Frequently Asked Questions – ROC

No. It must be a tenure stream, or equivalent faculty member.

For students in TRN477, you the student are the primary author of completed work in the Comprehensive Paper program.

No. Students must be in their 3rd year or higher to enroll in the Comprehensive Paper program.

Yes, but students must contact their undergraduate College Registrar to activate student status.

As early as possible. Students have had more success planning their application during the spring and summer because faculty are typically more accessible during this time.

Yes, you have to be a Trinity College student to enroll in Trinity’s Comprehensive Paper.

The differences are somewhat subtle. The Comprehensive Paper emphasizes critical analytical skills and writing skills. The Independent Studies, on the other hand is more of a research report. Required elements include: title, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, figures and tables.

Also, the Independent Studies program is open to students of all colleges. The Comprehensive Paper is open to Trinity College students.