{"id":4877,"date":"2022-08-18T12:57:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T12:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/?page_id=4877"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:27:08","slug":"semester","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-students-start-here\/semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester Study Away Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Semester Study Away Eligibility:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, however many programs have higher GPA requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Students must be in good academic and social standing at Trinity College (before and during their semester away).<\/li>\n<li>Students can spend a maximum of 3 semesters away.<\/li>\n<li>Students can study away sophomore year, junior year or senior year (final semester study away requires additional approval from the Registrar&#8217;s Office).<\/li>\n<li>Transfer students are eligible to study away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Programs<\/strong>: Students must have a valid passport with an expiration date 6 months beyond the end date of the program. (Ex: Your program ends in December, Your passport must be valid until the following June).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Students are only able to apply to ONE program unless they are advised otherwise by the OSA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Semester Study Away Requirements:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Students must enroll in a full semester of academic credit while away.<\/li>\n<li>ALL courses taken while away must be in the liberal arts discipline and approved by the college\/academic departments. Students can not take courses without approval.<\/li>\n<li>ALL courses and grades from study away will appear on the students Trinity College transcript. Grades from study away will calculate into the students Trinity College GPA.<\/li>\n<li>Students are only approved to apply to one study away program. Students DO NOT apply to multiple programs unless they are specifically advised to by the OSA to do so.<\/li>\n<li>Programs with internships: The internship must have a FULL credit academic course attached to the internship. Trinity College will not grant credit for the internship alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>STEP 1: RESEARCH PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Selecting the right study away program for you requires research, which can significantly impact your study away experience. Research will help you narrow down the options to one or two programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">WHEN TO DO THIS:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">One year in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">EX: If you plan to study away in the Fall of your junior year, research programs during the Fall semester of your sophomore year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">HOW TO DO THIS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-programs\/semester\/\">BROWSE ALL SEMESTER PROGRAMS HERE<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trinity Signature Programs<\/strong> are administered by Trinity College and include:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/capetown\/\"> Trinity in Cape Town<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinitylamama\/\">Trinity\/LaMaMa Performing Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/rome\/\">Trinity Rome Campus <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/vienna\/\">Trinity in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approved External Programs<\/strong> (AEPs) are study away programs NOT administered by Trinity College but are approved for Trinity students to attend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Petitions<\/strong>: If a student is interested in a study away program NOT approved by Trinity College they must submit a program petition. Spring deadline April 15th, Fall deadline December 15th. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-students-start-here\/petition\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211919885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211919885 BCX0\">Visit the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW211919885 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-students-start-here\/how-to-select-a-study-away-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW211919885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211919885 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">how to select a study away program<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211919885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211919885 BCX0\"> guide.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW211919885 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Begin discussing program possibilities with your Academic Adviser to make sure that your preferred programs are a good fit academically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Talk with friends or fellow students who have gone on these programs. The OSA can connect you with study away alumni.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other helpful resources to starting to explore study away:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the Trinity College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/financial-planning\/semester-study-away-financial-planning\/\">Home School Tuition Policy<\/a> to ensure you understand how tuition, room &amp; board will work with study away.<\/li>\n<li>If you receive Financial Aid, review the following documents:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/study-away-financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid Process for Study Away<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/study-away-faq-financial-aid\/\">Study Away FAQ &#8211; Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>STEP 2: GENERAL STUDY AWAY ADVISING<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><strong>Students are encouraged to meet<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">\u00a0<\/strong><b>with our Study Away Peer Advisors to learn more about important dates, processes and financial information before submitting an external program request to study away or program application<\/b><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">. <\/span><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Only APPLY to ONE program unless advised otherwise by the OSA.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">WHEN TO DO THIS:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">One year in advance.<\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> EX: If you plan to study away in the Fall of your junior year, meet with the OSA during the Fall semester of your sophomore year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">HOW TO DO THIS: <\/span><\/strong><a id=\"menur6on\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/trincoll.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/appointments\/new\" href=\"https:\/\/trincoll.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/appointments\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Schedule an Appointment on Handshake\"><strong>Schedule an Appointment on Handshake<\/strong><\/a> with a peer or professional advisor.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/trincoll.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/appointments\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Handshake<\/a> \u2192 Other Campus Resources \u2192 Select the appointment type that meets your needs<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>STEP 3: APPLY<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">After you have met with the OSA and decide on your ONE program, it&#8217;s time to apply! Some external programs have early deadlines and fill quickly. DO NOT WAIT. APPLY EARLY!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">WHEN TO DO THIS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">FALL &amp; YEAR STUDY AWAY:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><strong>It is HIGHLY recommended that students apply during the J-Term before their fall semester or year away.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DECEMBER 15TH &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-students-start-here\/petition\/\">Program Petitions<\/a> due to the OSA (Petition form is in the External Program Request to Study Away; Firm deadline)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">FEBRUARY 15TH \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/trincoll-horizons.symplicity.com\/index.php?s=programs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=69cf83e35417ad4da4160185841fda39\">External Program Request to Study Away<\/a> due to the OSA (Firm deadline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">MARCH 1ST* \u2013\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinitylamama\/\">Trinity\/LaMaMa Performing Arts Program NYC<\/a> Deadline<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/rome\/\">Trinity Rome Campus Application<\/a> Deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">SPRING STUDY AWAY:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><strong>It is HIGHLY recommended that students apply during the summer before their spring semester away.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>APRIL 15Th &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/trinity-students-start-here\/petition\/\">Program Petitions<\/a> due to the OSA (Petition form is in the External Program Request to Study Away; Firm deadline)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">SEPTEMBER 15TH \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trincoll-horizons.symplicity.com\/index.php?s=programs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=69cf83e35417ad4da4160185841fda39\">External Program Request to Study Away<\/a> due to the OSA (Firm deadline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/capetown\/\">Trinity in Cape Town Application<\/a> Deadline<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/rome\/\">Trinity Rome Campus Application<\/a> Deadline<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/vienna\/\">Trinity in Vienna Application<\/a> Deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">* Some external programs have earlier deadlines and fill quickly. <\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">APPLY EARLY!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">HOW TO DO THIS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Trinity Signature Programs<\/span>: <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Submit a program application ONLY. Links to the application can be found on the specific Trinity programs&#8217; website.<em><strong> Students DO NOT need to submit an External Program Request to Study Away if they are applying to a Trinity Signature Program<\/strong>.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Approved External Programs (AEPs)<\/span>:<\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> First submit an <a href=\"https:\/\/trincoll-horizons.symplicity.com\/index.php?s=programs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=69cf83e35417ad4da4160185841fda39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">External Program Request to Study Away<\/a>. Once your request is approved then apply directly to your approved program on their website. NOTE: <\/span>Students who are interested in petitioning a non-approved study away program must complete the Study Away Petition Form (found in the External Program Request to Study Away).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Apply to ONE program unless advised otherwise by the OSA.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semester Study Away Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, however many programs have higher GPA requirements. Students must be in good academic and social standing at Trinity College (before and during their semester away). Students can spend a maximum of 3 semesters away. 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