Admissions and Registration Requirements

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

A College Degree is closer than you think…

Becoming a Trinity at THEARC student can be done in five easy steps!

For a printable list of Admissions Steps, please click here.

1. Apply for Admission

Please download a copy of the Application for Admission to Trinity's Associate Degree Program

After you have completed and signed the application, please mail it to:

Trinity Office of Admissions
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017

2. Submit Previous Education Verification

You must submit one of the following:

An official high school transcript, or
An official GED Transcript, or
Official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended

Please note: If you are planning to transfer college-level credit from another institution, you must submit an official college transcript. Please contact your previous institution and have the official transcript sent to the address above as soon as possible.

3. Complete the Placement Exam

The Placement Exam is used to determine your course placement for English and Math. The Placement Exam must be completed at THEARC. Once you have been accepted, you may come to Main Campus or you may go to THEARC during specific times to complete the exam.

Register online to take the assessment. If you need to reschedule your test session, contact the Office of Academic Support and Testing Services at skillsassessment@trinitydc.edu. DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO RESCHEDULE YOUR ACCUPLACER TEST SESSION.

If you are NOT available for one of the dates listed above, contact Vivian Wilds or call 202-884-9636 to register.

If you have questions, comments or concerns about the assessment, contact Kimberly LaBoone or call 202-884-9360.

Please note, all students must take the Placement Exam.

4. Register

Immediately after you have completed the Placement Exam, you may select your courses for the upcoming semester. New Student Registration Form

Classes begin on May 26, 2009, so please make sure you complete all of the steps before that date.

Your advisor can be reached at either of the following:

washingtonc@trinitydc.edu or 202-884-9302

5. Make Payment Arrangements

The tuition for the AA degree is $160 per credit hour. Most courses are 3 credit hours, or $480. Please also estimate about $100 per course for the cost of books.

You have several options to finance your education: grants/student loans, a payment plan, or employer tuition reimbursement. Please contact Enrollment Services/Financial Aid for more information.

If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, you may come to Main Campus or you may go to THEARC during specific times to do so. For a list of dates and times at THEARC, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Services at 202-884-9530 . They can help you with any questions you may have about financing your education.