Trinity Washington University

Founded in 1897 as Trinity College in Washington, D.C. by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Trinity was the nation’s first Catholic liberal arts college for women. Trinity opened its doors to its first students in 1900 – the Red Class of 1904. Trinity’s first building, Main Hall, was built in stages, with the cornerstone set in 1899, the south wing open to students in 1900 and the building completed with the addition of the north wing in 1909 – when electricity was installed. In the early years, Main Hall included all of the classrooms, student rooms, dining hall, library, chapel and convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Consistent with Trinity’s Statement of Mission, the university’s educational goals for all programs are:

To prepare students intellectually, ethically, and spiritually for work, civic, and family life by infusing the curriculum with the knowledge, skills, and values that characterize liberal learning (links Mission Statement to Liberal Arts Competencies in Gen Ed and Programs)
To prepare students intellectually, ethically, and spiritually for work, civic, and family life by infusing the curriculum with principles of equity, justice, and honor (links Mission Statement to Ethics Goals in Gen Ed and Programs)
To prepare students intellectually, ethically, and spiritually for work, civic, and family life by emphasizing integration of liberal learning with professional preparation (links Mission Statement to Applications goals in Gen Ed and Programs)