The Center for Student Success is here to help you thrive at Trinity. We bring together academic support and financial aid guidance, connecting you with resources and supporting you every step of the way.
At the Center for Student Success you’re seen, valued, and prepared for success at Trinity and beyond.
Seymour Court (behind Main Hall) @ 5:00 pm
Start with Starfish – Your Success Network
- Contact or make an appointment with your advisor, financial specialist, and other support offices.
- View a dashboard of current to-do’ list, kudos from professors, and early alerts.
- Virtually “raise your hand” to request help—we’ll connect you with the right person.
Your Student Success Advisor helps you choose your schedule and stay on track with classes.
Reach out to your Advisor through Starfish for support any time your workload feels too challenging, and when you have questions about requirements.
Your Financial Success Specialist ensures Trinity is affordable for your unique situation.
Contact your Specialist at 202-884-9530 or enrollmentservices@trinitydc.edu to get options for scholarships, loans and work-study, to create a payment plan, and for help with ‘paperwork.’
Help with Homework: Academic Support
- Sign up for one-on-one or group tutoring.
- Get help at The Research & Writing Center
- We also offer specialized help in math.
Career Services
Find internships and jobs using Handshake, or make an appointment through Starfish for help creating a resume or preparing for an interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide academic advising, financial aid guidance, help navigating college policies, help connecting with campus resources, support completing financial documents, and more!
You can schedule an appointment with a Student Success Advisor through Starfish. If you need help scheduling, you can stop by Main 250 during business hours or contact us directly at 202-884-9200.
If you would like to speak with a Financial Aid Advisor, just stop by Main 154 or call 202-884-9530.
Dropping a course happens early in the semester, prior to the add/drop deadline and removes the class from your transcript entirely.
After the add/drop deadline you can withdraw from a class but it remains on your transcript with a “W,” and may impact financial aid or your academic progress.
Always have a conversation with your Student Success Advisor before choosing either option.
Student Success Advisors work with you to identify challenges, review your academics, and connect you with services such as tutoring, disability support services, counseling, and other resources designed to help you feel supported as a student. Stop by Main 250 during business hours or contact us directly at 202-884-9200.
Stop by Main 154 or call 202-884-9530 to connect with your Financial Aid Advisor who will:
- Help you understand your aid package
- Explore your payment options
- Help you apply for scholarships or additional funds
We will guide you to the right resources so you can stay on track with paying for your education.
Your Student Success Advisor will help you understand how SAP affects your academic plan and assist with submitting an SAP appeal to maintain your financial aid eligibility.
Your Financial Aid Advisor can advise on the need to submit an appeal and maintaining eligibility.
Student Success Advisors are available in Main 250 and Financial Aid Advisors are available in Main 154.
Our advisors can help you explore your interests, review degree options, connect you with our career assessment, and refer you to Career Services to guide your decision-making.