, New York City, and Vienna and on our Rome campus, a home away from college.
“The Legislative Internship Program allowed me to observe the seat of Connecticut government, giving me a unique experience to learn outside of the classroom.”
Jason Farrell ’23 Student Government President
Majors Sociology, Political Science
Hometown West Hartford, CT
Designed to support student success, the center provides the tools students and graduates need to become agents of their own future.
You will receive individualized attention to guide your postcollege journey.
You will have access to 1:1 life design coaching, experiential learning opportunities, internships, research, and global connections.
You will learn career skills to advance your goals and to face the ever-evolving future of work.
You will discover just how deep alumni connections run. This includes the Bantam Career Network, the Connect mentoring program, internships, and Alumni Career Resources.
Most Trinity graduates know their next step after graduation. According to the Class of 2024 career outcomes overview:
95% 69% 24% had found full-time employment; most new jobs were in first-choice professions were continuing their education
1% of the Class of 2024 entered volunteer or military service.
Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Boeing, Chubb, ESPN, General Dynamics, General Motors, IBM, LEGO, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Microsoft, the NFL knew their plans within six months of graduation
Read about campus events and happenings on the “This Wk” Instagram story, or check out the daily digest, Trinity Today.
The campus corridor including the Chapel and Long Walk was designated a historic district in 2024.
musical traditions, including the annual Samba Fest, the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival, Spring Weekend, ensembles, and carillon concerts.
A sense of community is core to how we live and learn. When you are known, you have a better sense of belonging. You learn better, you live better.
On an active campus, you have the freedom to try new things, to take risks, and to find others with similar interests, affinities, and passions.
Eat and hang out at Mather Hall, the Cave, the Underground, or the Bistro.
Ferris Athletic Center is home to athletic teams and recreational programs.
Express yourself in the student newspaper (The Trinity Tripod), on air at WRTC, or through art, dance, or theater.
Cultural houses are home to the Asian American Student Association (AASA House), Imani and the Trinity College Black Women’s Organization (Umoja House), and La Voz Latina (La Eracra). Also, the Zachs Hillel House is home to Jewish life and culture.
The Bantam Network places first-year students in small advisories, giving them built-in support.
Join a fraternity or sorority to participate in Greek life.
Cinestudio
is a quaint cinema for one and all —especially film buffs—to enjoy! How many colleges have a regional treasure like this?
Students really get to know one another. Habitat for Humanity
{ Many } A cappella Groups
Entrepreneurship Club
Student Government Association
Explore more than 150 clubs and student organizations, managed by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE). Look into the many opportunities to try new activities!
Athletes of Color Coalition
Trinity Film Society and Trinity Film Festival
Investment Club
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
P.R.I.D.E. Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education
Nest Artists
Green Campus
And more than 150 other groups!
Trinity strives to produce champions in scholarship, sports, and life.
With 30 varsity athletic teams, our student-athletes find rewarding opportunities for campus and community service, as well as unique leadership experiences.
When you’re a member of the storied New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and Division III athletics, the competition is fierce, but there is joy and integrity in teamwork. When you play at Trinity, no matter what level (we also have club and intramural teams), you are backed by Bantams—now and always.
Trinity faculty guide and mentor students with extraordinary care and insight, providing personal attention in engaged classrooms.
Get to know our faculty, who bring a wide range of expertise, fields of study, and interests. We asked a few faculty members about the most rewarding aspects of teaching and how they help their students see possibilities.
EWA SYTA
Associate Professor of Computer Science / National Science Foundation grant recipient for work in cybersecurity / Academic Director of Tech-Edge
“It is fulfilling to witness my students’ learning breakthroughs leading to their ability to connect the newly acquired knowledge with their existing abilities and competencies— the ‘aha’ moments when what students learn falls into place.”
PABLO DELANO
Charles A. Dana Professor of Fine Arts / Named “Game Changer” in 2022 by Connecticut Explored
“I hope that students come out of my classes with the understanding that art is at the core of our being. We only need to recognize that without art, there is no possibility, no consciousness.”
LAURA HOLT ’00
Professor of Psychology / Researches predictors of and interventions for adolescent and emerging adult substance misuse
“While I relish opportunities to impart information and my passion for psychology, it’s my students’ unique questions, curiosities, and dialogue with one another that sustain me as a teacher. My love for teaching is renewed every class session, when I am reminded that my students and I are on a collaborative journey to learn, adapt, and create.”
DAVARIAN L. BALDWIN
Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies / 2022 Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar / Founding Director, Smart Cities Research Lab
“I always want my students to walk away with the clear sense that, whether based on reading unknown historical experiences or being introduced to new contemporary perspectives, another world is always possible. And they have the capacity to be architects of that new world.”
CHRISTOPHER HAGER
Hobart Professor of the Humanities and Professor of English
HILARY E. WYSS
Allan K. Smith and Gwendolyn Miles Smith Professor of English
Co-Editors of the digital anthology Hidden Literacies , which explores texts by marginalized Americans
ERIC GALM
Professor of Music / Co-Director of the Center for Caribbean Studies / Founder of Samba Fest
“Every year I bring to campus musicians who are master craftspeople, whether Grammy winning or multigenerational community practitioners. My students engage and participate as equals with these musicians. Their reflections and interactions help further research findings, too.”
“A liberal arts education makes your mind adaptable. It lets you look into shadows of the historical record and get your eyes to adjust so that you can begin to see clearly what emerges from the darkness. We hope that students will discover the intricacies of individual forms of written expression.”
Abby Holland ’24 rarely shies away from an academic challenge, but building a circuit was a new one.
Abby knew she wanted to study engineering when she came to Trinity from Braintree, Massachusetts. In a digital circuits course, she faced the challenge of learning a new skill. With the encouragement and support of Karl W. Hallden Professor of Engineering Lin Cheng, she ultimately designed a seven-segment display engine.
“I had no experience building a circuit from computer coding,” says Abby.
For Abby, Trinity’s smaller classes provided a more productive environment for focused learning and faculty attention. “Professor Cheng was integral...I spent many days in the electrical engineering lab. I’d email him often, asking for help, and he always made time to meet.”
For Professor Cheng, this level of connection with students brings him joy.
He often involves his students in research projects, which include co-authoring peer-reviewed papers and co-presenting at conferences. His philosophy is to be “fair and open, challenging and motivating, and to have high expectations toward attainable goals.”
“After Professor Cheng’s class, I was much more comfortable taking classes that did not come naturally to me,” reflects Abby. “These types of classes bring confidence to a student’s problem-solving abilities, which is essential to engineering.
“I was impressed with Trinity’s liberal arts approach to engineering. I could take the necessary engineering classes for the degree but also got to experience many important non-STEM courses for a more well-rounded education.”
“Our
daughter chose Trinity above many other colleges because it felt like home and a place where she could really spread her wings. She has made lifelong friends in many circles and will forever proudly be a Bantam.”
— Lizandra Vega-Brown Parent of Julianna Brown ’23
We will meet 100 percent of an admitted student’s calculated need with financial aid assistance.
Among our students who receive financial support, 40 percent receive annual grants that exceed $40,000, some upward of $60,000 per year.
We believe that the cost of tuition should not be the deciding factor in whether a talented student seeks a spot at Trinity. We will meet 100 percent of an admitted student’s calculated need with financial aid assistance.
All first-year students are considered for merit aid.
Financial aid may be used for global programs.
75% of enrolled students receive grants and scholarships
$88M in financial aid awarded last year
Admissions application fee waivers are available for first-generation students.
The financial aid process can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing. Contact us with questions, and we’ll be happy to help explain things to you.
Qualifying for financial aid is easier than you think.
Give us a call. Drop us an email.
Phone +1 860-297-2046 Email financialaidoffice@trincoll.edu
ASHLEY DUTTON Executive Director of
Planning
At Trinity, we believe that the search for your best-fit college should feel like a milestone of personal growth, not a process to be endured.
We are honored by your interest in Trinity and are happy to support you in your search. Here are a few thoughts on how to approach the months to come.
Embrace your narrative, and own it with pride and confidence.
You are shaping your life each and every day with the choices you make. Reflect and think deeply about who you are, who you want to be, and what kinds of communities you are eager to join. Explore college options accordingly.
Time is your currency.
As you round out your high school experience, know that colleges are very interested in how you spend your time, explore your interests, and engage in your communities. Be intentional about how you invest your time.
Have fun being you, and maximize the joy when and where you can.
High school is not about getting into college. While an ancillary benefit of a well-spent high school experience is college opportunity, we recommend that you make the most of your time in high school in a way that makes you feel proud and happy.
As you maneuver within your college search, know this:
We know you are a work in progress. There is so much to learn, to enjoy, to risk, to appreciate, to see in the years to come. At Trinity, we are rooting for you. Thank you for investing the time, energy, and effort to learn about us.
Drop us a line. We look forward to speaking with you!
MATTHEW HYDE Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
