{"id":213,"date":"2020-10-28T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T17:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=213"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:45:07","slug":"hartford-consortium-for-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/registrar\/students\/hartford-consortium-for-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Hartford Consortium for Higher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trinity is a proud member of the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, a partnership among several local institutions, including: Capital Community College (CT State), Goodwin University, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, Manchester Community College (CT State), University of Connecticut \u2013 Hartford, University of Hartford, University of Saint Joseph, and Trinity College.<\/p>\n

Through this program, Trinity students have the opportunity to enroll in liberal arts courses not offered at Trinity at no additional cost beyond full-time tuition (note: some courses may carry additional fees). <\/a>Enrollment is available on a space-available basis only. The cross-registration form can be found on this page under timetable.<\/p>\n

Jump to: Undergraduate Students<\/a> | Graduate Students<\/a> | Employee Students<\/a> | Timetable<\/a> | Participating Institutions<\/a><\/p>\n

Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n

Outgoing Students<\/h4>\n

Full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree at Trinity can participate in the consortium. A student may enroll in up to 2 courses per fall and spring semesters at participating institutions. No more than 4 courses are allowed per year.<\/p>\n

The following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n

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  1. Students need pre-approval:\n
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    1. From their department for courses meeting major or minor requirements, and<\/li>\n
    2. From the Registrar\u2019s Office for courses meeting distribution requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. Students are not allowed to cross-register for:\n
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      1. A course that is currently offered at Trinity College,<\/li>\n
      2. Any course outside of liberal arts,<\/li>\n
      3. Community college courses once 17.5 credits have been earned, and<\/li>\n
      4. Online courses (synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      5. Full-time students will not be assessed additional Trinity tuition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Incoming Students<\/h4>\n

        Degree-seeking undergraduates from any Hartford Consortium member can cross-register for Trinity College spring and fall semester courses, if:<\/p>\n

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        1. The student meets prerequisites,<\/li>\n
        2. <\/a>The course has available seats,<\/li>\n
        3. The host instructor consents, and<\/li>\n
        4. The home campus will assess tuition to cover enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Graduate Students<\/h2>\n

          Outgoing Students<\/h4>\n

          Trinity College degree-seeking graduate students can participate in the consortium. The following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n

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          1. Students need pre-approval from their department for courses meeting degree requirements.<\/li>\n
          2. The student may enroll in up to 2 courses per academic year at participating institutions. No more than 5 courses are allowed per degree.<\/li>\n
          3. Graduate students on part time status will be assessed additional home tuition to cover enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Incoming Students<\/h4>\n

            Degree-seeking graduate students from any Hartford Consortium member may cross-register for Trinity College Spring and Fall Semester courses for up to 2 courses per academic year and no more than 5 courses are allowed per degree, if:<\/p>\n

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            1. The student meets prerequisites,<\/li>\n
            2. <\/a>The course has available seats, and<\/li>\n
            3. The host instructor consents.<\/li>\n
            4. The home campus will assess tuition to cover enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Employee Students<\/h2>\n

              Outgoing Students<\/h4>\n

              Trinity College employees who are seeking a Trinity degree can participate in the consortium. The following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n

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              1. The employee\/student is subject to the same restrictions and approvals for their degree level listed above (undergraduate or graduate).<\/li>\n
              2. Employee\/student on part time status will be assessed additional home tuition to cover enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Incoming Students<\/h4>\n

                Hartford Consortium employees who are degree-seeking students from any Hartford Consortium member can cross-register for Trinity College Spring and Fall Semester courses. The following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n

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                1. The employee\/student is subject to the same restrictions as their degree level listed above (undergraduate or graduate).<\/li>\n
                2. The employee\/student meets prerequisites,<\/li>\n
                3. The course has available seats, and<\/li>\n
                4. <\/a>The host instructor consents.<\/li>\n
                5. The home campus will assess tuition to cover enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Timetable<\/h2>\n

                  Students should consult with their adviser during advising week if they are planning to take a course through the consortium at a participating institution. Complete all sections of the cross-registration form including obtaining your adviser’s signature. Use a separate form for each course request.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Submit the form(s) to your home institution registrar\u2019s office for approval.
                    \n                    Undergraduate and graduate students form<\/a>
                    \n                    Employee student form<\/a><\/li>\n
                  2. Upon approval by the home institution, submit the completed and signed form to the registrar\u2019s office at the host institution for final submission and approval.\n