Admission

Admission to Membership in Trinity College, Toronto

Trinity College is one of seven colleges in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. Students apply to the University of Toronto through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and then request membership in Trinity College by ranking Trinity as their first choice of college on the OUAC application. Trinity College will only consider those students that select Trinity as their first choice of college. We also require that applicants complete the Trinity College Student Profile.

Students must first meet University and Faculty entrance requirements before they are considered for membership in Trinity College. If a student who applies for membership in Trinity College is admitted to the University of Toronto, but is not accepted by Trinity College, then the student will be considered for their second choice of college, and so on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What benefit do I get from belonging to a college?

Your college provides a smaller home within the larger University. While all colleges provide similar student services and activities, each has its own personality. Your college serves as a support system where you can readily access academic, personal and financial advising. Your college will also be the major focus of your social life through clubs, parties and other student run activities.

Is it true that Trinity is the most difficult college to get into, and if so, should I even bother to apply? What are the cut-offs?

Although Trinity's admission averages tend to be higher than those of the other colleges, we do not have "cut-off" marks. We look at students' overall records, how well they have performed in subjects related to their proposed courses of study, and the number and breadth of courses they have taken. In addition, for applicants from Ontario high schools, we take into account their Trinity College Student Profile.

Does Trinity have to be my first choice among colleges on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto in order for me to be considered for acceptance by Trinity?

Yes, because more students request a place at Trinity than we can accept. If, for example, 1000 students request Trinity as their first choice, and we only have 400 spots for first-year students, we will choose our 400 out of that 1000 and will not be able to consider students who have listed Trinity as a second choice.

Do I have to complete the Trinity College Profile?

For full information on the Trinity Profile, please click here.

Does being a Trinity College student limit my enrolment in courses or programmes?

No, you may choose from all courses and programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Science, regardless of college affiliation.

Will I be able to take courses at Trinity College?

Yes. The college has many College courses at the introductory level, which allow students to take seminars in a small-group setting. The College also sponsors three programmes: Ethics, Society and Law, Immunology and International Relations. Trinity also has a first-year programme called Trinity One, which has an International Relations stream and an Ethics stream.

Do I have to be Anglican to get into Trinity?

No. The College was founded as an Anglican institution and has an active Chapel community, but the vast majority of our Arts and Science students are not Anglican. Everyone at Trinity is proud of the diversity and inclusivity of our community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Can I take a tour of the College?

Yes. Click here for more information on College tours.