IDP Admissions

Admissions: A Personalized Approach

The Trinity IDP admissions process is highly personalized so that we can best evaluate the personal and academic experience of our diverse applicants. Because our emphasis is on the individual, each decision is made on a case-by-case basis by the IDP Council, a rotating group of faculty dedicated to working with adult students. Trinity IDP defines adult students as age 23 and older; no one younger than 23 is eligible to enroll in the program.

What We Do Not Require

Our personalized process means that we have few set criteria for admission. We do not require:

• SAT scores

• An associate’s degree (although many of our applicants come directly from two-year colleges)

• A minimum GPA from earlier college courses (although a 3.0 or above is highly favorable)

What About Transfer Credits?

You may transfer up to 18 arts and sciences courses from accredited two- and four-year colleges. We will evaluate your transcript to determine which courses are eligible for transfer credit at Trinity.

How Do I Apply?

The first step in the admissions process is to contact IDP Assistant Director Roberta Rogers to schedule a preliminary interview.  At this meeting, you will receive an overview of the Program as well as information on the application process. The application includes an information form that will be completed by you, along with a personal essay, official transcripts from colleges and high schools or GED, and two letters of recommendation.