Welcome to Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Trinity offers an enriching and engaging campus experience and at the core, is you!  Discover Your Strengths and know that we are here for YOU!

Student Affairs provides services, programs, support and resources to all Trinity Washington University students, in all academic units.

Student Affairs strives to increase student retention, foster engagement and build community by empowering our students within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Student Affairs Departments

• Athletics
• Campus Housing and Residence Life
• Campus Ministry
• Campus Security: Department of Public Safety
• Center for Student Success
• Dean of Student Services
• Dining Services
• Health and Wellness Center
• Student Activities
• Trinity Spirit Shop

We are here for you!

Campus and Community Resources for Students

A key component of the work in Student Affairs is to provide students with information and referrals to campus, crisis and community resources.  Student Affairs is able to offer many resources to students of concern including medical and mental health services; access to the Student Affairs food pantry (short term) and long term referrals; spiritual development; one time – emergency financial assistance; short term transportation assistance; conflict resolution and other behavioral interventions. 

Advising Support for Students

The Center for Student Success (CSS) was formed in early 2022 to provide one-stop shop support to students with the goal of increasing success, persistence, and completion rates. The CSS aims to take a case-management approach to student success and provide holistic wrap around supports by creating an integrated team of staff in advising, enrollment services, and financial aid therefore enhancing the student experience and improving retention and completion rates. The CSS is focused on a culture of collaboration, proactive and intentionally intrusive holistic advising and support for students.

Get Involved!

Check out the Student Affairs events calendar to find exciting programs to attend and check out the student organization websites to find clubs to join.  Make the most of your time at Trinity!  Get involved and be a part of all that Trinity has to offer!  Student Affairs in Social Media: Want to know what’s happening on campus? Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @TrinityDCSA or Instagram.

Contact Information

Dr. Karen Gerlach, Vice President for Student Affairs
Main Hall 228
Office Phone: 202-884-9203
Fax Number: 202-884-9601
Email: gerlachk@trinitydc.edu

Student Affairs leadership team: https://discover.trinitydc.edu/student-affairs/staff/

Upcoming events

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