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Important Dates

Be mindful of the important dates for academic year Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Break and Move-In Information

The Residential Communities will remain OPEN, and all residents will continue to have access. The Thanksgiving Break Housing Request form will close on Sunday, November 17th. Students MUST submit a request to remain on-campus. Students will receive notification of their request status after the request deadline.

  • Please Note: It is important for our office to be aware of who is remaining on-campus in case of any emergency.
  • The meal plan service will be suspended following the evening meal on Tuesday, November 26th and will resume with the evening meal on Sunday, December 1st.
  • The library and Ferris will be operating on holiday hours. Please refer to Trinity Today for hours of operation during the break.
  • All offices are closed between Wednesday, November 27th – Sunday, December 1st. 
    • Offices will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.
    • Please Note: Campus Safety will remain open during the break.

The Residential Communities will be CLOSED. The Winter Break Housing Request will open Monday, November 18th and close on Sunday, December 8th. Students MUST submit a request to remain on-campus. Students will receive notification of their request status after the request deadline. Members of winter sports teams do NOT need to submit a request.

  • Please Note: Access to the Residential Communities will BE removed for students who do NOT apply and are NOT approved to remain on campus for the Winter Break.
  • To be eligible for winter break housing, ONE of the following conditions must apply:
    • Be an International Student
    • Be working on campus. Please Note: Your supervisor must confirm employment during this period
    • Be completing academic obligations. Please Note: Your professor must confirm the obligation during this period
    • Be taking a J-Term class
    • Be doing an internship. Please Note: We will need confirmation from the Office of Career and Life Design that you are participating in a winter break internship.
  • The meal plan service will be suspended following the evening meal on Wednesday, December 18th and will resume with the evening meal on Saturday, January 18th.
  • All offices are closed between Tuesday, December 24th – Wednesday, January 1st. 
    • Offices will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd.
    • Please Note: Campus Safety will remain open during the break.

The Residential Communities will CLOSE promptly at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 19th. ID Access will be terminated from all buildings on campus at 12:00pm.

  • Students will NOT be permitted to return to campus to retrieve any items once they depart upon closing.
  • Room inspections WILL begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 19th. 
  • DEPATURE CHECKLIST
    • Close and secure ALL windows and doors
    • Throw away all perishable food and be sure dry goods are wrapped
    • Empty out and wipe down refrigerators and freezers
    • Unplug the refrigerator EXCEPT for students residing in the Townhouses, Stowe, or Clemens
    • Turn off automatic alarm clocks
    • Shut off lights
    • Do not leave valuables that can be easily carried away, i.e., laptops, tablets, phones, etc.
    • Please be sure to take any medication and important documents 
  • NOT RETURNING FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEMESTER
    • Students going abroad for the spring 2025 semester or not returning to campus after the break:
      • Rooms MUST be returned to the original condition (personal items removed and the room cleaned) 
      • Students will be charged a repair/replacement fee for damage to the room and/or furniture
      • Personal items left behind will be disposed of
        • STUDENTS WILL BE CHARGED A CLEANING FEE for the removal of items left in the room (i.e., personal items and/or tras

The dining halls (i.e., Mather, the Cave, and the Bistro) will be closed during school breaks including:

    • Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27th – Sunday, December 1st (meal plan resumes with the evening meal)
    • December Break: Thursday, December 19th – Wednesday, January 1st
    • J-Term: Thursday, January 2nd – Friday, January 17th
    • Spring Break: Saturday, March 15th – Sunday, March 23rd (meal plan resumes with the evening meal)

To support students who are on campus during these breaks, students will have card access to Trinity’s food pantry located on the lower level of Mather. This program is similar to the one offered in summer 2024 for the students living on campus. It was highly successful in meeting student needs. We look forward to working with you when the dining halls are closed. Here are the specifics of the program:

  • There is no cost to use the food pantry.
  • It is located next to the main staircase leading up to Mather Dining Hall and is accessible daily, 8:30 am – 8:00 pm.
  • Students can find pantry staples as well as hygiene products.
  • Trinity College will be using its resources to help stock the pantry.
  • Students who are in residential communities without kitchens will be provided temporary access to buildings with kitchens to aid in preparing meals.

For those receiving financial aid, there may be excess aid available on your student account that can be used for educational related expenses. We encourage all students to consider using refunds when budgeting for intersession food (if you purchase groceries off campus rather than using the on campus food pantry which is free), classes, supplies etc.

  • Please reach out to the Office of Student Accounts and Loans at 860-297-2828 to confirm if your account shows an existing refund.
  • The Office of Financial Aid would be more than happy to discuss additional resources should you need guidance. You may set up an appointment by giving us a call at 860-297-2046 or via email at [email protected].

Students will be asked to complete the necessary forms to request housing during the breaks to assist with providing support during these times.

  • There is no additional charge for students to remain on campus during these breaks.
  • Students will be asked to provide reasoning for their request to remain on campus.

All students will need to complete the check in process prior to moving into their residential community. 

  • Saturday, January 18 – Returning Students including off-campus and commuter students
    • Location: Washington Room, Second Floor from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 19 – Returning Students including off-campus and commuter students
    • Location: Washington Room, Second Floor from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Early move-in will NOT be permitted unless granted approval. Students who arrive early without approval will be asked to make alternate arrangements. 

Students MUST complete the check-in process. Failure to do so WILL result in a $200 improper check-in fee.

  • Please Note: Students will not have access to their Residential Community and other buildings on-campus until they have completed the check-in process. 
  • Early move-in will NOT be permitted without approval; an early move-in fee may be applied.
  • December 2024 Break Move-In/ Check-In Dates
    • Students approved for December break will continue to have access to their residential communities through the entire break.
    • Students will be expected to check in on January 2nd for J-Term access (Check-In at the Admissions Center, Ground Floor from 9:00am – 5:00pm) and on January 20th or 21st for spring 2025 semester access (Check-In at the Austin Arts Center Lobby from 8:00am – 6:00pm).
  • Winter & Spring 2025 Move-In/ Check-In Dates
    • Thursday, January 2nd (Check-In at the Admissions Center, Ground Floor from 9:00am – 5:00pm)      
      • Students approved for winter break housing
    • Thursday, January 16th (Check-In at the Admissions Center, Ground Floor from 9:00am – 5:00pm)      
      • Community Advisors & Resident Advisors
    • Saturday, January 18th (Check-In at the Austin Arts Center Lobby from 8:00am – 6:00pm)      
      • All remaining students, including off-campus and commuter students
    • Sunday, January 19th (Check-In at the Austin Arts Center Lobby from 8:00am – 6:00pm)    
      • All remaining students, including off-campus and commuter students

The Residential Communities will remain OPEN, and all residents will continue to have access. The Spring Break Housing Request will open Monday, February 10th and close on Sunday, March 2nd. Students MUST submit a request to remain on-campus. Students will receive notification of their request status after the request deadline. 

  • Please Note: It is important for our office to be aware of who is remaining on-campus in case of any emergency.
  • The meal plan service will be suspended following the evening meal on Friday, March 14th and will resume with the evening meal on Sunday, March 23rd. 
  • The library and Ferris will be operating on holiday hours. Please refer to Trinity Today for hours of operation during the break.

The Residential Communities will CLOSE promptly at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 10th for non-graduating students. ID Access will be terminated from all buildings on campus at 12:00pm.

  • Students approved to remain on campus for graduation activities and the summer will continue to have access to their spring housing assignment. 
  • Room inspections WILL begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 10th. 
  • DEPATURE CHECKLIST
    • Rooms MUST be returned to the original condition (personal items removed and the room cleaned) 
    • Close and secure ALL windows and doors
    • Throw away all perishable items
    • Shut off lights
    • Students will be charged a repair/replacement fee for damage to the room and/or furniture
    • Personal items left behind will be disposed of
      • STUDENTS WILL BE CHARGED A CLEANING FEE for the removal of items left in the room (i.e., personal items and/or trash)

The Residential Communities will CLOSE promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th.

  • Please Note: 
    • Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for interim summer housing and MUST complete a request. 
    • Please refer to the summer housing application section for eligibility guidelines.
    • UNLESS APPROVED FOR INTERIM SUMMER HOUSING OR SUMMER HOUSING, STUDENTS WILL NEED TO VACATE CAMPUS ON MAY 18TH!

Application Information

The Commuter Student Status Application will open Sunday, March 16th and close Sunday, April 6th.

  • Please Note: Students who currently have commuter status MUST reapply for approval.
  • Students MUST submit an application to be considered for commuter student status. To be eligible for commuter student status, students must meet ONE of the following conditions: 
    • Be residing with your parents or legal guardians in their permanent legal residence within a 50-mile radius from the Trinity College campus
    • Be a student who is aged 25 years or older
    • Be a student with a child(ren) and/or dependents
    • Be a student who is married and living with their spouse
  • Students will receive notification of their application status during the week of April 6th.

Students who wish to apply for a housing accommodation MUST do so through the Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC). Housing accommodations can include a single room, a private bathroom and/or kitchen, an emotional support animal (ESA), or an air-conditioner unit.

  • Please reach out to the SARC Coordinator at [email protected] regarding the process.
  • Please visit https://www.trincoll.edu/sarc for more information and to complete the application. 
  • The deadline to apply for a housing accommodation is Sunday, March 30th. 
    • Please Note: You will be required to submit medical documentation to support your application. 

The Off-Campus Housing Application will open Monday, January 6th and close Friday, March 14th.

  • Please Note: Students who currently live off-campus MUST reapply for approval.
  • Students MUST submit an application to be considered for off-campus housing. To be eligible for off -campus housing, you must meet the following conditions: 
    • Be a member of the Class of 2026 or Class of 2027. 
      • Please Note: Students in the class of 2028 are NOT eligible to apply for off-campus housing
    • Students MUST be in good Academic Standing (If you are unsure of your academic standing, please check your academic transcript)
    • Students MUST be in good Social Standing (If you are unsure of your social standing, please email housing@trincoll.edu)
  • Applications will be reviewed and approved until the off-campus housing cap of 175 is reached. Students will receive notification of their application status during the week of March 16th.
  • If the application is NOT approved, eligible students can REQUEST to be placed on the off-campus housing waitlist or can elect to participate in the on-campus housing selection process in April.
  • Students who choose to live off-campus without approval will be charged a $2,500 fee. The $2500 fee will NOT be waived. There is NO appeal process to waive this fee.

The Housing Selection process (i.e., group formation) will begin on Monday, April 14th. Selection of housing for the 2025-2026 academic year will begin on Monday, April 21st and conclude on Friday, April 25th. 

  • The following students are NOT eligible to participate in the housing selection process:
    • Students studying abroad during the Fall 2025 semester
    • Students who have a financial hold
    • Students who are approved for a housing accommodation through the SARC office with the exception of those approved for an AC Unit
    • Students who have accepted positions as a Community Advisor, Resident Advisor, or First-Year P.R.I.D.E. Leader
    • Students who will be residing in the FRED (Summit East). 
      • Please Note: There is a separate application process to live in the FRED
    • Students aged 25 or older
  • Students who have been approved for off-campus housing or commuter student status and instead wish to participate in the housing selection process MUST notify our office prior to the week of April 21st by emailing housing@trincoll.edu. 
  • Further details regarding the housing selection process will be sent early in the Spring 2025 semester

The Summer Housing Application will open Monday, March 3rd and close Sunday, April 27th.

  • Students MUST submit an application to remain on-campus for the summer. To be eligible for summer housing, students must meet ONE of the following conditions: 
    • Be enrolled in an in-person class(es) for summer session I and/or summer session II
    • Be a participant in a summer research program at Trinity
    • Be completing graduation requirements
    • Be a summer employee at Trinity  
    • Be a participant in a summer internship in the Hartford area
      • Please Note: This only applies to students currently enrolled at Trinity College
  • Students will receive notification of their:
    • Application status during the week of April 27th .
  • Students MUST remain in their spring housing assignment until their summer housing placement is ready for occupancy. 
    • Please Note: Students will NOT have access to their summer housing placement until we receive confirmation from the Facilities department that the room is ready.
  • Students who depart campus prior to the summer housing transition can only return to campus when their summer placement is ready for occupancy. 
    • Please Note: Students MUST remove ALL belongings from their spring housing placement when departing campus.
  • Students will be given 72 hours to transition from spring housing to summer housing.
    • Please Note:
      • Students MUST place their personal belongings in their individual room.
      • Individual room placement within a quad may be ready prior to other rooms/common areas being cleaned. 
        • Personal belongings left in uncleaned rooms and common areas will be removed. 
      • Students will be notified when the entire quad has been cleaned.
  • Summer housing costs will begin the week of May 11th. More information will be shared in the spring about the weekly cost. 
  • Students participating in on campus research through the Dean of Faculty office are covered for summer housing costs for a ten-week period.
    • Please Note:
      • Students WILL be responsible for remaining summer housing costs beyond the ten-week period.
      • Students employed on campus MUST check with their department/office regarding coverage for summer housing costs. 
  • Students departing campus prior to the fall housing transition MUST place their belongings in storage. 
    • Personal belongings left behind will be removed at the time of cleaning.  

The Interim Summer Housing Request will open Monday, April 14th and close on Sunday, May 4th. 

  • Students MUST submit a request to remain on-campus. Students will receive notification of their request status after the request deadline.
    • Students still in athletic competition do NOT need to complete a request and will not be charged a fee. 
  • Please Note: Students who are NOT approved will NOT have access to their residential community and individual rooms. 
  • Non-graduating students approved for interim summer housing will be charged a daily fee starting the week of May 11th.
    • Graduating seniors will be charged starting the week of May 18th.
  • Summer Interim Housing will ONLY be available from Sunday, May 11th through Saturday, May 31st.
  • Students who expect to remain on-campus beyond May 31st MUST apply for summer housing.