Dr. Steven Bachrach
Class Marshal
Welcome,
Future Alumni! The first thing we need to say is “Congratulations!” You’ve
worked hard to get here, and even though this is a new starting point, being
accepted to study at Trinity is also quite an accomplishment. You’ve all done
well, be proud of that. We feel so very privileged to be given this opportunity
to be involved in your Trinity experience, and we’re looking forward to meeting
you and talking to you during the year’s events. more>>
John & Darcy Collins
John & Darcy Collins
Alumni Sponsor
As part of your Orientation, you’re requested to read the Summer
issue of Student Health 101. Register your e-mail address and you’ll be
entered to win $1,000
Here's what you’ll find in Student Health 101:
Roommates and Shared Spaces: Do's and don'ts of living with others
Schooling on a Shoe String?: Tips for budgeting and saving while still having fun!
Expectations and the Year Ahead
Schooling on a Shoe String?: Tips for budgeting and saving while still having fun!
Expectations and the Year Ahead
Undoubtedly, you have some expectations about the
college life that awaits you. Perhaps
you eagerly anticipate the forthcoming freedom and adventure. Perhaps you anticipate that leaving your
family, friends, and pets will be difficult.
Perhaps you expect to encounter some challenges during the year ahead. Check out this link to gain a preview of some of the changes that are likely to
come your way. And know that if any of
the changes and challenges that await you become overwhelming, you’ll be in
good company, and one of your many resources will include we friendly folks at Counseling Services. Check us out!
Disability Services for StudentsIf you received
academic accommodations in high school, please be aware that the process for receiving
accommodations in college differs significantly. The DSS Coordinator, who is a member of the
staff of Counseling Services, is eager to guide you through the process. To learn more, visit the DSS website. When you are ready to request accommodations,
call 210-999-7411 to schedule an appointment with the DSS coordinator who
assists about 140 students each year as they pursue academic success.
Greetings, Class of 2017 and welcome on the
behalf of the Career Services office!
Your first year in college is intended to provide you with a myriad of
experiences. During the course of your discoveries at Trinity, we at Career Services
hope your experiences are as intentional as they are engaging. You may not
realize it, but the things you do in the coming weeks can actually be crucial
to your major
selection, internship
experience, and career
exploration. Stop by and talk to your career advisor
to discuss how you can start the process right.
August/September To Do
List
- Attend the NSO session: “Career Road Map: Let Your Interests Guide You” on Saturday, August 24 @ 11:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.
- Read your Career Services weekly Event
Letter, beginning September 18
Additional Information
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Appointments: 210-999-8321
Questions: careerservices@trinity.edu
Residence Hall Move-In
Trinity University works to make your move in experience as smooth as possible. New students will check-in to the residence halls on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Move-in is scheduled by hall. We ask that you respect these time periods (listed below). Check out the First-Year Move In Day page to learn more about your first day on campus and specific move-in directions.
Trinity University works to make your move in experience as smooth as possible. New students will check-in to the residence halls on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Move-in is scheduled by hall. We ask that you respect these time periods (listed below). Check out the First-Year Move In Day page to learn more about your first day on campus and specific move-in directions.
Witt-Winn 8 – 9 a.m.
Calvert 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Herndon 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Miller 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Beze 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tip: Clearly
label all of your items with your name, hall, and room number and have this
information handy - it will speed things up!
New Student Orientation (NSO) Get ready for NSO, a week-long celebration of all things Trinity!
It's designed to make you feel right at home as a member of the newest
class of Tigers. All new students participate in events that enhance your
social and academic development. We’ll help you take care of details like
placement exams, advising, and registration. We’ll also acquaint you with
campus life, help you build community with your classmates, and assist you in
your transition to the academic rigor of Trinity.
NSO begins on August 22, 2013 after residence hall move-in.
NSO begins on August 22, 2013 after residence hall move-in.
AlcoholEdu All new students must complete these
online modules before registering for classes. Don’t delay! Visit the Tiger’s Lair and log in with your Trinity
username. Click on the AlcoholEdu button.
TrinALERT All new students must sign into this
emergency text messaging service and set their default preferences before
registering for classes. Log into Tiger
Paws and select
“TrinALERT emergency system” under the registration menu.
All Trinity
University students are offered a special rate at the local YMCA, which is
walking distance from campus. The rate is $180, due up front, for nine months.
That is an excellent value of $20 per month. The Bell Center facilities are
sufficient for all work-out needs. The YMCA offers a little more selection of
equipment and an array of classes not offered on campus (Zumba, Body Pump,
etc.) Sign-up for membership when you check-in at the Bell Center on August 22.
YMCA staff will be on hand!
Please
join Dean of Students David Tuttle for the Sixth Annual Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge and Kayla Mire
Food Drive. The race will be part of the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
and Half Marathon
on Sunday, November 17, 2013. If you build up a running/walking base of three
to four miles, you can accomplish this milestone! Click here to view a video.
Sign up through the Half Marathon survey link. This does not commit you to the race yet. You are only signing up to express interest in the Trinity training program. Join the Trinity Half Marathon Facebook group too!
When you are ready to commit, do so by registering for the official race as a member of the Trinity team, runners receive a $10 registration discount (select Team Trinity using the dropdown arrow).
HallympicsSign up through the Half Marathon survey link. This does not commit you to the race yet. You are only signing up to express interest in the Trinity training program. Join the Trinity Half Marathon Facebook group too!
When you are ready to commit, do so by registering for the official race as a member of the Trinity team, runners receive a $10 registration discount (select Team Trinity using the dropdown arrow).
Get
ready to compete for the illustrious title of Hallympics champion! Residence halls will be pitted against one
another in a series of three physical and intellectual events. The games begin on Saturday, August 31 and
will run through September 3. Grab a hall-mate
and head to the fields. You don’t want
to miss this Trinity tradition!
Coates
Caper
Sunday,
August 25, 9 p.m. - midnight in the Coates University Center. We’ve got a dance
party, karaoke, wax hands, tie-dye, mega-trikes, caricatures, corn hole boards,
photos with LeeRoy the Tiger, pizza, cotton candy, nachos… all free, all part
of your New Student Orientation experience!
Feature
at the Fountain
Monday,
August 26, 9 – 11:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or beach towel and come out to Miller Fountain to watch Now You See Me. Plot: “An FBI agent and
an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists
during their performances and reward their audiences with money.” We’ll have
popcorn and cold drinks.
Reading
TUgether Lecture
Wednesday,
August 28, 7 – 9 p.m. Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, winner of a 2011
Pulitzer Prize, will speak on his book The
Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, which documents the first
appearances of cancer thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the
twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it.
Fall
Student Involvement Fair
Friday,
August 30, 8 – 9 p.m. during the opening of the Welcome Week Concert. With over 100 clubs and
organizations on campus, there’s something for everyone! Come explore the variety of involvement
opportunities offered by our student organizations.
Welcome
Week Concert
Friday,
August 30, 8 – 11:45 p.m. The Student Programming Board is
excited to announce our headliner, Bowling for Soup with opening acts by Green
River Ordinance and The Well Reds! “Like" the Student Programming
Board Facebook page and answer our trivia questions
leading up to the concert. Guess
correctly and you could win a meet-and-greet with Bowling for
Soup! NO BAGS OR PURSES ALLOWED; TU IDs will be checked.
Check out the new Trinity
website!
Trinity
is currently doing a “soft rollout” of its new website. The new homepage can be accessed at new.trinity.edu.
The migration of content being retained from the previous Trinity
website to the new website is not yet complete, so the links will frequently
and temporarily send you to the old site.
However,
by November 8 the new website will be in its completely new
form with all new designs, new functionality, new search and fresh content.
While no website is ever complete, it will be the fully implemented new Trinity
website. Check it out. It looks great!
Association of Student Representatives (ASR)
This coming semester, the Association of Student Representatives (ASR) will have senators attend student organization meetings and visit residence halls in order to better understand and address student issues on campus. ASR has been working on some new exciting projects over the summer, including: a new Civic Engagement initiative and some creative events for the fall. Finally, ASR will be hosting a meet and greet early in the semester, hope to see you all there!
This coming semester, the Association of Student Representatives (ASR) will have senators attend student organization meetings and visit residence halls in order to better understand and address student issues on campus. ASR has been working on some new exciting projects over the summer, including: a new Civic Engagement initiative and some creative events for the fall. Finally, ASR will be hosting a meet and greet early in the semester, hope to see you all there!
