And our classroom, our community, and our connection to the world.

A liberal arts education at Trinity doesn’t stop at the edge of campus.

Our 100-acre residential campus gives you the traditional college experience. Just beyond it, Connecticut’s capital city gives you opportunities to learn, work, serve, explore, and build relationships in the real world. At Trinity, you’ll find internships, research, community partnerships, cultural experiences, and career connections just beyond the Long Walk.

  • 200+ internship, research, and co-curricular opportunities
  • Connecticut’s capital city—with government, healthcare, finance, arts, nonprofits, and more
  • Boston and New York City within easy reach

What does Hartford mean for you? 

Learn beyond the classroom

Take what you’re studying and put it into practice through research, community-engaged learning, internships, and partnerships throughout Hartford, including the Liberal Arts Action Lab. 

Build your résumé early

Intern with government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, art organizations, and other employers throughout the region. Hartford puts a wide range of professional experiences within reach while you’re still an undergraduate.  

Find your community 

Volunteer, mentor, conduct research, work with Hartford residents, and join community organizations through Trinity’s civic-engagement programs. You won’t just study in a city. You’ll become part of a community.  

Discover a Capital city

Find your favorite coffee shop, see a show, try a new restaurant, visit a museum, catch a game, go to a festival, and explore a neighborhood. Your college experience doesn’t have to end when class is done.  

What Families Want to Know about Hartford

Trinity gives you the best of both worlds: a beautiful, traditional residential liberal arts college campus and access to opportunities of a Capital city in your backyard.  

Our campus is compact and it’s easy to get around by walking or by bike. In addition, the Campus Safety Department runs a safety shuttle service​ during the academic year with stops located across campus. An off-campus shuttle service is also available through Campus Safety, seven days a week, from 5:00–11:00 p.m.

A free Bantam Bus Pass is available to all students providing access to all local CT buses and vans are available to rent.

Learn more about transportation options at Trinity College.

Everything from internships and research to restaurants, museums, concerts, community service, athletics, and cultural events, students have access to a multitude of Hartford happenings.

Trinity students can begin building professional experience while they’re still undergraduates through internships, research, civic engagement, and relationships with organizations throughout Hartford and beyond.  

Students learn how to navigate Hartford confidently, whether they are heading to an internship, volunteering in the community, or exploring the city with friends. Like any college in a city, Trinity encourages students to be aware of their surroundings and make thoughtful decisions when traveling on and off campus. Campus Safety works around the clock to support the Trinity community, and students have access to nighttime campus shuttles, walking and remote escorts, emergency resources, and safety information.

Safety is a shared responsibility, and Trinity provides students with the resources, guidance, and support they need to make informed choices and take full advantage of living and learning in a capital city.

A Bird’s Eye View of Hartford

Explore Hartford through a stunning aerial view.