At orientation, you’ll learn the Trinity essentials, meet fellow students, and discover support resources and strategies to succeed in your classes – and beyond!
At Trinity, your success is our mission.
Orientation Schedules
August 10: Master of Public Health program
7:00 pm: This online orientation will be held on Zoom; check your email for more information and the link to join.
August 11: Undergraduate programs in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies
6:00 pm – ~8:30 pm: On campus – location coming soon
August 12: Graduate programs in School of Professional and Graduate Studies
6:00pm – ~8:30pm: This virtual orientation session will be held on Zoom – check your email for more information and the link to join.
August 12-13: School of Nursing and Health Professions
Wednesday, August 12
- 9:00-12:30
- All newly admitted NHP students in Nursing, OTA-B, Social Work and Public Health
O’Connor Auditorium in Main Hall
- All newly admitted NHP students in Nursing, OTA-B, Social Work and Public Health
- 1:00-4:30
- Nursing, Payden Academic Center, Room 203
- OTA-B, Payden Academic Center, Room 222
- Social Work, Payden Academic Center, Room TBD
Thursday, August 13
- 9:00-3:00
- Nursing, Payden Academic Center, Room 203
- 10:00-2:00
- OTA-B, Payden Academic Center, Room 222
August 17: Counseling Program
August 17-21: College of Arts and Sciences
Five activity-filled days that will teach you about all the support resources available to you at Trinity, and get you up to speed. Attendance is mandatory, and will give you the tools and knowledge needed to make your first semester a success!
August 20: School of Education
6:30 pm– 8:00 pm: This virtual orientation for graduate-level education programs will be held on zoom – check your email for further information and the link to join. Meet the faculty and your new classmates, learn more about your program, and participate in fun activities!
Important: Undergraduate education students should attend the orientation of the unit they were admitted to, either the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Professional Studies.
Getting to Campus
Trinity’s Shuttle runs a continuous loop from campus to the Brookland Metro Station station Mondays through Fridays 7:00am – 10:30pm and on Saturdays 7:00am – 5:00pm. Details
Opening of School Calendar
Please note these other important dates for the opening of the Fall 2026 semester.
Wednesday, August 12, All Day
Early Move-In for Nursing and Health Professions New Students and Student-Athletes
College of Arts and Sciences / School of Nursing and Health Professions
Thursday, August 13, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Adjunct Faculty Orientation
Friday, August 14, All Day
Peer Advisors Move-In
Saturday, August 15, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
New Resident Students Move In
Tuesday, August 18, Evening
School of Professional and Graduate Studies Term 1 Session Begins
Thursday, August 20, 10:00 am – Noon
Academic Assembly for Faculty
Friday, August 21, 10:00 am
College of Arts and Sciences New Student Convocation, and
School of Professional and Graduate Studies AltWeekly Session Begins
Saturday, August 22, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Returning Resident Students Move In
Monday, August 24
College of Arts and Sciences Daytime Classes Begin, and
School of Professional and Graduate Studies Weekly Classes Begin
Wednesday, August 26, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Welcome Back All-College Barbecue
All are welcome!
Saturday–Monday, September 5–7
Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Start Strong
August 5, 11 am – 3 pm: All new students are invited to join us in the Payden Academic Center for this event designed to make the enrollment process simple and stress-free.
- Meet with an academic advisor
- Register for classes
- Get assistance with your financial aid
- Receive your student ID (come camera-ready!)
Be sure to RSVP so we know you’re coming.
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