At Trinity University, Tigers thrive on the close-knit campus they call home, and they make groundbreaking discoveries in our state-of-the-art facilities and through hands-on learning opportunities. With this pairing of a small-school environment with big-school resources, more and more prospective students are realizing that Trinity is the place for them. And the nation is realizing it, too: Trinity University is Niche’s No. 20 Liberal Arts College in America for 2025.
Keep reading to see why Trinity could be the place for you.
The Trinity Perspective magazine offers a glimpse into the many ways Trinity University prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Trinity is known for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment, filled with students who want an education that instills confidence, inspires curiosity, and ignites change. Flip through these pages to see for yourself!
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Trinity University is a private, residential, co-educational institution in the heart of vibrant, intercultural San Antonio. Trinity offers its nearly 2,600 undergraduate students an education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences that prioritizes hands-on learning, emphasizes undergraduate research, and develops strong leadership skills.
Best. Decision. Ever.
When you say “yes” to Trinity University, you aren’t just committing to a school. You’re opening the door to a welcoming, close-knit community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who will support you at every step of your college journey. You’ll also gain access to life-changing resources and hands-on learning opportunities that are usually only found at big public institutions or in graduate school. Our Tigers come to Trinity because they know it can help them stand out in their career or academic field while also giving them the chance to join a community that cares about them as a person and not just a student.
Trinity University was the best decision for me because they have the best opportunities here, and the degree has a great name for it. I play football, and the coaches showed me the most love out of all the colleges that were recruiting me, so I just wanted to go somewhere I was wanted.
Tristen Shandy ’28
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Already Thriving
Trinity first-year takes advantage of a close-knit campus with endless opportunities
by Kathryn Detweiler ’25
Meet Hayden Le ’28, a first-year Tiger from Bellevue, Washington, who’s thriving at Trinity.
In her few short months on campus, Hayden already channeled her passion for athletics into an exciting career path in sports marketing and media. From a young age, Hayden was captivated by the intensity and dedication of athletes she saw on TV, especially during the Olympics. This fascination led her to participate in swimming and competitive cheer, where she experienced firsthand the drive and hard work that fuels athletic success.
Within this deep connection to sports, Hayden found her calling in the power of social media. She’s eagerly pursuing a major in business marketing and a minor in sport management and is looking forward to the opportunities these fields offer. Her involvement in Trinity’s Prowlers Dance Team and Athletes in Action, coupled with her role as a marketing assistant in Trinity’s Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS), allows her to merge her love for athletics with her skills in TV production and social media.
From her first steps on campus, Hayden knew Trinity was the perfect place for her. “I was amazed by the community and all of the support and opportunities students had,” she says. “Working in the CELCS office and getting real-life experience will be invaluable for the different aspects of media and its influence.”
Visit gotu.us/trinitylife to learn more about how you could get involved at Trinity.
One Giant Microscope, “Minnie” Possibilities
State-of-the-art device brings bright future for research at Trinity into focus
by Jeremy Gerlach
Meet “Minnie”—Trinity University’s new, powerful, lab-sized microscope that’s already adding a fresh lens to research projects across campus.
Thanks to a $580,000 gift from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund, this Nikon NSPARC confocal microscope is ready for use by about 10 research teams
Trinity students and faculty are already witnessing the “Minnie” possibilities this new microscope presents for the University’s undergraduate research experience.
Want To Do Your Own Research?
on campus. According to chemistry professor and chair Corina Maeder ’99, the device is a testament to Trinity’s status as a small school where big-time science happens.
“The funding recognizes that Trinity is truly a gem—a place where top research is happening,” says Professor Maeder, who studies a rare eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa with the device. “Our science facilities are amazing! The instrumentation that we have parallels that of research-level institutions.”
Tigers Cadence McCammack ’26 and Amanda Flanagan ’25 can each attest to this type of microscope’s transformative effect on the student research experience.
Amanda, a biology major from San Antonio, says the microscope is a tremendous resource for an undergraduate to have.
“I feel incredibly grateful to be working with something like this,” she says. “I feel like if I was at a bigger university, the labs would be filled with people that are above you. They’re going to be filled with master’s students or students working on their Ph.D. But me—I’m leading my own project right now. I’m out there on a confocal microscope, and I’m not a postdoc.”
I’m leading my own project right now. I’m out there on a confocal microscope, and I’m not a postdoc.
Cadence, a biology major from Dallas who works with Professor Maeder on the retinitis pigmentosa project, wants to eventually become a physician who combines patient care with cutting-edge research.
“I think it is amazing that we have the STEM resources we do at a small liberal arts school like Trinity,” Cadence says. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to use such a cutting-edge tool as the confocal microscope because having access to these resources is equipping me with skills and experience that will be vital for my future career success.”
At Trinity, students can conduct research as early as their first year!
• Work side-by-side with faculty experts on relevant, timely research projects.
• Answer questions and question answers in state-ofthe-art facilities.
• Explore an area in depth or discover interdisciplinary connections.
• Conduct research year-round or during the summer.
• Expand your research into a senior thesis or capstone.
• Co-author papers published in leading academic journals.
• Give presentations at state and national conferences.
#30 Most Innovative Schools national liberal arts colleges - U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#9 Best Science Lab Facilities in the nation - The Princeton Review, 2025
190
Students who engaged in research in Summer 2024
#56 Best Undergraduate Teaching national liberal arts colleges - U.S. News & World Report, 2025
, research, and data resources in Coates Library Up to $5,000 in awards or stipends for fully funded on-campus research
Minnie’s sophisticated software captures images that give Trinity researchers unprecedented views of their specimens.
A] Dario Leal ’25 spent Fall 2024 studying abroad at King’s College London. B] In Summer 2023, Dario participated in Trinity’s Madrid Summer Internship Program. C] When they weren’t working for their internships, Dario and his tripmates explored the city of Madrid. D] Dario visited various architecturally beautiful sites in Madrid. E] Dario and his tripmates caught up with Trinity President Vanessa Beasley (back right) while walking the streets of Madrid. F] Dario posed with a bagpipe player in London.
Journey(s) of a Lifetime
Trinity senior reflects on his two study abroad trips
by Layal Khalil ’27
Meet Dario Leal ’25, a political science and economics major and philosophy minor who spent Fall 2024 studying abroad at King’s College London!
Dario took the metro every day to get to his university. His courses were composed of two weekly meetings, one dedicated to lectures and the other reserved for small seminars and discussion-based activities. As a prospective law student, he especially enjoyed his discussion classes as he felt they were a great insight into law school.
Between classes, Dario spent his time at cafes preparing his law school applications, working on LSAT questions, or doing readings for his classes. “After class, I’d go back to my flat and work out. After my workout, I usually made dinner with my friend Moises, who also attends Trinity,” he says. “During the weekends, I liked traveling or going to football matches!”
Dario’s favorite thing about London is the people. “It is very diverse, with people from all over the world. Every friend I’ve made offers unique and interesting perspectives,” he says.
This was Dario’s second time studying abroad. In Summer 2023, Dario participated in Trinity’s Madrid Summer Internship Program, where he worked at a hotel company. During his internship he learned about problemsolving and gained firsthand insight into how a large company manages
its finances. During the weekends, Dario not only explored the beautiful city of Madrid but also took part in field trips organized by Trinity.
“Navigating Madrid by myself and traveling through Spain prepared me to embark on a journey of a lifetime,” he says. “My experiences abroad have definitely made me a much more independent person. I have met so many people from distinct backgrounds, and I feel more comfortable conversing with different people.”
My experiences abroad have definitely made me a much more independent person.
Dario advises anyone interested in studying abroad to not worry so much about it. “These are opportunities we might only have once in our lives, and it would be a shame to live with the ‘what if,’” he says. “I can’t stress enough how much I’ve enjoyed seeing the world, and I want others to share this experience.”
Envision Your Own Trip Abroad
At Trinity, you can study abroad as early as the summer before your sophomore year!
• Study abroad during the fall, spring, summer, or for an entire academic year.
• Semester study abroad costs are covered under the Home School Tuition Financial Policy.
• Earn credit hours during a semester abroad toward your major(s), minor(s), or other degree requirements.
• Gain real-world job experience and earn up to six credit hours through an internship abroad program.
• Looking for a short-term opportunity? Enroll in a Beyond the Classroom course and study abroad for just a few weeks during a fall or spring semester.
100+
study abroad programs by 15+ providers in 50+ countries
~100 students study abroad each summer
>35 % of Tigers study abroad
Up to 20
Trinity-sponsored, faculty-led programs
~75 students study abroad each semester
Learn more about studying abroad at gotu.us/abroad
Leal ’25
Chart Your Advising Path
Meet Your Academic Adviser
Trinity’s team of academic advisers will guide you through the University’s Pathways curriculum and help you chart your unique academic journey as you register for classes and explore your interests.
Meet your academic advisers at gotu.us/advising
Explore Your Major
With more than 50 majors and more than 60 minors to choose from, we know that declaring a major can be intimidating. But your academic adviser and the faculty mentors and fellow Tigers you’ve met along the way are here to support you!
Explore our majors and minors at gotu.us/programsofstudy.
Declare Your Major
You’ve declared your major, and it’s time to celebrate! Our annual Major Declaration Day brings together our campus community to welcome recently declared majors to their new academic homes.
Select Your Faculty Adviser
Now you’ll choose a faculty adviser in your major who will help you stay on course and forge paths to unique hands-on opportunities in your field like research, internships, or studying abroad!
Graduation and Beyond
As you cross the stage, all the faculty and staff who supported you will be there to cheer you on—and they’ll continue to after you leave Trinity, serving as lifelong mentors you can come back to for advice and career opportunities!
Experience Trinity University
It’s important to take time to explore the college campuses you’re interested in—there’s no better way to get a true sense of what it’s like to be a student there. Trinity offers visit experiences for prospective and admitted students. Visit our campus in sunny San Antonio, or take a virtual campus tour online.
Explore all visit options at gotu.us/visit
Prospective Students
TRINITY IN FOCUS OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND CAMPUS TOURS
Trinity’s student-led campus tours and sessions with an admissions representative are available most weekdays and select Saturdays during the spring, including Spring Break, and most weekdays during the summer.
ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS FOR JUNIORS
Admission interviews are offered virtually or in person in your hometown and can help you stand out in a competitive admission pool. Spaces do fill in the fall, so take advantage during the summer. Schedule your interview before the application deadline at gotu.us/interviews.
Admitted Students
TIGER PREVIEW DAYS
Admitted students are invited to campus for a Tiger Friday preview day, designed exclusively for future Tigers. You’ll meet fellow admitted students, get your questions answered by current Trinity students and faculty, and take a sample class for a preview of the academic experience.
March 21, 2025
April 4, 2025
April 11, 2025
Registration closes the Monday prior to each event. Space is limited, so review the schedule of events and register early at gotu.us/AdmittedTigers, where you can also explore additional opportunities to visit most weeks, Monday through Saturday.
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