YOUR NEXT STEP IS HERE
Our commitment as a Christian institution is to seek the good of all our students and neighbors. We recognize that God has given us the gifts we need for the educational and transformational mission to which we have been called, and we are excited to help you continue your journey at Trinity Christian College. Here, you can use what you have already learned to find your vocation and flourish in your calling. Since 1959, Trinity has changed lives through the spirit of innovation, and today is no different. We are leading the way with our Tuition Transparency, Wellbeing Wednesday, and Earn, Network, and Learn initiatives, all rooted in our Christian vision of God, people, and the world around us.
Transferring coursework to Trinity?
You can start the transfer process here with our transfer equivalency guides. Simply find your major and see the course matches. It’s that easy!
For more information about transferring credits, visit the Registrar Office.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Some of Trinity’s scholarships are competitive and have a limited number of available awards. We offer:
We offer 17 different varsity sports with cheerleading coming 2023-2024. Trinity is part of the NAIA, NCCAA and CCAC atheletic affiliations..
For more information about all our sports, visit our Athletics pages.
What do I need to do?
At Trinity, we’re familiar with the needs of transfer students. Our admissions team is here to ease your path as you take the next step on your college journey. If you have further questions, please contact us. We’re here to help.
Complete an Application for Admission and submit your official transcripts.
Upon acceptance, transfer students will receive their transfer credit evaluation by e-mail from the college registrar.
Students are also encouraged to contact their admissions representative to arrange a campus tour and meeting with a department chair.
- Provide official transcript(s) from any college(s) previously attended. Applicants are required to have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.50 (based on all colleges attended) and successful completion of all attempted courses in accordance with Trinity’s standards of satisfactory academic progress.
- Submit a final high school transcript if you have completed less than 24 college credits at the time of application.
- International students must submit an official catalog match transcript evaluation. Read more here.
While we accept students on a rolling admissions basis, the following are the recommended application deadlines for transfer students:
Fall Term – July 1
Students may transfer up to 75 credits from two-year institutions and unlimited credit hours from four-year institutions.
Trinity reserves the right to accept or reject courses for transfer credit. Only college-level coursework earned with a grade of C (2.0) or better from other accredited institutions is accepted for transfer. Based on the number of transferable credits at the time of initial enrollment at Trinity, students fulfill the following Foundations (general education) requirements.
Summary Table of Foundations Requirements for Transfer Students
✔ Requirement must be taken at Trinity
■ Requirement may be taken at Trinity or may be transferred in
x Requirement is waived for Foundations, but may be needed for a major or minor
*Students with two or more years of language study in high school: Take any courses from the World Cultures list to fulfill the World Cultures requirement. (SPAN 101 is one of the options.)
Students with fewer than two years of language study in high school: Take SPAN 101 or another approved language. This language course will fulfill the world cultures requirement.
If you plan to transfer from another institutions and would like to see just what it would take to finish your bachelor’s degree at Trinity, visit: Registrar Page for Transfer Information
The Registrar’s Office at Trinity has created transfer equivalency guides to make your transfer process as smooth as possible, with guides available for over a dozen community colleges and major-specific transfer guides available for our local community colleges.
Interested in taking courses for credit at Trinity without receiving a degree? Complete the Unclassified Student Application. If you are no longer in high school, transcripts are not necessary.
If an unclassified student decides to work toward a degree, the student must apply for admission as a degree seeking student. Financial aid is not available for unclassified students.
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree may enroll at Trinity to obtain teaching certification for the state of Illinois. Any interested person must complete the application for admission, and submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Transcripts will be evaluated to determine which courses are needed for certification.
Adult learners (23+) seeking only evening classes should refer to Trinity’s accelerated Adult Programs. To learn more about available programs and request information, visit adultstudies.trnty.edu.
