Life as a Tiger
PARENT
2019
WELCOME
Dear parents and families, One value that guides the mission of Trinity University is “perpetual discovery.” A defining characteristic of our residential campus is that learning happens 24/7, on every inch of the campus and around the clock. By supporting all students through challenging and rewarding foundational educational experiences, we prepare them to be self-directed learners who will build upon their knowledge and skills through their lifetimes, no matter which career is chosen. This issue of the Parent Guide will describe many of the offices and resources that work together to foster perpetual discovery for your students. Our world of teaching and learning at Trinity has continued to evolve into a lively and dynamic place where students are consistently challenged to forge new and interesting connections. The Pathways curriculum is the foundational cornerstone of a Trinity education. Two signature elements of this program—the First-Year Experience (FYE) and the Interdisciplinary Cluster—stretch students to think and respond beyond what they already know. Our faculty recognize that broad topics such as food, the environment, social justice, and foundational texts of Western civilization are relevant to many disciplines. In their Pathways classes, students learn to appreciate the many dimensions of these and other such topics—dimensions best viewed using insights from the sciences, the arts, humanities, social sciences, and even professional fields. As a result, students are challenged to synthesize or further analyze what they know, try out original strategies in new contexts, and forge fresh and practical connections. In their Interdisciplinary Cluster classes, students broaden their cognitive skills by taking three classes intentionally connected by a common theme. These program experiences are unique to Trinity and equip our graduates to go beyond surviving to thriving in a world that demands heightened critical thinking while filling in the existing gaps in a shared knowledge. These two signature elements offer students important communities of learning for inquiry, discovery, exchange, and knowledge building. Students and alumni often tell me that what they most valued about their Trinity education includes the ways that the curriculum encouraged them to explore and to embrace moments of unexpected connection—and to do this with thoughtful and inspiring instructors. Interdisciplinary courses—like the FYE—are grounded in these opportunities to learn and engage in our value of perpetual discovery. To prepare the next generation of graduates, Trinity’s dedicated faculty members are committed to this particular value. And it is so exciting to watch the transformations that occur year after year in these engaging types of activities aimed at the intellectually rich and authentically designed development of our students! As ever,
Deneese L. Jones, Ph.D. Dr. “Dee” Vice President for Academic Affairs
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SUMMARY
Upcoming Parent Events Get Connected Bond with other Trinity parents FACEBOOK: Join the “TU Parents” group and/or “TU Parents – Diversity” group. EMAIL: Sign up for e-newsletters, including the TrinitE Parent and Family newsletter, at gotu.us/newsletters. WEBSITE: Visit Trinity’s parent web page at gotu.us/parents.
Keep up with campus /TrinityUniversity @Trinity_U @TrinityU
Summer Send-Offs June 19-Aug. 6
Parent and Family Orientation Aug. 16-18
Fall Family Weekend Sept. 27-29
trinitonian.com trinitydean.blogspot.com
Follow campus life
Watch live events on campus, including lectures and home athletic games, at live.trinity.edu. Download the TU Life mobile app to check academic and financial information, view campus event information, explore the campus map, and much more. Make sure you’re receiving the communication you need. Send updated parent contact information to Aliza Holzman-Cantu ’92, ’94 (Director of Parent Giving and Engagement) at aholzman@trinity.edu.
Spring Family Showcase March 27-29
Parents of New Students
Parents of Returning Students
This is the third and final Parent Guide of the summer. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Enjoy this Parent Guide while you prepare for the coming year. We’re excited to see you again this fall!
When you see this icon, you’ll know that students will receive information about this topic through their Trinity email accounts (Tmail). Encourage your student to check Tmail regularly for updates at tmail.trinity.edu.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
Tiger Learning Commons Located in the heart of Coates Library, the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC) provides a centralized hub for academic coaching, writing tutoring, quantitative reasoning support, and Student Accessibility Services. Guided by a common mission to empower students to harness their own abilities, the offices of the TLC work together to offer an engaging and collaborative learning environment for students. Students can schedule appointments to meet with professional staff from Academic Support, the Writing Center, the Quantitative Reasoning and Skills Center, and Student Accessibility Services. The TLC is also a dedicated study space for students, with whiteboards and comfortable oversized bean bags for study (and the occasional nap). Opened in fall 2017, the TLC is a welcoming space for an appointment, a workshop, or a quiet place to study. gotu.us/tlc
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Academic Support The Office of Academic Support provides students with skills and resources to help them study smarter and adapt to the rigor of college courses. The staff offers one-on-one academic coaching and workshops in areas such as time management and study strategies. Learn more about Academic Support at gotu.us/academicsupport.
Student Accessibility Services Trinity University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to courses, programs, activities, and facilities through accommodations and support. If students have a disability and will need accommodations, they will need to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) by completing the SAS application (gotu.us/sasapplication) and submitting appropriate documentation, then meeting with SAS to discuss services available at Trinity. Students are encouraged to contact SAS as soon as possible to allow enough time to complete the intake process. For more information, contact SAS at 210-999-7419 or sas@trinity.edu.
Writing Center
Academic Progress Students are often surprised at the differences in grading between high school and college. Courses vary, but generally university classes have fewer graded assignments, each with higher stakes, than high school classes. Many professors use TLEARN as an online gradebook, so students can keep track of their own academic progress. Students should reach out to Academic Support for information on building a new level of skill in their study strategies. Trinity faculty submit midterm grades for all students to the Office of the Registrar midway through the semester. Students may access these grades via TigerPAWS in late October and again in late March (and parents/ guardians may request them from the Registrar if their student has signed a FERPA release). Learn more about FERPA at gotu.us/registrarresources.
Peer tutors offer advice on all levels of writing composition, including brainstorming, finding a thesis, forming an argument structure, and revising and editing. All Writing Center tutors receive extensive training and certified by the College Reading and Learning Association. They are available on a walk-in basis (and free of charge). The Spanish Writing Center, also housed here, provides tutoring for upper-level Spanish-language writing assignments.
Quantitative Reasoning and Skills Center The QRS Center offers drop-in peer tutoring and scheduled appointments to support students engaged in quantitatively-demanding coursework across the disciplines. The Center also provides a variety of programming for students throughout the year, with topics ranging from data analysis and the use of specific software, to succeeding in calculus and thriving as a STEM major. Beyond the offerings of the Writing Center and the QRS Center, most peer tutoring is managed by academic departments. For more information, visit gotu.us/tutoring. gotu.us/parents
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health Services
Health Services assists students when they get sick or injured and need help managing their health. Registered nurses are available five days a week on a walk-in basis and can evaluate illness or injury during all operating hours. Physician appointments are available Monday through Thursday and must be made in advance by calling Health Services. When necessary, the nursing staff may assist in locating an off-campus physician who accepts your student’s insurance. Students are responsible for fees associated with treatment obtained away from campus and prescription drugs.
Trinity does not assess a student health fee, and there is no charge for the nursing evaluation of a minor illness or injury, first-aid treatment, oral over-the-counter medications, health counseling, or medical referrals. There is a $20 fee for physician appointments, and other fees (e.g., vaccinations, other injections, laboratory testing) will be at or near cost. Fees can be paid by check, Tiger Bucks, or billing of the student’s account. Health Services does not accept cash or credit cards for payment and does not file insurance claims. Find more information at gotu.us/healthservices.
Services available on campus include: • Exam and treatment for illness or injury • Most vaccinations • Laboratory testing • Routine gynecology (well-woman exams) • Administration of prescribed allergy injections • Off-campus medical and dental referrals • Tuberculosis skin testing • Loan of crutches
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Counseling Services
Trinity has four doctoral-level mental health counselors who provide free, confidential, short-term counseling to more than 15 percent of students each year. If students need long-term or specialized care, the office will provide referrals to off-campus counseling professionals. If your student has a history of treatment for mental health issues, please call and consult with one of Trinity’s counselors to coordinate the student’s continuity of care. Learn more about Counseling Services at gotu.us/counseling.
Wellness Services
Wellness Services (WS) develops and implements holistic educational outreach programs related to student health and success. WS assists with the eight dimensions of wellness focusing on mental health, nutrition, fitness, sleep, and substance use/misuse education. Aside from group outreach, WS also offers one-on-one consultations and connects students to wellness resources, such as a registered dietician. For more information, visit gotu.us/wellness and follow @TUWellnessServices on Facebook or Instagram.
Fitness
Students receive complimentary access to athletic amenities at Trinity’s Bell Athletic Center. Facilities include an aerobic fitness center and weight lifting space, Stumberg Sports Performance Center for studentathletes, and multiple dance studios. For more information, visit gotu.us/bellcenter or follow @TU_Recreation on Instagram. Free fitness and meditation classes are available through TU Fit: The Health Club. Students can email tufithealthclub@gmail.com to register. Some students choose to also use the YMCA, which is walking distance from campus. Student rates for 12 months (mid-August to mid-August) are less than $20 per month, for a rate of $234 per year. We anticipate rates changing in September 2019. The YMCA will have a table at the Bell Athletic Center on new student move-in day, Aug. 16, for students interested in registering.
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Student Safety In the event of an emergency…
We are all concerned about campus emergencies and student safety. In the event of a campus-wide emergency, information will be displayed on Trinity’s website and, in some instances, there may be mass email communication directly to parents. Please know that the first minutes and hours of any crisis are critical and that the energy and attention of the staff will be directed toward assisting students. Every effort will be made to alleviate the anxiety of family members as quickly as possible. Learn more from our emergency preparedness web page at gotu.us/emergencypreparedness.
Stay Connected The TrinALERT emergency text messaging service is just one of the methods the University will use to communicate emergency information in a timely manner. Sign up to receive TrinALERTS texted directly to your cell phone at gotu.us/trinalerts. You can also download Trinity’s ELERTS See Say app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. This app allows students to create instant incident reports, communicate with Trinity University Police Department personnel, and request a virtual security escort.
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No vehicle? No problem! There are many other ways to get around San Antonio:
TU Shopping Shuttle This free shuttle service is offered on select Saturday afternoons throughout each semester and provides rides to North Star Mall and Target. This service is sponsored by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. See more information at gotu.us/shoppingshuttle.
SWell Cycle
Transportation
FRIDAY
About half of Trinity students bring vehicles to campus. If students are planning on going this route, they may register their vehicles online beginning July 5. Permits are available annually for $75. Visit gotu.us/parking for more information.
JULY 5 Vehicle registration opens
Work-Study
San Antonio SWell Cycle is a bike sharing program that spans more than 55 stations across downtown San Antonio. Trinity has its own station on campus near McLean Hall. For a reasonable membership fee, students can use this service to get around San Antonio. Learn more at gotu.us/swellcycle.
Zipcars
Zipcar is a vehicle rental service, and Trinity has two Zipcars available for rental on campus. Students can apply and receive a Zipcard, which allows them to reserve a car and explore San Antonio. Learn more at gotu.us/zipcar.
Students may apply to work on campus through federal workstudy or institutional work-study. So, what’s the difference? Federal work-study is available to students who were awarded financial aid based on their FAFSA. The money awarded may be earned by working on campus. Institutional work-study is available to any student on campus. Positions are limited and funded through the respective department’s budget. Before students begin employment, they will be required to complete an I9 and W4 form. Original identification (no scans or copies) must be presented; visit gotu.us/studentwork for a list of acceptable documents. Students will also complete a direct deposit application requiring a bank institution name, routing number, and account number. Job placement information sessions, where students can stop by Human Resources to learn more and fill out paperwork, will take place on Aug. 19 and 20. Students will receive student employment information in early August.
Visit gotu.us/studentwork for all student job opportunities. gotu.us/parents
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GET TO KNOW... Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success The Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success (CELCS) is a one-stop shop to help students prepare for life after Trinity through one-on-one meetings, workshops, and programs. The Center connects students to experiential learning opportunities as well as personalized coaching and advising. The CELCS team helps students find pathways to undergraduate research, service learning, project-based learning, and internships. They also assist with career exploration, job or graduate school search, and interview preparation. Learn more at gotu.us/celcs.
Office of Study Abroad All offices on encourages students to study abroad— campus are eager Trinity more than a third do so! Students can choose from more than 150 programs in more than to help your 40 countries, and Trinity now has a financial students. Here are policy that makes studying abroad more affordable for students and families. Courses a few you may taken abroad can fulfill major, minor, Pathways, and other University requirements. Students not know about! can attend the study abroad fair on Sept. 16 to learn more. Visit trinity.edu/studyabroad.
Office of Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations provides events and programs that connect students with a network of more than 29,000 alumni. Students are encouraged to participate in programs including Future Alumni Week, Making Connections, the 1869 Scholars mentoring program, and events offered by Student Ambassadors to find ways to foster meaningful relationships for their future. For more information, reach out to the Alumni Relations team at alumni@trinity.edu.
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PARENT EVENTS
Summer Send-Offs
June 19–Aug. 6 Mingle with members of the Trinity community and other incoming families and students. Summer Send-Offs will be held in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, California, and Denver to welcome families into the Trinity community. Fall Family Weekend Visit gotu.us/summersendoffs Sept. 27–29, 2019 for more information. Reconnect with your Tiger over this weekend-
Parent and Family Orientation
Aug. 16–18, 2019 Beginning the afternoon of move-in day, parents of new students can immerse themselves in the Trinity experience with information sessions, a Welcome Picnic, expert panels, and other helpful activities. Parent and Family Orientation is capped off with the Academic Convocation, where you’ll watch your student officially matriculate into Trinity with a formal ceremony—business casual attire required. Parent and Family Orientation is free of charge and requires no prior registration, except for the Tissues and Tasters event. Visit gotu.us/pfo for a full schedule and more information.
long event, which in the past has included tailgates at Trinity athletic events, happy hours, Parent Council luncheons, and open houses. All parents are encouraged to attend, though this event’s target audience is family members of first-year and sophomore students. A full schedule will be posted in early September at gotu.us/familyweekend.
Spring Family Showcase
March 27–29, 2020 During this weekend, families beam with #TigerPride as they explore students’ accomplishments over the year. Activities in the past have included an academic and experiential learning talent showcase, an honor awards convocation, the Trinity ring ceremony, and Alpha Lambda Delta induction. All parents are encouraged to attend, though this event’s target audience is family members of juniors and seniors because of several award programs. A full schedule will be posted in February to gotu.us/familyweekend.
International parents and families will have a community luncheon during Parent and Family Orientation. For more information, visit gotu.us/iso.
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PARENT ENGAGEMENT
For more information about being a Parent Ambassador, visit gotu.us/parentambassadors.
Get involved through our Parent Council, Parent Ambassador, and parent giving programs. Parent Ambassadors
Parent Ambassadors foster a community of knowledgeable and welcoming experts during the recruitment process. This volunteer program puts parents front and center with prospective students and their families, helping Trinity continue to enroll talented and diverse classes. Volunteer opportunities include:
Interviews: While prospective students are interviewing with Admissions staff members, mingle with families in the waiting area and help parents feel more comfortable by sharing your own Trinity experience and educating them about the University.
Receptions: Volunteer to host or attend a Trinity-sponsored event that helps prospective or incoming students and their families meet alumni and current students and families.
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Summer Calling Campaigns: Contact the parents of enrolled incoming students in the summer, usually from your own local area, before they arrive on campus to give them a big Tiger welcome into our community and share any advice from your own years as a Trinity parent.
Parent Panels: During campus visit programs, sit on a panel of current students, staff members, and parents to tell prospective students and their families about your experience with the University.
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To learn more about Parent Council and parent giving programs, see gotu.us/parentcouncil.
Parent Giving Programs
Parent Council
Parent Associates
The Parent Council is composed of current and alumni parents who create a sense of community for their peers through engagement opportunities that immerse parents in the Trinity experience. These parent leaders support Trinity and our students by sharing their talents, volunteering their time, and making an annual gift to a fund of their choice. Committees and volunteer opportunities include:
Contributions of any amount make a significant and immediate positive impact on the educational experience of all students. Below are just a few ways to make a difference: Associates play a key role at Trinity University through gifts that create life-changing opportunities for students. Membership in this philanthropic society is extended to parents who make an annual leadership gift ($1,000 minimum). Parent Associate benefits include reserved seating at premier campus lectures and an invitation to the President’s Dinner.
Trinity Fund Donations made to the Trinity Fund support student scholarships.
Designated gifts A gift of any size can be designated for any particular use, including specific sports programs or currently endowed funds.
Admissions and Outreach Committee
• Greet and mingle with families at on- or off-campus parent events, such as Family Weekends, recruitment events, or Summer Send-Offs. • Host Trinity events in your home or attend Trinity events as a representative of the Parent Council.
Career Services Committee
• Participate in career preparation programs and panels. • Share employment, internship, and job shadowing opportunities offered through your company.
Philanthropy and Giving Committee
Athletics Committee
• Welcome new parents of Trinity student-athletes. • Promote overall success of Tiger student-athletes by helping with University events and sharing athletic accomplishments with the greater parent community.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Advise Parent Council and parent programs staff on issues related to diversity and campus climate. • Consult with other committees to ensure all members of the Trinity parent community are included in outreach efforts.
• Provide feedback on parent campaigns and send thank-you notes to donors. • Assist with, attend, or host parent donor receptions.
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2019–20 IMPORTANT DATES May 15
New student information form due*
May 17
Academic interest survey due*
June 1
Housing survey due* Returning students receive financial aid packages
June 19—August 6 Summer Sends-Offs gotu.us/summersendoffs
July 1
Health record form due* gotu.us/healthrecord
July 15
August 13
August 18
July 16
August 14
August 19-20
Housing assignments distributed by this date
International student check-in and move-in day gotu.us/iso
Fall semester statement and bill available online payonline.trinity.edu
Chemistry placement exam due gotu.us/nso
Final high school transcript due* Sports medicine packet due
July 10—August 28 Submit Tuition Refund Plan waiver* tuitionprotection.com/TU
Move-in day for most new students gotu.us/moveinday “Think About It” course due
Move-in day for Summer Bridge FYE, Summer Bridge Math, and Submit Student Health Insurance Academic Success Program Plan waiver* students (including first-year trinity.myahpcare.com/waiver student football players). gotu.us/summerbridge
August 9
Math skills assessment due gotu.us/nso
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Music theory placement exam due First day of classes
August 21-28 Add/drop period
August 16-18
Parent and Family Orientation gotu.us/pfo
Reading TUgether assignment due gotu.us/readingtugether Fall semester tuition payment due payonline.trinity.edu
August 21
August 16
August 4
August 5
Welcome Week gotu.us/nsoschedule
International Student Orientation gotu.us/iso
Educational loan paperwork due
New student course registration
August 20-24
August 14-16
August 1
Digital literacy placement exam due gotu.us/nso
August 28
Last day to change meal plan selection gotu.us/mealplan
August 16-21
New Student Orientation gotu.us/nsoschedule
September 2 Labor Day
August 17
Language placement exams administered gotu.us/nso Returning students can begin moving in
Deadline Guide
September 27-29 Fall Family Weekend gotu.us/familyweekend
New students (first-year and transfer)
All students
April 10
Good Friday
May 1 Fall student-athletes and student athletic trainers will have earlier move-in days. Keep an eye out for more information!
FAFSA preferred filing deadline fafsa.gov
May 4-5
Reading days
May 6-12 Final exams
May 14
* Form or information available on the applicant portal. Students have used this online portal for the application process. You’ll always find updated academic calendars at gotu.us/academiccalendar.
Residence halls close for non-graduating students
October 4-6 Alumni Weekend
October 11 Class recess
November 27-29 Thanksgiving holiday
December 4-5 Reading days
December 6-12 Final exams
December 12
2020 January 5
January 10-23 Add/drop period
January 12
Residence halls open for all students
January 15
First day of classes
January 20
December 14
January 23
December 15
March 7-15
Residence halls close for graduating students
Residence halls close for graduating students
Spring semester tuition payment due payonline.trinity.edu
Spring semester statement and bill available online payonline.trinity.edu
Residence halls close for non-graduating students
May 17
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Last day to change meal plan selection gotu.us/mealplan
Spring break
March 27-29
Spring Family Showcase gotu.us/familyweekend gotu.us/parents
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Enjoy the rest of your summer, Tigers! We’ll see you soon.
Academic Advisers: These faculty members meet with students prior to registration each semester and guide students through curriculum and course requirements. All academic advisers are full-time members of the Trinity faculty and represent every department on campus. Academic Convocation for New Students: The president of the University, alongside faculty and staff, welcomes students into Trinity with an official matriculation during orientation. This is a solemn ceremony, and proper attire is required. Parents and families are welcome to attend.
Academic Honor Code: Students pledge to adhere to this code, which shows a commitment to academic integrity and honesty. In addition to signing a pledge to the Honor Code during Welcome Week, students pledge the Honor Code on each of their assignments.
Applicant Portal: This online portal was
Bonus Bucks: Part of the student meal plan, Bonus Bucks can be spent at any retail campus cafe, restaurant, or convenience store, Mabee Dining Hall, and the Skyline Dining Room. This money is separate from the semester meal allowances and rolls over from the fall semester to the spring semester, although any remaining balance is forfeited at the end of the spring semester. Career Advisors: These staff members provide information to aid in student career exploration and guidance, professional document creation and skills training, and assistance in planning for internships, jobs, and programs for now and life after Trinity.
Experiential Learning: This part of the Trinity education encompasses any activity in which students are actively engaged in their education beyond the classroom, such as undergraduate research opportunities, volunteer experiences, internships, and study abroad.
used by students for the application process and is the hub for many of the forms entering students will access before move-in day.
First-Year Experience: The cornerstone of Trinity’s Pathways curriculum, this course must be taken by all incoming students during their first semester at the University. Trinity enrolls students into a section based on their preferences indicated on the academic interest survey. gotu.us/fye
Parent Ambassadors: This volunteer program is aligned with the Office of Admissions to utilize parents in helping recruit prospective Trinity students and their families. gotu.us/parentambassadors
Parent Council: Members strengthen the Trinity community through volunteer work welcoming new and returning families, working with career development, helping promote diversity and inclusion, and supporting the Trinity Fund. gotu.us/parentcouncil
Pathways: Trinity’s educational curriculum, Pathways provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all bachelor’s degrees awarded by the University. gotu.us/pathways
QRS Center: Partnering with Academic Support, trained peer tutors offer support to students from all disciplines in courses with demanding math components.
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Reading Days: Usually the two days before final exams begin, these designated study days give students time to prepare for exams without classes held or major assignments due. Residence Hall: Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for three years (six semesters) in a residence hall. Some residence halls are based on a shared interest, such as entrepreneurship or community service. gotu.us/reslife
Resident Assistant (RA): Resident assistants live in residence halls. These student staff members sponsor activities to help students meet one another, guide students through advising and registration, and provide personal and academic support.
Residential Life Coordinator: These full-time professional staff members live in residence hall apartments and supervise student resident assistants. Reach out to residential life coordinators, not student RAs, with questions and concerns related to residence halls.
Student Account Suite: This online
Tiger Learning Commons (TLC):
portal is Trinity’s payment system that allows students and authorized users to view statements, pay online, and set up a payment profile for e-refunds. payonline.trinity.edu
Located on the main floor of Coates Library, the TLC houses Academic Support, the Writing Center, the QRS Center, and Student Accessibility Services. gotu.us/tlc
TigerPAWS: Students use this web interface to search for and register for classes; view grades, GPAs, and transcripts; and log hours and view employment documents if they work on campus. tigerpaws.trinity.edu
TLEARN: Students utilize this learning management system to access specific course materials, such as syllabi, articles, and assignments. Some courses will also offer a gradebook feature. tlearn.trinity.edu
Tiger Bucks: Tiger Bucks are funds held
Tmail: Tmail is Trinity’s email platform, a form of Google Mail (Gmail). Students’ Tmail accounts give them access to Trinity’s suite of Google tools, such as Google Drive cloud-based storage. tmail.trinity.edu
on students’ Tiger Cards. Students can use these funds at any point-of-sales (POS) device on campus, including for campus laundry, required fees, and campus vending and at the dining facilities, bookstore, Mail Center, print shops and kiosks, and participating off-campus merchants. gotu.us/tigerbucks
Tiger Card: Trinity’s ID card, the Tiger Card
TUNetwork: TUNetwork accounts are used to log into anything Trinity-based, such as the secure WiFi network, on-campus computers, TLEARN, and TigerPAWS.
grants access into secure campus facilities, including most residence hall rooms, and contains information on meal plans, Tiger Bucks, and Bonus Bucks. gotu.us/tigercard
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Keep up with campus! Web
Check out Trinity’s parent web page at gotu.us/parents.
Social Media
Join the “TU Parents” Facebook group, where current and alumni parents ask questions and support each other. Join the “TU Parents – Diversity” Facebook group, where parents of underrepresented students form a community and discuss diversity and culture on campus.
Follow Trinity: /TrinityUniversity @Trinity_U @TrinityU
Look for the TrinitE Parent and Family email newsletter, published monthly.
Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from the Trinitonian, Trinity’s campus newspaper, at trinitonian.com.
Tiger Network
Tune in to the Tiger Network, Trinity’s live streaming network, covering athletics and special events for a worldwide audience.
Blogs
Can’t make one of your student-athlete’s home games? Watch the game live in full HD with real-time replays and color commentary by professionals and student-athletes.
Follow Dean of Students David Tuttle’s blog at trinitydean.blogspot.com.
Want to watch a lecturer speaking on campus? Special events are available live and on-demand. Videos include:
Read Trinity’s blogs at gotu.us/blogs.
Photos
Find photos from University events at gotu.us/photos.
• Commencement exercises
• Concerts and performances
• and more!
• Speakers and lecturers live.trinity.edu
Is your Tiger a student-athlete? Find game photos at trinitytigers.com. Click on your student’s sport, then on the “Photos” tab.
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• Learning TUgether webinars
Watch events ON DEMAND
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CAMPUS MAP
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
“Keeping the tradition going, Theresa Gregory ’85 and I were delighted that our son Nathaniel decided to attend Trinity as a member of the Class of 2022. In recognition of Trinity’s old tagline, “University of the Sun,” when he accepted Trinity’s offer, we called it “The University of the son,” which we had to explain to him. He responded by telling us that Trinity was our school, but it’s his school now! – Martin Hajovsky ’87
Campus Resources Academic Affairs
academicaffairs@trinity.edu or 210-999-8201
Academic Support
bcurry@trinity.edu or 210-999-8247
Admissions
admissions@trinity.edu or 210-999-7275
Advising Center
lbowman@trinity.edu or 210-999-7145
Campus Publications
cpbusiness@trinity.edu or 210-999-8556
Career Services (Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success)
International Students and Scholars
isss@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
Mail Center
postal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7220
New Student Orientation
getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
Parent Giving and Engagement
Student Financial Services (Financial Aid / Student Accounts) studentfinancialservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8898
Student Involvement
getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
Student Life
vpsl@trinity.edu or 210-999-8203
aholzman@trinity.edu or 210-999-7410
Study Abroad
Quantitative Reasoning and Skills Center
TigerTech
studyabroad@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
stunstal@trinity.edu or 210-999-8033
helpdesk@trinity.edu or 210-999-7409
Registrar
Tiger Card
registrar@trinity.edu or 210-999-7201
tigercardoffice@trinity.edu or 210-999-7825
Coates Library
Residential Life
Trinity University Police Department
Counseling Services
Spiritual Life
Dean of Students Office
Student Accessibility Services
careerservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8321 asklib@trinity.edu or 210-999-8127 gneal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411 dtuttle@trinity.edu or 210-999-8843
Diversity and Inclusion
diversity@trinity.edu or 210-999-8059
Health Services
healthservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8111
reslife@trinity.edu or 210-999-7219 chaplain@trinity.edu or 210-999-7311 sas@trinity.edu or 210-999-8528
Student Employment
humanresources@trinity.edu or 210-999-7507
Non-emergency (24-hour): 210-999-7070 Emergency: 210-999-7000
Wellness Services
khewitt@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411
Writing Center
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