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WELCOME
Dear parents and families, Welcome to the Trinity community and our shared adventure! We love watching our students blossom during their four years here and look forward to welcoming them this August. We have also listened to the questions from parents just like you over the past year through the “TU Parents” Facebook group and other discussions. This issue is tailored to address these questions. Many of you will help your students step into a new chapter on move-in day. This issue contains a complete schedule of what to expect that day and the days after, when your student attends New Student Orientation and begins developing friendships and acclimating to campus life. But students don’t get all the fun! (I tell my own children and Trinity students that my goal is to have at least half of the fun that they are having.) There is an orientation for you, too. We hope you’ll stay for Parent and Family Orientation. It’s uncommon among universities to find an orientation that helps parents and families adjust to this new chapter of life, and there is a great deal of time and thought put into our planning. We are committed to making this transition as easy and exciting as possible for everyone involved, not just the students. Here are a few thoughts about how to serve as partners with us, since you already know and love your student, and we already know and love Trinity. Our partnership makes for a great support system. • Life in the residence halls seems to be on everyone’s mind, and with good reason. It’s where students will establish a home away from home, relax, build friendships, and decompress when college life gets challenging. We have great people to help with everything related to residential life. • Help your students think about their dream four-year plan. There are many options at Trinity—music, internships, research, study abroad, publishing, television and radio production, dance, theater, etc. Dream big and write some of this down on a “Trinity Bucket List.” • Know that time management is a big hurdle for most first-year college students. Our best students treat academics as their most important full-time job, and they study on upper campus (not in their rooms or the residence halls). We care about wellness—sleep, exercise, and nutrition—since those matter. We also know that students are not academic machines. They need to have fun and develop a sense of belonging. We have hundreds of opportunities to engage, but students should choose a few things and do them well. • Trinity has a number of resources for students, but they must engage with us. We will want to work with them directly as a way to enhance their development. Of course, we are here as resources for you as well. We cannot wait to meet you in August. I’ll be among the many faculty, staff, students, and alumni on Team Trinity helping move your students’ belongings into their new rooms. See you soon! Most sincerely,
Sheryl Tynes Vice President for Student Life
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SUMMARY
Countdown to Move-In Day!
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.
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July 15 • Housing assignments emailed to students by this date Aug. 4 • Move-in day for Summer Bridge First-Year Experience, Summer Bridge Math, and Academic Success Program students (including first-year student football players)
Aug. 13 • Move-in day for new international students
Aug. 16 • Move-in day for most new and transfer students (student athletic trainers and fall studentathletes will have earlier move-in dates)
Aug. 16-18 • Parent and Family Orientation Aug. 16-24 • New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
You’ll read more about these events throughout this issue.
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RESIDENCE HALLS
Some of Trinity’s residence halls are themed, creating a tight community of students who share common interests. When filling out the housing survey, first-year students can apply to these themed halls, including:
360 Well-Being Students will discover the relationship between health and wellness and accomplishing goals.
Entrepreneurship Hall Students can explore entrepreneurship through real-world application.
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The best way to explore the residence halls is by watching the videos and reading about room dimensions and layouts at gotu.us/firstyearliving.
Housing assignments will be emailed to students by this date. Because being a residential campus is central to Trinity University’s mission, undergraduate students are required to live on campus for three years (six semesters). Residence halls on the east side of campus are devoted to the first-year area, which surrounds Mabee Dining Hall and the Witt Reception Center, home of the Office of Residential Life. Each hall has at least one resident assistant (RA), with a ratio averaging 18 students to one RA. First-year area residence halls have small, quiet study lounges, as well as one large computer lounge and game room in Beze Underground. First-year halls are suite-style, meaning that two double rooms are adjoined by a bathroom. All first-year halls are co-ed but same-sex within each suite. Students who have special requests about housing can indicate so on the housing survey, and the Office of Residential Life will work with them for specialized accommodations.
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Students will receive their housing and roommate assignments by July 15. The Office of Residential Life works carefully to match roommates based on factors from the housing survey and options for housing based on shared interests, such as substancefree communities or those interested in entrepreneurship. Students may receive room assignments later than their friends at other universities, but that is because assignments at Trinity are truly customized to create a close-knit residential community on campus. We ask for your patience as we put all the pieces together to create optimal first-year housing assignments for new students.
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Students develop a special sense of community with their classmates through service learning, volunteering at least two hours per week in San Antonio.
HUMA Hall This hall is an optional living-learning community for students enrolled in the HUMA First-Year Experience (FYE) course.
Substance-Free Living While there are actively enforced Residential Life policies prohibiting smoking in all rooms, illegal drugs, and under-age possession and consumption of alcohol, the staff has learned that the use of these substances still may occur and can be a significant source of conflict between roommates. Trinity offers a substance-free housing option for those students who know in advance that they do not want this to be an issue between them and their roommates.
Sustainability Hall Students in this hall will work together to explore what it means to live sustainably. This living community may particularly interest students hoping to enroll in the Climate Changed FYE course.
Frequently Asked Questions What will my student’s room include?
Students’ rooms are furnished with... • An extra-long twin bed • A microfridge combo unit (refrigerator/freezer /microwave)—one per room, two per suite • A desk and desk chair • A dresser • A trash can and recycling bin—one per room • A shower curtain or door • Smoke detectors • Blinds or drapes • WiFi internet access (ethernet cord available by request) • Overhead ceiling lights • Air conditioning/heat
Can we move furniture?
Yes, furniture can be rearranged. Beds are configured to be bunked. Alternately, beds may be lofted at varying heights so that furnishings, including desks and dressers, may be placed underneath lofted beds. Kits will be available to secure lofted beds on move-in day—watch a video at gotu.us/loftedbeds.
Do we know room dimensions ahead of time? Room dimensions and floor plan layouts are available online for each residence hall. Visit gotu.us/firstyearliving and click on the name of your student’s residence hall to view this information.
How do we hang decor?
Students may use small nails to hang decor. Adhesive products (e.g. 3M or Scotch-branded products) are not allowed in the residence halls.
Is cable television available?
Digital cable television, including basic cable, HBO, and Cinemax, is provided in every room. Your student will need a TV with a QAM 256 digital tuner and a standard 75-ohm coaxial television cable. Check the television manufacturer’s website for tuner information. Students can also watch and record TV online. Trinity uses Philo IPTV, which allows students to watch TV on any device, record shows to their personal 20-hour Philo DVR, and view
live HD channels and premium channels. Philo is available to all Trinity students and can be watched from anywhere on campus as long as students are connected to the University WiFi network. Philo is not available off campus. Students can watch TigerTV on the University’s cable television system, as well as online. TigerTV is Trinity’s 24/7 student-run campus television station, broadcasting shows on topics such as the arts, music, and culture scene, Trinity’s athletics teams, and comedy talk shows featuring Tigers on campus. Students (and you!) can also tune in to Tiger Network at live.trinity.edu to watch home Trinity athletics games and some of the incredible speakers Trinity brings to campus. Watch a live stream of the event or find it afterward on demand.
Is there a laundry or linen service?
No service is provided. However, each hall has laundry facilities available for students to use. The cost is $1.25 per load for both the washers and dryers on campus. Students can use Tiger Bucks or change (but no paper bills) to pay for laundry facilities on campus.
Are individual student rooms cleaned?
To ensure that the facilities are treated well, members of the custodial staff clean students’ rooms every two weeks. They will also clean the students’ bathrooms and vacuum their carpets if personal belongings are removed from these areas. We highly encourage students to bring their own cleaning supplies to supplement in between cleanings by facilities staff. For more FAQ, visit gotu.us/livingoncampus.
Property insurance Trinity University is not liable for losses to persons or property caused by theft, burglary, fire, flood, or water. Students should maintain their own property insurance to cover any such losses. Check your homeowner’s insurance to see if your student is covered. If students aren’t covered in homeowner insurance plans, they’re eligible for insurance with a low deductible rate through National Student Services, Inc. For more information, visit gotu.us/propertyinsurance.
Parent tip: Your son or daughter will develop new and unique friendships with their roommates, suitemates, and hallmates. Have suitemates create a very simple emergency contact list of each other’s parents’ phone numbers and post it on someone’s message board, just in case there is an emergency.
– Parent of a Class of 2018 Tiger gotu.us/parents
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You’ve got mail! Need to send your Tiger a package? Students receive mail not at their residence halls, but at the Tigers’ Den (below the Fiesta Room in the Coates Student Center). Students’ campus mailboxes usually remain the same until they elect to move off-campus. Though students pick up mail from the Tiger’s Den, they should retrieve packages from the Mail Services Center, located near Prassel Garage. To see a map of these locations, visit gotu.us/ mailcenter.
Home Away From Home
Tiger parents offer advice on making a residence hall room a ‘home away from home.’ Welcome to the 2019-20 academic year at Trinity University! We invited veteran Tiger parents to share some tips for new parents—find them on the right side of this page.
Here are some other tips, straight from parents themselves: Cindy Cooke of Sacramento, Calif., recommends keeping a balance of about $100 on your student’s Tiger Bucks account. She says her student uses debit cards and Venmo to share off-campus expenses. And in the event of an emergency, Cooke suggests trusting your student with a credit card.
Jean Whewell of Georgetown, Texas, says to purchase in advance a small, free-standing wire shelving rack for the bathroom. It is the perfect place near the sink for toothpaste, combs, soap, etc. that might not fit on the countertop when multiplied by four student occupants.
Although move-in day is a breeze because of the help of Team Trinity (read more on page 9), moving out at the end of the year requires some assistance, says mom Loretta Pizzini Mendoza of Houston. She recommends purchasing a dolly that converts from a two-wheel vertical truck to a four-wheel platform cart. “Sure comes in handy when you are moving them home at year-end,” she writes.
When addressing mail to students, use the format shown below: Full Name (student’s name; no nicknames) Trinity University One Trinity Place #___ (student’s mailbox #) San Antonio, TX 78212
For those traveling a long way for move-in, it may be easier to ship your students’ belongings. Packages for move-in day should arrive no earlier than Aug. 1. Students can pick up packages at the Mail Services Center near Prassel Garage on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit gotu.us/ mailcenter or email postal@trinity.edu.
Another tip: Consider utilizing Bed Bath & Beyond’s ‘Pack & Hold’ service. You can shop in your hometown store, then pick up the items at a Bed Bath & Beyond near Trinity (there’s one only 4 miles away). Also, don’t forget that San Antonio is a big city. Even if your student forgets to pack something, there’s always a store nearby that probably carries the item (Target is only 3.8 miles away). This story was adapted from a post on the Trinity University Parent Perspective blog. Read more posts at gotu.us/parentperspective.
Go ahead and admit it—while your Tigers may feel homesick, you’ll probably miss them as well! Consider sending hugs from home via a care package. Visit gotu.us/carepackage to read what makes up the perfect care package, straight from Tiger parents and students.
Bring a toolbox. It doesn’t have to be big but should have basic screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. for assembling items you don’t realize you need until you are moving in.
Invest in a mattress topper. A memory foam version is worth the money to make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep.
Make a checklist of items to pack, and follow it. It’s easy to forget about things.
Think about liquid hand soap and a pump dispenser for the bathroom. Also, Clorox wipes and facial tissues are good things for the room.
Consider a locking box or lockable file cabinet to store items of value that your student absolutely wants to bring to campus but would be heartbroken if they went missing.
Load a small bucket with cleaning supplies for those times when housekeeping isn’t scheduled but the room needs a touch-up.
Assemble a first aid kit of over-thecounter medications that will help when the first wave of colds sweeps through residence halls. Include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, upset stomach medication, cold remedy medicine, cough syrup, allergy medications, Band-Aids, topical antibacterial cream, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. And, of course, don’t forget any prescription medications!
Don’t worry.
The last moving box has been sealed up with masking tape, and you’re starting to feel waves of anxiety mixed in with excitement. Don’t worry—it’s normal. Read about one Trinity mom’s struggle to let go at gotu.us/thetug.
Move-In Day
Find a full move-in day schedule at gotu.us/moveinday.
Move-in day for most firstyear and transfer students is Aug. 16, which kicks off FRIDAY New Student Orientation AUG. 16 and Parent and Family Orientation. If you’re staying Move-in day at a hotel the night before move-in day, consider taking any priceless items into your hotel room rather than leaving them in a fully loaded vehicle.
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from Highway 281 South Exit onto Hildebrand Ave. Proceed west and turn left onto Stadium Dr. Bear right at the fork. Follow Stadium Dr. past Alamo Stadium, keeping Trinity on your right side. Turn right at the Jesse Jones Recreation Area on South Stadium Dr. TUPD personnel and other volunteers will direct you to the unloading area, where Team Trinity will unload your car. The driver must stay with the car. After unloading, park in the preferred lot “P” (if full, park in “S” or “O”).
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Students will receive the following move-in schedule in early August.
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from Highway 281 North Exit onto Stadium Dr. toward St. Mary’s St. Continue through the lights at N. St. Mary’s St. and E. Mulberry Ave. Bear left at Trinity. Turn right at the Jesse Jones Recreation Area on South Stadium Dr. TUPD personnel and other volunteers will direct you to the unloading area, where Team Trinity will unload your car. The driver must stay with the car. After unloading, park in the preferred lot “P” (if full, park in “S” or “O”).
Move-in schedules may differ for some students: Summer Bridge students Students participating in Summer Bridge First-Year Experience or Summer Bridge Math programs will move in on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Academic Success Program students All first-year student football players will move in on Sunday, Aug. 4 for the Academic Success Program.
Part II – Get to the room
You’ll have plenty of help unloading your vehicles! Team Trinity, an enthusiastic group of faculty, staff, student, and alumni volunteers, will help take all of your students’ belongings and deliver them directly to their rooms. If students have a family member or friend with them, the driver must remain with the car, while students will go to their residence hall floor to meet their RA and receive more information. If students come alone, they should stay with the Trinity volunteers as they unload the car. Then students will park and go to their residence hall floor to meet their RA and receive further instructions.
Fall sport student-athletes and student athletic trainers Fall sport student-athletes and student athletic trainers move in earlier than other incoming students. Keep an eye out for more information, and contact the Athletics staff with any questions. gotu.us/athleticsdirectory
New international students
Part III – Walk to the Bell Athletic Center
Students will have their yearbook photos taken, receive their Tiger Cards and mailbox combinations, and can pick up or purchase parking permits. Students and their families can learn about health and wellness at Trinity, Trinity University police department services, and more at various tables.
Don’t forget!
Label all of your boxes with your student’s full name, residence hall, and room number clearly visible. Since many volunteers will help unpack your car, they’ll need to know exactly where to take your student’s belongings.
Part IV – Eat lunch on your own You’ll have time to take your student out to lunch. Explore local restaurants off campus, or get a sample of student life with a meal at Mabee Dining Hall or at the Coates Student Center Commons. Be back for the welcome session in Laurie Auditorium by 3 p.m. (families and parents are encouraged to attend, too).
New international students check in with travel documents and move in on Tuesday, Aug. 13. For more information on international new student move-in day, visit gotu.us/iso.
Transfer students Instead of reporting straight to their residence halls, transfer students should first go to the Bell Athletic Center. There, they will meet their Transfer O-Teamer and receive their room key, Tiger Card, and mailbox combination before heading to their residence hall, where they will be greeted by their resident assistant for check-in. Visit gotu.us/ moveinday for more information.
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New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
The five days between move-in and the first day of classes are jam-packed with New Student Orientation! Then, Welcome Week introduces new students to returning classmates through engaging activities during the first week of classes. Some of the highlights include…
Jump-Start Workshops Aug. 19 and 20
Students can get a head start on ensuring their academic success at Trinity by attending optional workshops that cover topics about managing health and well-being, developing resumes and cover letters, identifying strategies for academic success, and improving college writing.
‘Find Your Class’ Tours Aug. 20
Students have signed up for classes—but where are they located? Members of the Orientation Team will help students identify their classroom locations for their fall course schedules.
Student Involvement Fair, Tower Climb, and Coates Caper | Aug. 20 Welcome Picnic Aug. 16
Close out your students’ first day on campus with a picnic dinner, sponsored by Aramark. Meet faculty and staff who are eager to welcome your family to Trinity. This event is free and open to all new students and their families. No RSVP is required.
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Students can discover more than 100 student organizations at the fair, meet Trinity President Danny Anderson at the top of Murchison Tower, and check out fun activities, such as caricatures and wax hands, at the Coates Student Center! Students needing accommodations for the Tower Climb can contact Esther Kim at ekim1@trinity.edu.
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New Student Orientation
Friday, Aug. 16–Wednesday, Aug. 21
Welcome Week Tuesday, Aug. 20– Saturday, Aug. 24
The Plunge Aug. 11-15 Have your Tiger take the Plunge! The San Antonio Plunge is an optional five-day, pre-orientation mission event sponsored by Trinity’s Chapel and Chapel Fellowships. The Plunge is an impactful way to connect with other first-year students, meet returning students, and get to know a bit about San Antonio, all within the context of faith and service. gotu.us/theplunge To learn more about faith fellowships on campus, visit gotu.us/spirituallife.
For a full schedule of events, visit gotu.us/nsoschedule.
Reading TUgether Lecture | Aug. 21
program assists new students in familiarizing themselves with Trinity, as well as immigration
The 2019 Reading TUgether keynote lecture features Eula Biss, author of On Immunity: An Inoculation. First-year students will have read Biss’s
regulations related to their visa status. Learn more at gotu.us/iso.
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book over the summer.
Welcome Week Movie Aug. 23
The Welcome Week movie will be announced on the “Student Programming Board at Trinity U” Facebook page—”like” the page to be the first to know!
Transfer students Transfer students will have slightly different orientation schedules than other new students. To view their schedule, visit gotu.us/tso.
International students International Student Orientation runs from Aug. 14–16. This mandatory three-day
For our Spanish-speaking community, New Student Orientation and Parent and Family Orientation schedules will be available in Spanish online. All Spanish-speaking staff members, resident assistants, and Orientation Team members will wear a “Hablo Español” button throughout orientation. View the schedules at gotu.us/nso.
Welcome Week Concert | Aug. 24
Students will finish off Welcome Week with Student Programming Board’s annual campus concert. Past artists have included Sean Kingston, T-Pain, 3LAU, and Robert DeLong. The 2019 concert artist will be announced on the “Student Programming Board at Trinity U” Facebook page.
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Parent and Family Orientation
Parent and Family Orientation
Friday, Aug. 16– Sunday, Aug. 18
There is no better way to immerse yourself in the Trinity experience than by attending Parent and Family Orientation after your student moves in. Here are some of the highlights!
Afternoon Information Sessions | Aug. 16
Throughout the afternoon, information sessions will take place in Laurie Auditorium. After new students and families receive a Texas-sized welcome, families can learn about parent engagement opportunities in a session led by the Parent Council. The afternoon sessions conclude with “Money Matters,” which addresses important information about financial aid, deadlines, and the Office of Student Financial Services.
Explore! | Aug. 16
Student Life Open Houses Aug. 16
On Friday afternoon, there will be plenty of ways to get familiar with Trinity. Never been here? Take a campus tour. Need to stock up on #TigerPride? Grab some gear at the bookstore. Worn out after move-in? Relax with complimentary snacks and drinks at the Coates Student Center, your headquarters for the weekend.
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Get to know the supportive staff members who will guide your students through academic success, diversity and inclusion, student involvement, residential life, and more at Trinity. Various offices will have open houses across campus.
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Breakout Sessions | Aug. 17 Campus representatives will host breakout sessions related to their departments’ resources and support for students and families, including: • Academic success • Accommodation and accessibility services • Counseling services • Diversity and inclusion • Experiential learning and career services • Spiritual life and faith formation • Health and wellness • Safety and security
For a full schedule of events, visit gotu.us/pfo.
Tissues and Tasters | Aug. 18
Hosted by Parent Council and Parent Ambassadors, the last event of Parent and Family Orientation takes place after you have bid farewell to your Tiger. Join us for a light brunch to enjoy with fellow parents and family members or to take with you on the road. RSVP at gotu.us/tissuestasters.
Welcome to the Academy: Convocation | Aug. 17
Convocation is a formal academic ceremony that mirrors graduation four years later. Students will officially matriculate into Trinity University with remarks from Trinity President Danny Anderson and other faculty and staff. Business casual attire is required for students and families, including no jeans, shorts, or flip-flops.
Community Receptions | Aug. 17
One of Trinity University’s institutional values is community. Trinity offers community receptions for students and families to get to know the faculty and staff who will support and guide your Tigers throughout their academic careers here. If you identify with one or more of the following communities, we can’t wait to see you at your community reception. Please RSVP by July 30 at gotu.us/communityreceptions. • Black/African American community reception: 12:30–1:45 p.m., 151 Oakmont Ct. (residence of Deneese Jones, vice president for Academic Affairs) • La Familia community reception (Spanish-speaking): 12:30–1:45 p.m., Coates Student Center, Skyline Room
International parents and families There will be an international community reception during Parent and Family Orientation (PFO) on Saturday, Aug. 17. We highly encourage international parents and families to get involved in the entire PFO experience from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16–18, to acclimate to this new campus environment. During International Student Orientation, held Aug. 14–16, there will also be sessions that parents and families may attend.
• International community reception: 12:45—1:45 p.m., Coates Student Center, Fiesta Room
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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
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August 13
August 18
July 16
August 14
August 19-20
Housing assignments distributed by this date
International student 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
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Welcome Week gotu.us/nsoschedule
August 21-28 Add/drop period
August 16-18
Parent and Family Orientation gotu.us/pfo
Reading TUgether assignment due gotu.us/readingtugether
Math skills assessment due gotu.us/nso
August 20-24
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
First day of classes
August 16
August 4
Fall semester tuition payment due payonline.trinity.edu
Music theory placement exam due
International Student Orientation gotu.us/iso
Educational loan paperwork due
New student course registration
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August 14-16
August 1
August 5
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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TIGER TERMS
Did you know? A quarter of Trinity students participate in music ensembles or theater productions.
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, 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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PARENT GUIDE
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
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
held on students’ Tiger Cards. Students can use these funds at any point-of-sales (POS) device on campus, including the dining facilities, bookstore, Mail Center, print shop and kiosks, campus vending, campus laundry, required fees, and at 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
gotu.us/parents
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Stay connected. Tiger Network is Trinity’s live streaming network, covering athletics and special events for a worldwide audience. Tiger Network showcases #TigerPride in full HD with real-time replays, color commentary by professionals and student-athletes, and on-demand options. Can’t make it to campus for your student-athlete’s game? Want to watch one of the incredible lecturers Trinity brings to campus each year? Tune in to the Tiger Network.
live.trinity.edu
Watch events ON DEMAND On-demand videos include: • Learning TUgether webinars • Concerts and performances • Archived speakers and lectures • Commencement exercises • and more!
Webinars
Watch live or archived webinars by Trinity faculty or alumni experts in a variety of fields, including national history, personality profiles, and leadership skills. New webinars are presented once a month. gotu.us/webinars
Podcasts
Listen to intellectually inspiring conversations with Trinity faculty and alumni experts on timely topics. New podcasts are released once a month. gotu.us/podcasts
CAMPUS MAP
gotu.us/parents
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
Keep an eye out for the “Life as a Tiger� issue of the Trinity University Parent Guide coming soon!
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
Student Financial Services (Financial Aid / Student Accounts)
isss@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
studentfinancialservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8898
Mail Center postal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7220
Student Involvement
New Student Orientation
getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547
Student Life
Parent Giving and Engagement
vpsl@trinity.edu or 210-999-8203
aholzman@trinity.edu or 210-999-7410
Study Abroad
Quantitative Reasoning and Skills Center
studyabroad@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313
stunstal@trinity.edu or 210-999-8033
Registrar
careerservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8321
registrar@trinity.edu or 210-999-7201
Coates Library
Residential Life
asklib@trinity.edu or 210-999-8127
reslife@trinity.edu or 210-999-7219
TigerTech helpdesk@trinity.edu or 210-999-7409
Tiger Card tigercardoffice@trinity.edu or 210-999-7825
Trinity University Police Department
Counseling Services
Spiritual Life
gneal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411
chaplain@trinity.edu or 210-999-7311
Non-emergency (24-hour): 210-999-7070 Emergency: 210-999-7000
Dean of Students Office
Student Accessibility Services
Wellness Services
dtuttle@trinity.edu or 210-999-8843
sas@trinity.edu or 210-999-8528
khewitt@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411
Health Services
Student Employment
Writing Center
healthservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8111
humanresources@trinity.edu or 210-999-7507
jrowe@trinity.edu or 210-999-7571