What qualities does the Cities Program look for in participating students?
Exceptional academic talent and motivation and eagerness to gain deeper knowledge and understanding of cities and urban issues through rigorous, interdisciplinary study.
How do I become a candidate for admission to the Cities Program?
Apply for the Cities Program in the Gateway Programs section of Trinity’s Common App.
Will my chances of being admitted to Trinity be influenced by whether or not I apply to the Cities Program?
No. The program is not a factor in Admissions Office decisions. If you are invited to become a candidate for the program but choose not to do so, that will not adversely affect your chances of gaining admission to Trinity. Nor will those chances be improved if you express interest in the program.
If I am invited to participate in the Cities Program and one of Trinity’s other gateway programs, can I enroll in both?
No. It is not feasible to participate in more than one such program. If faced with a choice, select the program that you think comes closest to your particular academic interests.
Who will be my faculty adviser if I participate in the Cities Program?
Since students in the program usually do not take a first-year seminar, they have as their first-year/sophomore adviser one of the program’s faculty members or its director. When you declare your major in the spring of the sophomore year, you will be assigned an adviser in your major department or program.
If I participate in the Cities Program, will I still have time during my first year to take courses in other subjects, including those in which I may want to major?
Yes. During the first year, students take a total of eight courses. Only three-four of these are Cities-specific courses. Thus, you will have ample opportunity to explore other areas of Trinity’s curriculum.
Will participation in the Cities Program limit my choice of major?
No. The program is designed to be compatible with every major offered at Trinity, including those in the arts, the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
Can Cities Program students study abroad?
Yes. In fact, one of the program’s main expectations centers on overseas study. Students in the program are especially well prepared for certain city-focused study-abroad programs (including summer programs) administered by Trinity or other institutions.
If I am admitted to the Cities Program, will I be entitled to remain in it until completion?
Yes, provided that you do satisfactory work. However, students whose performance falls short of the standards of the program can be required to withdraw from it.
How does the Cities Program relate to Trinity’s general education requirements?
Various Cities Program courses may be used to satisfy the arts, humanities, and social science distribution requirements, as well as the College’s global requirement.
What recognition is accorded students who participate in the Cities Program?
Successful completion of the program is noted on the student’s transcript.
