why Trinity
Choosing a university
is more than choosing where to study — it is choosing where you will grow, discover your potential, make life-long friendships, and begin shaping your future.
Trinity Community
Being a part of Trinity
gives students the best of both worlds: a small home base and full access to all the benefits associated with Canada’s largest university – the University of Toronto. With a diverse student body and a supportive community, Trinity is a place where students can get involved and feel they belong.
your future
Trinity is a place
where ambitious minds are encouraged to dream boldly, challenge themselves, and turn ideas into meaningful achievements. If you are ready to learn, grow and make a difference, Trinity is the place for you!
Experience Trinity
At Trinity, you will learn from inspiring academics, connect with like-minded inquisitive students from diverse backgrounds, and gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in a changing world.
Students are the heart of Trinity – inquisitive, intelligent, engaged, ethical and much more.
Through innovative learning, practical experiences, and opportunities beyond the classroom, you will be prepared not only for a career, but for a lifetime of curiosity, leadership and impact. You will be supported when challenges arise, celebrated when you succeed, and inspired to become the best version of yourself.
The college fosters community, responsibility and leadership, and celebrates a culture of openness and diversity.
Throughout your journey, you will have many opportunities to get involved with cherished traditions – from Matriculation during orientation week as a first-year student to the garden party during the annual alumni reunion weekend – that will connect you with members of the Trinity community across generations to celebrate together and to honour the institution’s unique history and values.
Academic Rigour
Founded in 1851, Trinity is known for its academic excellence and is among the smallest colleges in the University of Toronto. Trinity offers an exceptional academic experience and is an innovator in interdisciplinary study. Trinity attracts engaged students who benefit from its many challenging opportunities, including research opportunities associated with academic programs.
Arts & Science Programs
Students will study with leading scholars in small classes and have exceptional learning opportunities. For first-year students, Trinity offers the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program in six streams, which is among the many courses offered by the Faculty of Arts & Science. In upper years, students can enroll in one of Trinity’s competitive programs – Ethics, Society & Law, International Relations or Immunology – that we sponsor on behalf of the Faculty of Arts & Science.
Theology Programs
Trinity College’s Faculty of Divinity is one of the oldest centres for theological study in Canada and is affiliated with the Toronto School of Theology. Among the many advantages of studying at Trinity, our programs are interdisciplinary and reflect contemporary liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral practices. We are a vibrant and inclusive community, with students coming from many ecumenical backgrounds and from across Canada, the United States and around the globe.
Unique to Trinity
Health & Wellness
Overall well-being, including mental, emotional and physical health, is a significant part of what makes students academically successful. Trinity offers dedicated mental health initiatives, support staff, peer advisors, along with wellness spaces and holistic initiatives.
Academic Dons
Trinity is the only college at U of T with Academic Dons! Although they live in Trinity residence, they are available to ALL Trinity students, both residence and commuter students, for consultations on your academic studies throughout your time here.
Sustainability
Trinity’s innovative Integrated Sustainability Initiative incorporates sustainability principles into all facets of the student experience, from academic programs and research opportunities to co-curricular programming.
Top 14 Practical Reasons to Choose Trinity
Small community, world-class university and endless opportunities!
- Be a part of a small, diverse, tight-knit community and make friendships that will last for a lifetime.
- Get academic support from Trinity’s Office of the Registrar and access academic support services including our writing support, learning strategist, accessibility advisor, mentorship, Academic Dons, and the John W. Graham Library.
- Receive student services, community, and residence support from Trinity’s Office of the Dean of Students, Health and Wellness team, Academic Dons, Community Advisors, and Chaplain.
- Receive financial support through Trinity impressive bursary and scholarship program.
- Enroll in one of our innovative programs, which are taught in small classes by leading scholars: Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program; International Relations; Ethics, Society & Law; Immunology and interdisciplinary theology programs.
- Easily combine your academics with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, clubs and activities and experiential and research opportunities.
- Get to know the people who work at Trinity, including the Provost, the Registrar and the Deans.
- Connect with Trinity faculty members and fellows who are among the University of Toronto’s most distinguished and are highly involved in student life.
- Live in residence – choose one of our historic or modern buildings – with a dynamic group of first-year and upper year students.
- Network with our incredible alumni and academic community at College events and other opportunities.
- Join our incredible cohort of outstanding graduates who excel at winning student leadership awards, achieve high academic accomplishments and receive prestigious scholarships.
- Get meaningful and hands-on experience living and learning sustainability through the College’s Integrated Sustainability Initiative, from academics and co-curricular programming to research and experiential learning.
- Be located in an amazing place and have full access to all the benefits associated with the University of Toronto – its libraries, laboratories, extensive research activities, enormous course selection, diverse cultural facilities and social events.
- Learn, live and work in our historic campus that blends traditional design with stunning architecture and modern, sustainability spaces!
beautiful historic campus
Nestled within a historic campus in the heart of the University of Toronto, Trinity College’s iconic buildings and grounds are impressive. Opening in fall 2026: Trinity’s new Lawson Centre for Sustainability allows more students to live on campus and take full advantage of the collegiate experience! Come for a visit and discover our beautiful campus. Questions? Contact Trinity’s Registrar’s Office at trinity.registrar@utoronto.ca