Trinity College's historic Long Walk - the only work in America by British architect William Burges, and NRHP-listed as recently as 2024 - anchors a campus where a superstitious plaque near Northam Tower is said to bar graduation for anyone who steps on it outside Commencement, with first-year students living in the Long Walk Neighborhood's Jarvis and Northam residential communities.
Enrollment
2,204
Total Students
Freshman Class
551
Approx.
Move-In Dates
September 3 - September 3, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
31%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Upload your photo to the student portal ahead of arrival so your ID can be printed and ready for you on move-in day - completing this step in advance helps avoid delays. Make sure your consent and immunization documentation has been submitted to the Health Center beforehand as well. Pre-Orientation Programs begin separately on August 26, 2026, ahead of the general move-in date, for students specifically enrolled in those programs.
September 3 - September 3, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Jarvis Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Northam Towers
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Trinity College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO, required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
September 3 - September 7, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,890
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Trinity College.
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