Trinity Washington UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Washington, DC. Operating on a semester system.

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Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

6

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall 2026 Alt Weekly Courses

The semester, explained for Trinity Washington University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Alt Weekly Courses
Campus terms
10
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Alt Weekly Courses runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

30 entries
  1. Fall 2026 Term 1
  2. Fall 2026 Alt Weekly CoursesFall 2026 Alt Weekly SessionFall 2026 Monthly CoursesRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Day and Weekly Courses
  4. Fall 2026 Day and Weekly Session
  5. Fall 2026 Monthly Session
  6. Fall 2026 Term 2
  7. Winter Session 2027
  8. Spring 2027 Term 1
  9. Spring 2027 Monthly CoursesSpring 2027 Monthly Session
  10. Spring 2027 Day and Weekly Courses
  11. Spring 2027 Day and Weekly Session
  12. Spring 2027 Alt Weekly CoursesSpring 2027 Alt Weekly Session
  13. Spring 2027 Term 2
  14. May Term 2027
  15. NHP SEM 2027Summer 2027 NHP SEM Session
  16. Summer 2027 Term 1
  17. Summer 2027 Weekly Courses (8-week)Summer 2027 Weekly Session
  18. Summer 2027 Weekly Courses (10-week)
  19. Dual Enrollment Program 2027Summer 2027 Dual Enrollment Program (DEP)
  20. Summer 2027 Term 2
  21. Fall 2027 Term 1
  22. Fall 2027 Monthly Courses
  23. Fall 2027 Day Courses

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

Alumnae Dining
The main dining hall located in Alumnae Hall.

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.

C

Cuvilly
Cuvilly Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.

K

Kerby
Kerby Hall, a residence hall typically housing upper-division students.

L

LASO
Latin American Student Organization, a group celebrating and supporting Latinx heritage.

N

NSLS
The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Deli
A casual dining option located within Alumnae Hall offering sandwiches and quick meals.
The Social Hall
A large gathering space in Main Hall used for events and student meetings.
Trinity
The common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the university.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Alumnae Hall
The building housing the main dining hall, the deli, and student activity spaces.
Brookland-CUA
The nearest Washington Metro station (Red Line) used by students to access the city.
cuvilly_cafe
Cuvilly Cafe
Main Hall
The historic central building housing administrative offices, classrooms, and the Social Hall.
market_street_deli
Market Street Deli
Moodle
The online learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
Payden
The Payden Academic Center, a modern facility for nursing, STEM, and other academic programs.
Self-Service
The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
The Library
The Sister Helen Sheehan Library, the primary academic resource center.
The Shuttle
The campus shuttle service that transports students between the campus and the Brookland-CUA Metro station.
The Well
The Health and Wellness Center located in Main Hall, providing medical and counseling services.
Trinity ID
The official student identification card required for building access and meal plans.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Alt Weekly Courses runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Washington for Trinity Washington University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Washington.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,800

Cost of Living Index

152

Student Population

170,000

City Transportation

Walkability

76

Bikeability

69

Public Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail, Metrobus, DC Circulator, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC), Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Nearest Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

58.3°F

Avg Snowfall

13.7 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1

surface_lot • Limited during peak times

Located near Cuvilly Hall.

Lot 4

surface_lot • Limited during peak times

Located near Payden Academic Center and Trinity Center.

Lot 5

surface_lot • Limited during peak times

Located near Kerby Hall.

Campus News

Latest updates from Trinity Washington University

Construction updates: What's changing across Trinity's campus

Updates on the progress of the new Welcome Center, Event Hall, and renovations at Margarite B. Parker Chapel and Judd Center.

Sep 16, 2026

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A Summer of Discovery: Trinity's 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program supported students in hands-on research alongside faculty mentors.

Aug 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Trinity Washington University

Alt Weekly Courses Meet

September 18, 2026

Academic Affairs

Alternative weekly courses session for academic affairs.

Trinity Tigers vs. Patrick Henry (Away)

September 18, 2026

Away

Athletics event: Trinity Tigers vs. Patrick Henry.

Gospel Choir Rehearsal

September 21, 2026

O'Connor Auditorium

Weekly rehearsal for the Gospel Choir.

Loteria: Hispanic Heritage Month Game Night

September 22, 2026

Kerby Hall Lounge

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with game night.

Student Involvement Fair

September 22, 2026

O'Connor Auditorium (Main Hall 1st floor)

Fair for students to explore clubs and organizations.

Job and Internship Search Workshop

September 23, 2026

Zoom

Career Services workshop for job and internship searching.

Trinity Tigers vs. Penn State Mont Alto (Home)

September 23, 2026

Trinity Soccer Field

Athletics event: Trinity Tigers vs. Penn State Mont Alto.

Weekly Catholic Community Mass

September 23, 2026

Chapel in Main Hall

Weekly mass for the Catholic community.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Trinity Washington University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Alumnae Hall

Room types: suite

Cuvilly Hall

Room types: double, single (for transfer students)

Kerby Hall

Room types: double, single (converted from doubles)

Kerby Hall A and B wings

Kerby Hall C wing

Main Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@trinitydc.edu

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