College of Arts & Sciences

Dean’s Welcome

Greetings! On behalf of the College of Arts and Sciences at Trinity Washington University,  I am delighted to welcome you to our campus located in the nation’s capital. The College of Arts and Sciences is Trinity’s historic liberal arts women’s college and we are committed to equipping and empowering women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be global leaders in the 21st century.

At Trinity our dedicated faculty, staff, and students are eager to help students get quickly acclimatized with the Trinity environment. Working with committed academic advisors, students can enroll in a wide range of courses spanning the General Education Curriculum and a chosen Major Curriculum from a list of 22 disciplines of study to successfully graduate with a degree that can change your life! Read More

Dean
Dr. Sita Ramamurti
RamamurtiS@Trinitydc.edu;
202-884-9262

The Student Experience

For Trinity students, an active life outside of the classroom is an integral part of the college experience. Many choose to explore the varied cultural, historical, and community events that Washington, D.C., offers. There is also a wide range of on-campus activities that take place every day that involve all members of the Trinity Community, including athletic events, service opportunities, student organizations, and Trinity Traditions that honor students as they progress toward graduation.

Mellon Summer Research Awardees

Congratulations to the students who were awarded a Mellon Foundation Award for Undergraduate Research in the Arts and Humanities this summer.  Click here for more information about the Mellon Award.

Jessi Alexander (Faculty Mentor: Sr. Mary Johnson)
Research Topic: Impact of healthcare professions in the 117th Congress

Katherine Dunkley (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kaitlin Wellens)
Research Topic: Comparative study of the health communication strategies for COVID-19 in the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand

Shama Nathan (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bill Beverly)
Research Topic: Effects of body dysphoria, race and gender on women living in Washington, DC

Sofia Ocampo-Morales (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allen Pietrobon)
Research Topic: Interconnectedness of sport and activism through media and
society

Sholachauntel Shoda (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kimberly Monroe)
Research Topic: Evolution and impact of Go-Go music on the political, social, and
cultural space that was once called “Chocolate City” and the African Diaspora

May Term, Summer and Fall 2021 Registration

Registration for May Term, Summer and Fall is ongoing. We encourage you to register to help stay on track toward graduation!  Trinity’s campus remains open and professional advisors are available between 9am and 5pm daily to help with your academic plan. However, mindful of everyone’s health and safety, we would prefer that you make contact virtually.  You can connect with your advisor in Starfish, by email, or via phone to plan your schedule.

Major Programs

Trinity students can earn degrees in the following majors and other programs. Students will learn about many of these majors by taking a variety of courses in the General Education Curriculum. Academic Advisors and faculty are also eager to work with students to identify strengths and interests that can inform the major decision.

Minor Programs

Students may be interested in pursuing a focused area of study outside of their major program of study. The academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences provide for this interest by offering program minors in the following areas: