College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences specializes in teaching motivated women like you to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be global leaders in the 21st century.

Trinity: Amazing Opportunities!

Discover the Trinity experience and the amazing opportunities we offer you:

Engaging classes where women are respected, your voice and ideas are welcome – and faculty know your name.
Internships in Washington, D.C., from the U.S. Capitol and newsrooms to hospitals and research labs, that give you real-world experiences – a competitive edge in today’s job market.
A choice of academic majors designed to prepare you for career success in fields like nursing, business, criminal justice, communications, biology, psychology, political science and more!
A great location in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, where you’ll find fun neighborhoods, cool places to eat, free museums and fantastic concerts.

$8,000 Scholarship: Guaranteed!

We make college affordable and we streamline financial aid! Trinity’s $8,000 Leadership Scholarship is GUARANTEED to every first year student who applies by May 1, 2019, (for fall 2019) and is admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, Trinity’s undergraduate college for women. Students must apply to Trinity and complete their FAFSA application. The annual scholarship may be renewed each year for students who maintain satisfactory academic progress as a full-time student at Trinity, with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Trinity’s tuition is the lowest of any private university in the Washington area. A guaranteed scholarship makes a Trinity degree even more affordable! It’s a win-win for you! Learn more.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@trinitydc.edu or 202-884-9400.

Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarships

Trinity welcomes high-achieving, low-income young women from D.C., and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, who intend to enter the nursing profession to apply for the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarships, which provide students with an annual $10,000 scholarship – in addition to the Trinity Leadership Scholarship. Learn more about the eligibility guidelines and apply today.

Dreamers Welcome!

Trinity proudly welcomes Dreamers, and encourages eligible students to apply to TheDream.US Scholarship program by the February 28, 2019. TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated Dreamers who seek a college education but cannot afford it; applicants must be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval. TheDream.US requires scholarship recipients to attend one of its partner institutions, and Trinity is the only partner university in Washington, D.C. Trinity is one of the first institutions to partner with TheDream.US when the program was launched in early 2014, and Trinity currently enrolls more than 100 Dreamer Scholars. Start your application here and be sure to designate Trinity Washington University. Learn more.

Girl Scout Scholarships

Trinity is proud to join forces with the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital in encouraging new generations to pursue their dreams through education. Trinity awards generous annual scholarships to Gold Award Scouts ($5,000); Silver Award Scouts($4,000); and active Girl Scouts ($3,000). Learn more.

Trinity also offers a Girl Scout Troop Leader Scholarship of $1,000, a one time only scholarship for troop leaders taking undergraduate courses at Trinity in the School for Professional Studies. Learn more.

Student Life

For Trinity students, an active life outside of the classroom is an integral part of the college experience. Trinity students explore the varied cultural, historical, and community events that Washington, D.C., offers. You can research your family tree at the National Archives, attend a play or hear a symphony at The Kennedy Center, see heads of state or serve as a Smithsonian volunteer.

A wide range of on-campus activities take place every day that involve all members of the Trinity community, including athletic events, community service opportunities, student clubs and Trinity Traditions.

Athletics and Fitness

Trinity believes that health and fitness are an important part of an education and that recreation and sports promote self-confidence, teamwork and healthy lifestyles. Trinity is a member of NCAA Division III and Trinity women compete at the varsity level in basketball, softball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Every student has a free membership to the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports, which includes a fitness center, pool and tennis courts.

Major Programs

Biochemistry	History
Biology	Human Relations
Business Admin	International Affairs
Chemistry	Journalism & Media Studies
Communication	Mathematics
Criminal Justice	Nursing
Early Childhood Education	Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elementary Education	Political Science
English	Psychology
Forensic Science	Sociology
Health Services

Honors Program

The Honors Program is a prestigious cohort program that allows students to take the fullest advantage of their education by enrolling in small, specially designed honors seminars and engaging in intellectually stimulating discussions with their peers. It provides academically motivated students with the opportunities to engage in the rich cultural and political benefits of our location in the nation’s capital.

Learn more about the Honors program, and feel free to contact Admissions at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.