Trinity College, founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592, is the oldest university in Ireland and extends over 40 acres in a unique site in the heart of Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath).  The College Library is one of the largest in Europe.  Among its treasures is the famous 8th century illuminated Irish manuscript, the Book of Kells, which is housed in the Long Room in the Old Library.  Among the many well known men and women educated at Trinity College are the Irish writers Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett; the Irish scholar and Ireland's first President, Douglas Hyde; and the first woman President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Eavan Boland, a contemporary poet who has turned attention to the role of the woman poetin modern Ireland, is a graduate of Trinity College and served as Trinity College's 'Writer in Residence'. In recognition of her work, she was awarded an Honorary Degree from the College of the Holy Cross in June, 2000.

Courses taken so far at Trinity for Holy Cross credit
 

Credits Trinity College estimates 60 units as an approximate to a full academic year. The weighting varies across the different disciplines and depends upon whether a course runs for a single term of a full year. Courses generally range from 5 units to 15 units each. The sciences arrange a specialized course of study formed of smaller interrelated modules: some may earn as little as 1.5 or 3 units, so that you must combine lectures and laboratory meetings which will deepen your understanding of the subject and provide you with a sufficient number of credits.

Independent Cultural Immersion Project (ICIP): 
Students are required to complete an ICIP under the direction of a faculty advisor.  The topic can be in the student's major field or in a related field, but some emphasis should be placed on an aspect of Irish culture.  As an alternative to the ICIP, students may choose to complete a two semester language course in Modern Irish Language and Literature. (N.B. If replacing the ICIP with this course, the course will not count towards the regular courseload, but rather will be recorded on the student's transcript as an "overload.") For interesting information (in Irish and English) relating to Irish language and culture, go to fiosfeasa.com.
 

Housing: Trinity College has limited on-campus housing, though presently expanding accommodation facilities for students.  The college does not arrange off-campus housing; however, the Accomodations Office will provide lists of suitable accomodations (shared house, student flat, family home).  The Study Abroad Office has arranged housing at the International Residence Hall, which is affiliated with the American College Dublin and is a short walk to Trinity College. Some students may also apply to Univeristy Hall, a Jesuit residence hall for young men studying at Trinity and other universities in Dublin.  Applications are available at the Study Abroad Office.  For information on hostels and travel in Ireland go to http://www.usitnow.ie/. Application:  A minimum GPA of 3.5 is generally required, though students who wish to study English literature generally must have a GPA of 3.8, due to the competition for places. Study Abroad Contact Person: Professor Brittain Smith - Associate Director For more pictures of Trinity, follow this link.