Admissions and Registration Requirements
Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
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Becoming a Trinity at THEARC student can be done in five easy steps!
For a printable list of Admissions Tasks, 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:
- A copy of your High School Diploma,
- A copy of your GED, 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 will need to select a date to come to THEARC to take the exam. A list of dates can be found here.
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 27, 2008, 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 $150 per credit hour. Most courses are 3 credit hours, or $450. Please also allow about $80 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 visit the Financial Aid & Tuition Section of the Trinity website.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, you may come to THEARC during an Admissions Session. For a list of dates, 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.