Global Programs Petitions

Global Program Petitions can be submitted for programs that are not a Trinity College Affiliated Global Program.

Global Programs Petition Process and Rules:

• Petitions are submitted as part of GEO Global Programs application.
• Petitions are required for semester-long programs only.
• Submitting a petition does not guarantee approval.
• Students should review the Trinity College International Travel Policy before submitting a petition. If the program country is at a US State Department Travel Advisory Level 3, you will be asked to submit a separate request for an exception to the policy. If the country is at a Travel Advisory Level 4, Trinity does not allow for exceptions and the petition will not be accepted.
• The GEO and the Dean of Faculty Office will review the petition for final consideration.
• The Global Engagement Office reviews the Program Petitions and conducts an in-depth review of the proposed program to ensure it meets Trinity College’s standards, including student support, academic accreditation, housing, medical/safety support, etc.
• The Trinity College Curriculum Committee will be consulted as needed.
• Global Program petitions can take several weeks to review and process. We recommend students submit a petition no later than the petition deadlines.
  • Fall Semester/Academic Year: December 15th
  • Spring Semester: April 15th
• Students may need to apply to the petitioned program before receiving official approval from Trinity College. Applying to the program does not indicate approval from Trinity and Trinity will not reimburse you for any deposits if the program is not approved.
• Students are responsible for applying directly to their program if the petition is approved.
• Trinity College reserves the right to revoke approvals if necessary.
• Denied petitions are final.

How to submit a Global Program Petition:

• Students must meet with a GEO staff members prior to submitting a program petition to discuss the process and your desired program. Schedule your appointment on Handshake.
• Please also review the Semester Study Away Process for further information on eligibility and requirements.
• Submit the Global Programs Petition Form via the External Program Request to Study Away by the application deadline.

Please be aware that submitting a program petition DOES NOT guarantee it will be approved by the college. Students should have a back-up program in mind.

Students should review the Semester Global Program Financial Planning website to learn about the Home School Tuition Policy and Financial Aid.

Trinity College Rome Campus ONLY:

• The Rome Campus has a 3.0 GPA requirement.
• Applications between 2.5 – 2.99 GPA requires written request & additional materials by the application deadline.   

• • One page essay explaining how the Rome Campus fits with your academic trajectory towards your major and/or minor and how you plan to keep up with your academics while in Rome.  
  • Faculty Recommendation Letter  
• Additional materials should be submitted to the Rome Campus Program Coordinator.

Other Signature Programs or Affiliated Global Programs:

• The Trinity College GPA eligibility for semester global programs is 2.5.
• 2.05 – 2.49 GPA petitions will require:
  • One page essay explaining how the program fits with your academic trajectory towards your major and/or minor and how you plan to keep up with your academics while studying away.
  • Faculty/Academic Adviser Recommendation Letter
  • Additional review by Academic Affairs and is only considered for extraordinary circumstances 
• Petitions should be submitted to the Global Engagement Office by the study away deadlines. See the Semester Study Away Process website for more details.

Below 2.05 GPA will not be considered.

Students who are interested in studying abroad or on a US-Study program their final semester must obtain special approval from the Registrar’s Office.

Students should be aware of the following:

• The student’s graduation date may be postponed until the program  grades or transcript is received and processed by the Registrar’s Office. This typically takes several months although in some cases it can be much longer.
• Walking at Trinity’s commencement may not be possible.
• Students should work very closely with the Registrar’s Office prior to the start of their program to ensure the courses they take are approved. Not doing so may impact completion of the students graduation requirements.