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.
Fall 2026 Orientation Schedules
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 am – 12:30 pm: Opening Session, O’Connor Auditorium
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Meetings by Department, Payden Academic Center
Thursday, August 13
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: All-day new student Nursing orientation continues, Payden Academic Center
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!
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
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Events are in the blue buildings. Check your school’s schedule.
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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.
Recent News
- New Student Orientations
- Trinity Hours for July 4th, Independence Day Holiday
- Trinity Times Wins Big at 2026 Catholic Media Awards
- Trinity Hours for Juneteenth Remembrance
- Beatrice Peterson ’12 Awarded 2026 Journalist of the Year, by the National Association of Black Journalists
- PHOTOS: Commencement 2026
- President McGuire's Spring Newsletter Bursts with Student Achievements
- Meet Trinity's Spring Commencement Speakers and the Nursing Class of 2026
- Watch both the Spring Commencement Ceremonies - Congratulations Class of 2026!
- Trinity Professors Negroni, Nielson & Stocker recognized with promotions by Board
