After completing New Student Orientation check-in in the Washington Room, new students will be able to move in to their assigned residence learning community (RLC) and room during the appropriate time. These time frames are highly encouraged so as to keep a consistent flow of traffic and to ensure the quickest move in experience for all. Student volunteers and moving bins will be available to assist with moving in members of the Class of 2023 to their rooms. Once a vehicle is empty of belongings, Campus Safety staff will direct vehicles to park in the designated long-term parking areas.
After moving your belongings in to your residence learning community, meet current students, staff, offices , departments and others to learn more about involvement and student life on campus. Also meet with local businesses and organizations to see how "Hartford Has It" Rain location: Cave Patio & Lower Level of Mather Hall
Students and families are invited to stop by to say hello and enjoy refreshments.
For questions, please contact Lori.Clapis@trincoll.edu or call 860-297-4025. The Student Accessibility Resource Center is located on Level A of the Raether Library and Information Technology Center.
A buffet-style lunch is served for you and your family. The lunch price is $5.00/person; Trinity students are charged one meal from their meal plan (please bring your ID).
Students will join their community mates for an introduction to the various staff and community mentors who support their living area (Residential Learning Coordinators and TRINsition Fellows, Resident Advisors, Orientation Leaders, and P.R.I.D.E. Leaders), and do activities to get to know one another.
Long Walk Neighborhood (Elton & Jones): McCook Auditorium South Campus Neighborhood (Jackson, Wheaton, Smith & Funston): Goodwin Theatre Vernon Street Neighborhood (North Campus): Vernon Social
Join our panel of amazing staff and upperclassmen students who will speak on opportunities at Trinity, as well as their experiences. Have questions? Time will be available for a Question & Answer with the panelists.
Thursday August 29, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Cinestudio
Before families depart, faculty and staff will join families and members of the Class of 2023 for a delicious cookout as we celebrate a great move in day and start to their journey at Trinity! Rain Location: Mather Dining Hall
Vocal chords…check! Enthusiasm…check! Showmanship…check! Win an Amazon gift-card at this good old-fashioned musical night of FUN!. Loosen up, make new friends, and “chill” to win best singer, best “worst” singer, most charismatic, most glam, best duet, or best energy. There’s a winning category just for y-o-u! Enjoy a sweets bar where you can choose your own tasty treats as you watch your fellow Bantams sing their hearts out!
Thursday August 29, 2019 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Mather Hall
If you have not checked-in by August 29, be sure to stop by the front desk in Mather Hall to collect your welcome packet. You will be given further instructions on next steps to complete your check-in process.
You and your classmates will meet with your faculty members and mentors. You will make an appointment to meet individually at some point during the day with your adviser following this session. Check back for specific seminar information.
Washington - FYSM 224: Hallden Hall North, Seminar 105 Washington - GHHG: 115 Vernon Street. Seminar Room 103 Washington - FYSM 215: MECC Lecture Room 232 Washington - FYSM 212: Austin Arts Center Seminar Room 231
Matriculation is the oldest continuously observed tradition at Trinity College. First-year students formally join Trinity as students by taking the Oath of Matriculation and signing the Matriculation register. First-year students must also sign the Student Integrity Contract prior to signing the official Matriculation register and commit to a code of honor that fosters moral growth and upholds academic and personal integrity.
You and your classmates will meet with your faculty members and mentors. You will make an appointment to meet individually at some point during the day with your adviser following this session. Check back for specific seminar information.
Book - FYSM 148: Raether Library 181 Book - CTYP 101: Seabury Class of 1943 Reception Hall 215 Book - FYSM 200: Hallden 121 Book - FYSM 146: Raether Library Alden Trust Computing Lab B02 Book - HMTS: Austin Arts Center Seminar Room 231
Matriculation is the oldest continuously observed tradition at Trinity College. First-year students formally join Trinity as students by taking the Oath of Matriculation and signing the Matriculation register. First-year students must also sign the Student Integrity Contract prior to signing the official Matriculation register and commit to a code of honor that fosters moral growth and upholds academic and personal integrity.
Come to Vernon Social to "Find Your Zen"! Activities will include massage chairs, make your own air plants, aromatherapy station, and more! The perfect way to decompress after a fun-filled 2 days!
Friday August 30, 2019 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Vernon Social
Stop by to "Get Creative" to enjoy many exciting activities! Enjoy the rocking tunes of a great cover band called The Mediums while you paint your heart out and make lasting memories with the photobooth!
What’s your flag? The goal of the flag project is to utilize individual flag symbols of who we are, where we come from, or where our roots lie, as a unifying tool to raise awareness, educate on diversity, and spread a message of inclusion. Strike a pose with a flag!
Students will meet with their advisers at their scheduled times and discussed locations. Students who need to complete their language proficiency exam will be required to attend the exam listed below so do not schedule your advisor meeting at the same time as your proficiency exam. Please note that your advising meeting takes precedence over your book signing time so, if there is a conflict, please attend another book signing timeslot.
New students will sign the Matriculation register and Student Integrity Contract to become official students of Trinity College. Line up outside the Chapel according to the time your Nest is scheduled.
12:30 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. – Book Nest (OL Group #s: 1, 2, 3 & 4)
All Trinity students must demonstrate second-language proficiency in order to graduate. Your exam results will indicate the appropriate level of language study for you to take the course(s) needed to complete the proficiency requirement. Students who do sufficiently well on this exam will receive notification of having completed the requirement.
You do not need to take this exam if: ·you scored 600 or above on the SAT II, scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, or scored 5, 6, or 7 on the IB exam; ·you took the online placement exam and are planning on fulfilling the requirement by enrolling in a language course; ·you are planning to fulfill your language requirement by studying a new language and are enrolling in the 101 level course; or ·your native language is not English.
Please pre-register for a time slot through the SCHED app and arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time slot. Exams are scheduled in thirty (30) minute time slots.
Take a tour of Cinestudio, the non-profit, volunteer-run, independent art house cinema founded by Trinity students in 1970 and located in the Clement Chemistry building. Tours start in the Cinestudio lobby (south-east corner of the Main Quad) every half hour, starting at 3:00 p.m. Last tour departs at 4:30 p.m.
Everyone--new students, upper-class students, families, and friends--is welcome, and all who completes the tour will receive a free ticket to be used at any showing! And if you’re interested in volunteering, this is the perfect opportunity to meet the coordinators and get your first look at the theater. We look forward to meeting you.
Friday August 30, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Cinestudio
All Trinity students must demonstrate second-language proficiency in order to graduate. Your exam results will indicate the appropriate level of language study for you to take the course(s) needed to complete the proficiency requirement. Students who do sufficiently well on this exam will receive notification of having completed the requirement.
You do not need to take this exam if: ·you scored 600 or above on the SAT II, scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, or scored 5, 6, or 7 on the IB exam; ·you took the online placement exam and are planning on fulfilling the requirement by enrolling in a language course; ·you are planning to fulfill your language requirement by studying a new language and are enrolling in the 101 level course; or ·your native language is not English.
Please pre-register for a time slot through the SCHED app and arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time slot. Exams are scheduled in thirty (30) minute time slots.
All Trinity students must demonstrate second-language proficiency in order to graduate. Your exam results will indicate the appropriate level of language study for you to take the course(s) needed to complete the proficiency requirement. Students who do sufficiently well on this exam will receive notification of having completed the requirement.
You do not need to take this exam if: ·you scored 600 or above on the SAT II, scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, or scored 5, 6, or 7 on the IB exam; ·you took the online placement exam and are planning on fulfilling the requirement by enrolling in a language course; ·you are planning to fulfill your language requirement by studying a new language and are enrolling in the 101 level course; or ·your native language is not English.
Please pre-register for a time slot through the SCHED app and arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time slot. Exams are scheduled in thirty (30) minute time slots.
All Trinity students must demonstrate second-language proficiency in order to graduate. Your exam results will indicate the appropriate level of language study for you to take the course(s) needed to complete the proficiency requirement. Students who do sufficiently well on this exam will receive notification of having completed the requirement.
You do not need to take this exam if: ·you scored 600 or above on the SAT II, scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, or scored 5, 6, or 7 on the IB exam; ·you took the online placement exam and are planning on fulfilling the requirement by enrolling in a language course; ·you are planning to fulfill your language requirement by studying a new language and are enrolling in the 101 level course; or ·your native language is not English.
Please pre-register for a time slot through the SCHED app and arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time slot. Exams are scheduled in thirty (30) minute time slots.
The Chapel Singers is Trinity’s oldest student organization, founded 1825. Membership in the choir is by audition; some basic music reading skills and previous choral experience is recommended. The group performs regularly at Chapel services, the popular Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, and at major college occasions. In addition, they present concerts and occasionally travel on domestic and international tours. The group’s director is Christopher Houlihan ’09, College Organist and Director of Chapel Music.
The Chapel Singers is Trinity’s oldest student organization, founded 1825. Membership in the choir is by audition; some basic music reading skills and previous choral experience is recommended. The group performs regularly at Chapel services, the popular Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, and at major college occasions. In addition, they present concerts and occasionally travel on domestic and international tours. The group’s director is Christopher Houlihan ’09, College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. To audition: come to the south cloister of the Chapel (facing the quadrangle) during one of the audition times. Nothing needs to be prepared in advance, but please read more detailed information at http://www.trincoll.edu/Arts/Pages/Auditions.aspx and contact christopher.houlihan@trincoll.edu with any questions.
Meet up with your Orientation group to talk about the day with your Orientation Leader. After the meeting, you will walk together as a group to the Carnival!
Enjoy carnival foods, giveaways, novelties, mini golf, music and more at this traditional Orientation event on the Main Quad! Visit the Chapel for bell tower and more! You don't want to miss out!
Rain Location:Vernon Social
Friday August 30, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday August 31, 2019 12:00am PDT
Main Quad
This session, presented by Martha Burke O’Brien, Director of the Trinity College Health Center, will provide you with helpful information about safe alcohol consumption on a college campus, as well as how other drugs have an impact on your personal and academic success.
This session, presented by Martha Burke O’Brien, Director of the Trinity College Health Center, will provide you with helpful information about safe alcohol consumption on a college campus, as well as how other drugs have an impact on your personal and academic success.
Meet up with your Orientation group to talk about the day with your Orientation Leader. You will walk together as a group to all of the evening events.
Do you have a unique talent or a skill that only you can do?! Show it off for your fellow Bantams at the No Talent Talent Show! Prizes will be available for the top contestants!
Saturday August 31, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Vernon Social
Experience the library in a way you have never before! For one night, the lights will be turned off as students and librarians engage in the ultimate game of laser tag, using book shelves not for research, but for a shield to ensure survival to the next round.
Find out for yourselves why Banto Bingo! is one of the most popular late-night events throughout the academic year. Tonight – in honor of the Class of 2023 – try your hand at garnering nifty prizes that will make you smile from ear-to-ear. Get ready to shout, “BANTO!”. Delicious food provided for those in attendance and earn points for Nest Wars for winning!
The beautiful, historic Trinity College Chapel welcomes students to Sunday worship whenever the college is in session. Come sit, listen, pray, and connect for a moment with yourself, with community, and with the Spirit. Hear music by The Chapel Singers, Trinity’s oldest student organization, and experience a service of Holy Communion in extraordinary sacred space.
The Trinity College Chapel is open to all people and serves a vibrant and diverse campus community. A consecrated Episcopal chapel, this sacred space reflects the Anglican tradition of the college’s founders. Our Sunday service, or liturgy, as well as the hymnal and The Book of Common Prayer found the pews, reflect this Christian heritage. At the same time, the Trinity College Chapel serves needs and supports the purposes of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends throughout the Trinity community. For all its seeming particularity, Anglicanism is broad in its embrace of all persons, in its affirmation of the dignity of every human being, and in its celebration of the life of the mind. We hope you find a spiritual home here and among the Chapel community across campus wherever persons seek to serve one another in love and work together toward the common good.
Sunday September 1, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Chapel
Are you already craving a great bagel? Come and enjoy one at our first bagel brunch of the year and learn about the Hillel community on campus. You are welcome to join in for challah baking, and an introduction to Challah for Hunger, Hillel’s ongoing community service project. Take a delicious loaf home with you! All are welcome.
Here's your chance to find out what it's like to be a super involved Bantam! Come to this panel discussion to learn more about being a student athlete, member of Greek Life or a part of an SGA recognized organization such as the Caribbean Student Association, Student Government Association, Acapella, or the Men of Color Alliance. Be sure to come with your questions!
The Chapel Singers is Trinity’s oldest student organization, founded 1825. Membership in the choir is by audition; some basic music reading skills and previous choral experience is recommended. The group performs regularly at Chapel services, the popular Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, and at major college occasions. In addition, they present concerts and occasionally travel on domestic and international tours. The group’s director is Christopher Houlihan ’09, College Organist and Director of Chapel Music.
Meet up with your Orientation group to talk about the day with your Orientation Leader. After the meeting, you will walk together as a group to the Block Party!
Sample a variety of food and music while mingling with other Trinity students. Participate in the various activities that the houses have planned to welcome everyone back to campus. Make new friends in a welcoming environment, celebrating both our diversity and unity as members of the Trinity community. Please note: this is the only dinner option on campus.
The event will open with a student band showcase consisting of bands that formed as a direct result of The Mill. After that, any freshman who is interested in performing any musical act wil be given the opportunity to sign up to perform in an open mic. Instruments owned by the house will be provided to freshmen who require them. This event is meant to introduce the Mill and its members to freshmen and give them the opportunity to perform for the first time (hopefully of many) on the Mill stage.
Sunday September 1, 2019 8:00pm - Monday September 2, 2019 12:00am PDT
The Mill79 Vernon St
Get a sneak peek at some of the late night programming you can expect at Vernon Social every weekend throughout the semester starting off with a typical Trivia session!
Sunday September 1, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Vernon Social
Your Residential Learning Coordinators and TRINsition Fellows, Nest Dean, and Faculty Advising Fellow come together to present on how to be academically successful at Trinity. In this session, you will learn general information about academic expectations, requirements, and resources, as well as tips and tricks for balancing your personal and academic lives. There will be a Question and Answer session after the presentation, for those of you who have more specific questions regarding academic life at Trinity.
Serving up success! Stop by the Center for Student Success and Career Development (located on the first floor of the Admissions Building) between 10:15-11:45 a.m. to be served a quick breakfast by our Student Success and Career Development team, and learn how we will support and empower you through your Trinity journey and help you thrive! While you’re here, schedule a future one-on-one appointment with a coach and be entered to win a raffle valued at $100! Bring your roommate, teammate, or friend with you to enjoy a “local eats” breakfast, music, polaroid photo station with the Bantam, and raffle! The first 20 students to arrive will receive a $5 gift certificate to Peter B’s! #SuccessStartsHere
The Big Sister/Little Sister program matches incoming first-year female students with upper-year female students to help ease the transition to Trinity College. If you signed up for this program, please come meet your Big Sister! This program is sponsored by the Women & Gender Resource Action Center (WGRAC). Please contact laura.lockwood@trincoll.edu for more information.
This candle lighting ceremony for the Class of 2023, surrounded by upperclassmen, faculty & staff, will welcome in the first-year class and show a visible display of support for our newest Trinity students.
Monday September 2, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Chapel
