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WELCOME TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Hello, Tigers!

From everyone on campus, we are excited to welcome you to the Trinity community!

We are excited you have chosen Trinity as your next home. Your Spring New Tiger Orientation (SNTO) experience is going to be worthwhile and exciting as you embark on your next journey.

From SNTO to your first day of class, our Transfer Orientation experience at Trinity is going to set you up for success both inside and outside of the classroom. You’ll get the opportunity to connect early with staff, professors, and your peers, and learn about all the resources on campus that are here to support you throughout your journey at Trinity.

Should you have any questions regarding Transfer Orientation or about Trinity, please do not hesitate to contact the Orientation and Transitions Team.

From all of us at Trinity, welcome to the family! 

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  210-999-8055 (direct office line)

What to Expect

About Spring New Tiger Orientation (SNTO)

SNTO is an orientation for new students to learn and experience all things Trinity from the beloved traditions to the rigorous academics to the breathtaking views and lush greenery.

  Build Community with your fellow transfer students

  Take care of important business, such as academic group advising.

  Residence hall move-in (for on-campus students)

  A campus tour hosted by your Orientation Team leaders

 

Transfer Student Mentor Program

Trinity recognizes that the transfer student experience is unique. While not first-year college students, transfers are beginning their first year at Trinity University. To help ease their transition and build relationships that last beyond orientation, they will be paired with current transfer students through the Transfer Student Mentor Program. By connecting with experienced mentors, new transfer students will gain valuable insights, guidance, and trusted relationships that enhance and support their experiences as new Tigers!

Orientation Guide

This guide contains all of the important information that you don’t want to miss.

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Orientation Preparation

Bring a laptop, tablet, or a writing pad and pen to all orientation sessions.
Some workshops and sessions will have handouts while others may suggest you write crucial notes or important dates for your knowledge. 

Dietary Restrictions

Several meals during your orientation experience will be provided to you. 
Contact Mindy Tran Champion at @email if you have any dietary restrictions (i.e. nut allergy, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, etc.)

Language Placement Exams

All language placement exams will take place online. Students will receive emails with language exam information individually.

Submit Photo for Tiger Card (TU ID)

 Deadline: January 8th, 5:00pm

All new students are required to submit a valid headshot of their Tiger Card photo.
The Tiger Card is your all-access student ID card from accessing meal plans, laundry, printing, off-campus dining, and more.

Uploading Instructions  Upload Photo

On-Campus Student Employment

If you plan on working on or off-campus during your time at Trinity, please remember to bring appropriate forms of identity required for filling out your I9 documentation. 

 It is imperative that you bring original versions of all necessary documents, copies will not be accepted (this is a Homeland Security requirement, not a Trinity requirement).

List of appropriate forms of identity

Packing List

Make sure you have all of your essentials when packing and moving into your room or to San Antonio. 

What to Bring

TrinAlert

Please set your default notification settings in TrinALERT, our emergency text messaging system. Visit this webpage for log-in instructions and screenshots of the process.

Hint: Students can find TrinAlert opt-in or out and review emergency contact information in their Workday Academic Dashboard.

2025 Schedule of Events

Events and activities are scheduled Sunday, January 12 – Tuesday, January 14.

  SNTO 2025 Schedule

  • Questions

    Email Mindy Tran Champion at @email or call 210-999-8532.  

Save the Date for Upcoming Events
Spring Student Involvement Fair

Friday, January 17th, 3:00-4:30pm, Esplanade

Come to the biannual Student Involvement Fair hosted by Student Engagement & Development. This is your chance to meet 113+ of our student organizations and sign up to get involved. You will make great friends and memories through these organizations, and as a student leader you will get multiple opportunities to learn about leadership at Trinity and how it extends to your career goals post-graduation.

Check out the student organizations we have on our campus!

Weekly Trinity Traditions

Join us for our weekly Trinity traditions of Nacho Hour and Milk & Cookies. Open to the entire Trinity community. Bring your appetite!

Nacho Hour: Every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., Coates Student Center Milk & Cookies: Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m., Coates Student Center

Academic Calendar

See the Academic calendar for key dates for the following:

  • Add/Drop
  • First day of class
  • University holidays (MLK, Spring break, Good Friday)
  • Reading Days
  • Final Exams

Academic Calendar

Stay Connected

Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events from Trinity and to learn about many of the incredible people who are part of our tight-knit community. Do you have a story idea or an event you'd like us to cover? Let us know at @email.

         

Meet the Orientation Team

These awesome Orientation Team (O-Team) leaders are here to welcome you to the Trinity community and to show you all resources available to students including, but not limited to: getting involved on campus, getting internships or on-campus employment, how to start a new student organization, and the best places to study on campus.

You will be accompanied by our three O-Team leaders during your SSO experience. Learn more about each O-Team leader below!

Sydney Hoch
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Evan McEwen