Opening of the Fall 2023 Semester
Welcome – and welcome back – to Trinity! The Trinity community welcomes all students, new and returning, to campus. Each collegiate unit will be offering new student orientation sessions throughout the week of August 14- August 25 dedicated to providing you with the necessary tools and resources to navigate your first year at Trinity. As for our returning students, we invite you to take note of the start of the academic sessions and other key dates for a successful start to the fall term. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Registration for fall is ongoing! Please meet with your professional advisor to stay on track!
See the complete Academic Calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates.
College of Arts And Sciences Orientation Events
9:00am Check-in and Continental Breakfast*
Trinity Center
9:15am Faculty Panel
Trinity Center
Join Dr. Stroble, Director of the Center for Student Success for a Q&A with some of our favorite faculty members – they’ll share their top tips for finding YOUR strength at Trinity
10:00am Academic Success Top Tips
Payden 103
Learn how to read and get the most from a syllabus! Get some time management and study skills top tips and take a learning styles assessment to better understand how you can be successful.
12:00pm Lunch with the Faculty
Alumnae Hall
1:00pm Choosing Your Path
Payden 103
Still undecided or not really sure about the major you chose? Take an interactive assessment that can help identify major and career choices based on your strengths. Also, learn about the services offered by the Career Center.
3:00pm Get to Know Campus – student resource fair and open houses
Payden Lobby
Spend some time exploring YOUR college campus! Use the passport guide to visit the Trinity Center, Athletics Department, Library, Campus Ministry and more.
4:00pm Taking Care of Business
Payden Lobby
Finalize your financial aid and get your student ID every day in Payden from 1-5pm
* resident students should eat breakfast in the Dining Hall from 8-9am
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
School of Nursing and Health Profession New Student Orientation: MOT- Master of Occupational Therapy Orientation (9am-5pm, AC 203)
College of Arts and Sciences Orientation
9:00am Check-in and Continental Breakfast*
O’Connor Hall
9:15am Know YOUR Why!
O’Connor Hall
Why come to college anyway? Join Dr. Stroble, Director of the Center for Student Success and Ms. Llyoandra Cooper for an interactive discussion to make sure you know your why and hear tips for making sure you remember it, even when things get challenging.
10:00am Financial Fitness
O’Connor Hall
Learn how to read your award letter and get tips for how to pay for college – including all the hidden costs. Take part in an interactive activity that will help strengthen your personal financial fitness.
12:00pm Lunch with the Faculty
Alumnae Hall
1:00pm Off Campus Activities
Join your Trinity sisters on a fun excursion to the Museum of Illusions or volunteer at a Community Service at the Franciscan Monastery Garden.
Start Strong Program
We welcome all incoming Trinity students to “Start Strong”! Take care of business and set yourself up for success by registering for one of our summer sessions! Sign-up here to achieve the following:
- Meet your Student Success Advisor and finalize your class schedule
- Get assistance completing your FAFSA and understanding financial aid and your bill
- Set-up a payment plan
- Get your Trinity ID!
- Take a campus tour
- Explore options for living on campus
- Learn about services and resources available to you as well as ways to get involved
New Student Orientations, Classes, and Other Events
*The below dates and times are subject to change. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Tuesday, August 15- Friday, August 28, 2023
Payment Arrangements and New Student ID’s (Payden Lobby)
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
School of Professional Studies New Student Orientation (6-8pm , AC 103)
- Business Administration
- General Studies, Criminal Justice, and Undecided Majors
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Services
- Human Relations, Psychology, and Sociology
- Journalism and Media Studies
- THEARC
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Early Arrival Resident Move-In (NHP and Student Athletes)
School of Business & Graduate Studies New Student Orientations (6pm-8pm, Virtual)
- MBA- Master of Business Administration
- MSA- Master of Science in Administration (Leadership and Organizational Management)
- SCPR- Strategic Communication and Public Relations
School of Nursing and Health Profession New Student Orientation
- Newly Admitted Nursing (BSN)
- Welcome Session- 9am-1pm, O’Connor Auditorium
- Breakout Session- 1pm-5pm, AC 222
- Occupational Therapy (OTA-B)
- Welcome Session- 9am-1pm, O’Connor Auditorium
- Breakout Session- 1pm-5pm, AC 203
- MPH- Master of Public Health (6:30-8:30 pm, Virtual)
Thursday, August 17, 2023
School of Nursing and Health Profession New Student Orientation
- Newly Admitted Nursing (BSN)
- Second-Day Session- 9am-5pm, AC 222
Academic Affairs: Adjunct Orientation (6-8pm, Virtual)
Friday, August 18, 2023
Peer Advisors Move-In
Saturday, August 19, 2023
New First-Year and Transfer Student Resident Move-In
College of Arts & Sciences Orientation Monday, August 21, 2023- Friday, August 25, 2023
9:00am Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Trinity Center
9:15am President and Dean’s Welcome
Trinity Center
Words of wisdom and welcome from President Pat McGuire and your College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Dr. Sita Ramamurti
10:00am College Communication and Etiquette
Payden 103
Learn how college is different to high school, get tips on how to communicate effectively with your professors and how to crack the college code!
12:00pm Lunch with the Faculty
Alumnae Hall
1:00pm Academic Planning
Payden 103
Learn how to take charge of your own academic plan and get answers to questions like: What’s a General Education class? What’s an elective? How do I know if a class has a pre-requisite?
3:00pm Advising Moments
Various
Meet with your Academic Advisor to review your course schedule. See p. 6 for locations.
4:00pm Taking Care of Business
Payden Lobby
Finalize your financial aid and get your student ID every day in Payden from 1-5pm
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Academic Assembly (All Full-time Faculty) (10am-12 pm, O’Connor)
School of Education New Student Orientations (6-8 pm, AC 222)
- M.Ed.- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.A.T.- Master of Arts in Teaching
- M.S.A.- Master of Science in Administration (Educational Administration)
School of Nursing and Health Profession New Student Orientation
- MOT- Master of Occupational Therapy Orientation (9am-5pm, AC 203)
- Counseling Student Orientation (6pm-8pm, AC 222)
College of Arts & Sciences New Student Orientation
9:00am Check-in and Continental Breakfast*
Social Hall
9:15am Campus Safety
Social Hall
Trinity cares about the safety of our students. Hear from Chief Glascoe about the ways we work to keep you safe and get some helpful tips for staying safe off campus as well.
10:00am Supporting your Success (Moodle, Starfish, Library Services)
Social Hall
Learn how to log in and find your current course page, upload assignments, and view your grades on Moodle. Learn how to use Starfish to connect with the people and resources you need to be successful. Hear about the many resources and services offered by Trinity’s Library.
12:00pm Lunch
Alumnae Hall
1:00pm Supporting your Success (DSS, Tutoring, Health & Wellness)
Payden 103, 104, 203
Learn about the services and accommodation options that Disability Support Services (DSS) offers. Get techniques for how to manage your time and study for college-level classes and learn about the tutoring and writing services offered at Trinity.
3:00pm Cohort Time
Payden Various
Meet as part of one of more cohorts: Conway Scholars, Dreamers, First Generation Students, Student Parents, DC residents. See p. 6 for locations.
4:00pm Taking Care of Business
Payden Lobby
Finalize your financial aid and get your student ID every day in Payden from 1-5pm
6:00pm
ALL new students are welcome to join the Campus Housing staff and on-campus residents for Kickball and Vision Boards Soccer Field / Cuvilly Lounge
Friday, August 25, 2023
Alt Weekly and Monthly Academic Sessions Begin
College of Arts and Sciences Orientation
9:00am Check-in and Continental Breakfast*
O’Connor Hall
9:15am Student Panel
O’Connor Hall
Join Dr. Stroble, Director of the Center for Student Success for a Q&A with some of our current students – they’ll share their top tips for finding YOUR strength at Trinity
10:00am New Student Convocation
Chapel
Be officially welcomed in to the Trinity community and College of Arts and Sciences at New Student Orientation where you will also sign the honor pledge, a Trinity tradition that has endured more than a century.
12:00pm Lunch and Celebration!
Alumnae Hall
Join us in Alumnae Hall over lunch for music, games, and a campus scavenger hunt followed by a cool treat!
1:00pm Taking Care of Business
Payden Lobby
Finalize your financial aid and get your student ID every day in Payden from 1-5pm
New Student Orientations and Events
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Term 1 Academic Session Begins
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Returning Resident Move-In
Monday, August 28, 2023
Day and Weekly Academic Sessions Begin
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (11am-1:30pm)
Welcome Back All-College Barbecue Picnic
Saturday, September 2 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labor Day Holiday – no class meetings
Saturday, October 7 – Monday, October 9, 202
Indigenous People’s Day Weekend (no class meetings)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Term 2 Academic Session Begins
