Trinity College - Always Forward

Always Forward.

A few facts about Trinity and our students

We are Trinity College. Nice to meet you.

Human connections are the foundation of our liberal arts education because they inspire energized ideas and exchanges, realized more fully through a dynamic capital city in New England.

We think forward and move forward— always forward.

For 200 years, we have prepared independent thinkers to drive impact and action with purpose and pride.

We are Trinity College. Nice to meet you.

Human connections are the foundation of our liberal arts education because they inspire energized ideas and exchanges, realized more fully through a dynamic capital city in New England.

We think forward and move forward— always forward.

For 200 years, we have prepared independent thinkers to drive impact and action with purpose and pride.

CONNECT TODAY WITH WHAT MATTERS TOMORROW.

We are a community first and foremost.

As confident thinkers and connection makers, we gain inspiration from one another and learn from varying perspectives, all while digging deeper into our fields of study and evolving how we think. We connect emerging ideas to pursue what matters most.

As you grow as a learner, you will expand as a human being as well.

It’s personal.

Seniors reflect on how they have matured and grown, answering this simple question: What is the one thing you gained at Trinity that you value most?

Alexandra Boursican ’23

Major English Minors French, History

Hometown Milton, MA

Support.

“Trinity has allowed me to pursue my interests while feeling supported and giving me the tools to accomplish my goals.”

Matin Yaqubi ’23

Majors International Studies, Religious Studies, World Literature and Culture Studies

Hometown Kabul, Afghanistan

Global-mindedness and enrichment.

“Trinity has been a defining chapter in my personal and professional growth, empowering me to discover my passions, embrace diverse perspectives, and navigate complex challenges with confidence and resilience.”

Esme Ostrowitz-Levine ’23

Majors Public Policy and Law, Human Rights Studies

Hometown New York, NY

Self-confidence.

“In my four years at Trinity, I’ve gained a sense of self. I started here as a completely different major and through my switch was able to gain a better understanding of what I not only excel at but what I am passionate about.”

Joshua Jacoves ’23

Major Anthropology

Minors Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, Community Action

Hometown Tinton Falls, NJ

Global citizenship.

“Trinity has taught me how to be a better global citizen by utilizing the skills I’ve gained in the classroom, studying abroad, and around campus to help shape and better the world around me.”

Chris Cooper ’23

Major Studio Arts

Hometown Chicago, IL

Preparedness.

“Thanks to the variety of classes, clubs, jobs, and people that I have engaged with on Trinity’s campus, I have developed a new level of confidence that I will carry with me after graduation.”

Tara Castelino ’23

Major Economics

Hometown Westford, MA

Confidence.

“The sense of belonging I found at Trinity has helped me find confidence in all realms of my life. In the classroom, the support of my professors has motivated me to accomplish more than I thought possible. I have made so many lasting connections in the community.”

Think independent.

Openness. Observation. Ingenuity. When paired with rigorous academics and faculty mentorship, powerful learning happens.

15% of students pursue a double major

Academic Programs

American Studies

Anthropology

Art History*

Biochemistry

Biology*

Chemistry*

Classical Studies*

Computer Science

Economics

Educational Studies

Engineering

English*

Environmental Science*

Film Studies

French 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*

Russian

Sociology

Student-Designed Interdisciplinary Major

Studio Arts*

Theater and Dance

Urban Studies

Women, Gender, and Sexuality

World Literature and Culture Studies

Interdisciplinary Minors

African American Studies

African Studies

Architectural Studies

Asian Studies

Classical Antiquity

The Classical Tradition

Cognitive Science

Community Action

Film Studies

Formal Organizations

French 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

GET OUT THERE AND LEARN.

Trinity offers 200+ credit-bearing internships, research and community engagement opportunities, and immersive experiences— on and beyond campus.

Theory and concepts only get you so far. At Trinity, you will learn through a range of hands-on real-world programs and experiences that will help you create your own path.

Our Trinity Plus curriculum combines the power of the liberal arts with off-campus learning experiences.

Hartford and Its Many Offerings

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 winner of Campus Compact’s Richard Guarasci Award for Institutional Transformation.

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, encouraging lifelong habits.

Ask about the Center for Academic and Experiential Advising, the hub of the Trinity Plus curriculum and resources.

Trinity-Infosys Partnership

Global technology corporation Infosys partners with Trinity to offer opportunities to students that combine a liberal arts education with technology.

Global Study

More than half of students study abroad through approved programs. Trinity also sponsors signature programs in Cape Town, New York City, Shanghai, 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

JOE CATRINO

Executive Director, Career and Life Design

Say hello to the Career & Life Design Center.

Designed to support student success, the center provides the tools students and graduates need to become agents of their own future.

You receive individualized attention to guide your post-college journey.

You have access to 1:1 life design coaching, experiential learning opportunities, internships, research, and global connections.

You learn career skills to advance your goals and to face the ever-evolving future of work.

You 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 2022 career outcomes overview:

knew their plans within six months of graduation

93% 77% 17% had found full-time employment; most new jobs were in first-choice professions

were continuing their education

1% of the Class of 2022 entered volunteer or military service.

Sample of recent employers

Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Chubb, IBM, the Smithsonian, Bloomberg, ESPN, LEGO, NFL, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, General Motors

Prepare for what’s next.

BE KNOWN.

So much happens. Read about campus events and happenings on the “This Wk” Instagram story or the daily digest, Trinity Today.

The

Chapel is home to many Spiritual and Religious Life programs and The Chapel Singers.

Enjoy 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.

Ferris Athletic Center is home to athletic teams and recreational programs.

Eat and hang out at Mather Hall, the Cave, the Underground, or the Bistro.

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, 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.

Express yourself in the student newspaper (The Trinity Tripod), on air at WRTC, or through art, dance, or drama.

Cinestudio

is a quaint cinema for one and all to enjoy—especially film buffs! How many colleges have a regional treasure like this?

Join a fraternity or sorority to participate in Greek life.

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY.

Students

Find others with similar interests, identities, and activities.

There are more than 150 clubs and student organizations to explore, managed by the Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership (S.A.I.L.) Office.

Backed by Bantams.

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, you are backed by Bantams—now and always.

IN GOOD

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, how they engage their students, and what they would like students to take away.

“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.”

EWA SYTA

Associate Professor and Chair 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.”

“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.”

PABLO DELANO Charles A. Dana Professor of Fine Arts / Named “Game Changer” in 2022 by Connecticut Explored

LAURA HOLT ’00 Charles A. Dana Research Associate Professor of Psychology / Researches predictors of and interventions for  adolescent and emerging adult substance misuse

COMPANY.

“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.”

“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.”

DAVARIAN L. BALDWIN Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies / 2022 Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar / Founding Director, Smart Cities Research Lab

ERIC GALM Professor of Music / Co-director of the Center for Caribbean Studies / Founder of Samba Fest

CHRISTOPHER HAGER Professor of English

HILARY E. WYSS Allan K. Smith and Gwendolyn Miles Smith Professor of English

Professors Hager and Wyss are co-editors of the digital anthology Hidden Literacies , which explores texts by marginalized Americans

Image Credit VisionMerge Productions

Meet dynamic doers.

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 Professor 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 small classes provide 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 Lin Cheng,

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 am much more comfortable taking classes that do 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 can take the necessary engineering classes for the degree but can also get to experience many important non-STEM courses for a more well-rounded education.”

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“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

GENEROUS FINANCIAL AID OPENS DOORS.

We will meet 100% of an admitted student’s calculated need with financial aid assistance.

Among our students who receive financial support, 40% 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% of an admitted student’s calculated need with financial aid assistance.

All first-year students are considered for merit aid. Financial aid can be used for global programs.

68% of enrolled students receive grants and scholarships

$74M in financial aid awarded last year

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.

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 Financial Equity, Aid, and Strategic Planning

You be you.

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

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.

Let’s start the conversation.

We welcome you to learn about Trinity, and we want to learn about you.

Come, visit our campus to see why Architectural Digest called Trinity College one of the most beautiful campuses in America.*

Get in touch.

Inquire through our online form, email us, or just call. Let us know you’re interested.

Attend an information session. Meet our admissions staff. Look for us at local college fairs and at in-person or virtual information sessions.

Visit our campus.

A student ambassador would love to show you around our campus.

Tell us about you.

An interview is a great opportunity for you to learn more about Trinity and for us to learn about you.

Call us with questions, and we’ll be happy to help.

Phone +1-860-297-2180

Email admissions.office@trincoll.edu

www.trincoll.edu

Learn more about admissions at Trinity.

* Trinity College is listed as number 8. Stefanie Waldek and Katherine McLaughlin, “The 53 Prettiest College Campuses in America,” Architectural Digest , September 2022.

You be you.

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

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.

“The charge is to live transformed lives and to make this world a much better place for such a time as this, but remember that it is powered by community.”

Matthew Rivera ’20 Class Speaker, June 11, 2022