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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Q1 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
14 entries Sep 8 → Oct 23, 2026
Fall Q1 2026 Relevant now
Sep 8 → Dec 23, 2026
Fall Semester 2026
Oct 27 → Dec 14, 2026
Fall Q2 2026
Jan 4 → Jan 15, 2027
J-Term 2027
Jan 25 → Mar 11, 2027
Spring Q3 2027
Jan 25 → May 19, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Mar 22 → May 4, 2027
Spring Q4 2027
May 24 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer Session I 2027
Jun 28 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer Session II 2027
Sep 7 → Dec 22, 2027
Fall 2027
Jan 3 → Jan 14, 2028
J-Term 2028
Jan 24 → May 12, 2028
Spring 2028
May 22 → Jun 23, 2028
Summer Session I 2028
Jun 26 → Jul 28, 2028
Summer Session II 2028
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B C H M N P S T W B
Bantam The official mascot of Trinity College and a common term for a student or athlete.
Barnyard The student-run programming board responsible for major campus social events. C
Camp Trin A colloquial term used by students to describe the campus social atmosphere and lifestyle. H
High Rise High Rise Hall, a residence hall known for its apartment-style living. M
Mather Mather Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus. N
North North Hall, a residence hall located on the northern end of the main quad. P
Peter B's Peter B's Espresso, the coffee shop located within the Raether Library. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
South South Hall, a residence hall located on the southern end of the main quad. T
The Bistro Vernon Social Bistro, a dining location offering international cuisine and grab-and-go items.
The Cave The Underground/Cave, a retail dining location in Mather Hall offering late-night options.
The Crescent Crescent Street Townhouses, typically housing upperclassmen.
The Long Walk The historic row of Gothic buildings (Seabury, Jarvis, and Northam) that forms the heart of the campus.
The Tripod The Trinity Tripod, the student-run weekly newspaper founded in 1904.
Trin A common shorthand abbreviation for Trinity College. W
WGRS The campus radio station, broadcasting at 91.7 FM. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
Austin Arts Austin Arts Center, the primary venue for performing arts and exhibitions.
Bantam Bucks A debit-like account on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and off-campus dining.
Cinestudio An independent cinema located within the Clement Chemistry Building on campus.
Ferris Ferris Athletic Center, the primary hub for indoor sports and fitness.
Koeppel Koeppel Community Sports Center, the campus ice hockey arena.
mather_dining_hall Mather Dining Hall
Moodle The learning management system used by faculty to distribute course materials and grades.
peter_b_s_espresso Peter B's Espresso
Raether Raether Library and Information Technology Center, the main campus library.
The Loop The shuttle service that provides transportation between the campus and downtown Hartford.
the_bistro_true_burger The Bistro (True Burger)
the_cave The Cave
Trinity ID The official identification card required for building access and meal plan usage. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Q1 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 16 approved campus terms and 13 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. Using DormWay at Trinity College What the product handles for students.
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Trinity College Opens 203rd Academic Year with Convocation President Daniel G. Lugo welcomed new students and their families during the formal Convocation and Matriculation ceremony in the Ferris Athletic Center.
Sep 3, 2026
Read More Summer 2026 Campus Improvements Completed Infrastructure updates, classroom upgrades, and renovations to first-year residence halls and athletics facilities were completed over the summer.
Sep 6, 2026
Read More Annual Giving Reaches Record $10.5 Million The Trinity College Fund marked its most successful year in history for fiscal year 2026 thanks to alumni and parent generosity.
Aug 13, 2026
Read More LinkedIn Ranks Trinity Among Top 50 for Career Success Trinity was ranked #5 among liberal arts colleges and #36 nationally for long-term career success by LinkedIn.
Aug 4, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Trinity College
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning: Small Changes that Matter September 10, 2026
A session exploring manageable strategies and ed tech tools that improve access without requiring a complete course overhaul.
NESCAC Virtual Session: What is Energy Consulting? w/ Wood Mackenzie September 10, 2026
A virtual employer info session specifically targeted for students enrolled in NESCAC schools.
NESCAC Virtual Session: Lawrenceville Teaching Fellowship Recruitment September 14, 2026
A recruitment session for the Lawrenceville Teaching Fellowship.
NESCAC Virtual Session: Navigating Fall Recruitment for Students with Disabilities September 15, 2026
A session with LIME focused on navigating fall recruitment for students with disabilities.
NESCAC Virtual Session: Careers at Penguin Random House September 23, 2026
An info session about book publishing careers at Penguin Random House.
NESCAC Virtual Session: Careers at The Hartford September 23, 2026
An info session about career opportunities at The Hartford.
Professional Branding Workshop September 30, 2026
A workshop on professional branding and networking to help students prepare for their career journey.
Make Your Teaching Life Easier and Help Your Students Succeed with UDL October 1, 2026
An interactive session offering a practical overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
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