Is Trinity Washington University a Catholic college?

Yes. Trinity Washington University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

What is Trinity Washington University’s Compass Score?

50 out of 100 (grade D). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Trinity Washington University?

Mass is listed at Sisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus; vigil Mass), and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

Trinity Washington University

LocationWashington, DC
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,865 students
SponsorSisters of Notre Dame de Namur

All-female

Official website

Trinity Washington University is a university in Washington, D.C., founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Campus Ministry publishes one weekday Mass on campus (Wednesday) and a chapel open daily, and directs students to the Basilica of the National Shrine for Sunday Mass. The general education curriculum requires two courses from three areas, one of which is religious studies, and Religious Studies is offered as a minor.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 14

Wednesday4:00 PMSisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor) · Per the 'New Catholic Mass Time' event page. The worship page lists Wednesday 12:10 PM in the Chapel in Main (see gaps).
Saturday5:15 PMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus; vigil Mass)
Sunday7:30 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Sunday9:00 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Sunday10:30 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Sunday12:00 PMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus; choir Mass)

Show 8 more mass times

Sunday1:30 PMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus; en español)
Sunday4:30 PMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday7:00 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday7:30 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday8:00 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday8:30 AMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday12:10 PMBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus)
Monday–Friday5:15 PMCrypt Church below the Basilica of the National Shrine (off campus)

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Weekly Catholic Community Mass | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/events/weekly-catholic-community-mass-53 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor).”
The weekly Catholic Community Mass is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel in Main Hall.
Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Saturday, 5:15 pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)”
The Basilica offers a Saturday vigil Mass at 5:15 PM.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Sunday, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Choir), 1:30 pm (en español), 4:30 pm”
The Basilica of the National Shrine offers listed Sunday Masses; students are directed there.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.
“Weekdays, 7 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 noon, and 5:15 pm Crypt Church below the Basilica”
The Basilica's Crypt Church and church offer weekday Masses listed by campus ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Notre Dame Chapel — 0.1 mi
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — 0.5 mi · 400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington
Marian Scholasticate — 0.7 mi · 3885 Harewood Road Northeast
Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1029 Monroe Street Northeast
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.8 mi
Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel — 0.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

45 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (One weekday (Wednesday) on campus. The newer event page gives Wednesday 4:00 PM; the worship page gives Wednesday 12:10 PM. Both show one weekday. See gaps.)
Sources (2)
1. Weekly Catholic Community Mass | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/events/weekly-catholic-community-mass-53 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor).”
  The weekly Catholic Community Mass is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel in Main Hall.
2. Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Mass on Wednesdays at 12:10 noon- Come to Chapel in Main, Second Floor”
  Campus Ministry lists a Wednesday Mass on campus at 12:10 PM in the Chapel in Main.
No:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)No weekend Mass on campus (Sunday Masses listed are at the Basilica of the National Shrine (off campus). Inferred from that complete worship list.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students participate in Sunday Mass at the Shrine.”
  Students attend Sunday Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine, not on campus.
Not enough information:
Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (A named priest, Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P., presides at the Wednesday Mass. No page presents a priest as campus chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are blessed to have Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P. preside at our Wednesday Mass at 12:10.”
  Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P., presides at the Wednesday Mass.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Chapel in Main, 2nd Floor is open daily throughout the day, so stop in when you feel the desire for personal prayer”
  The chapel in Main Hall, 2nd floor, is open daily for personal prayer.
Yes:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (38 weekly times documented: 38 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

0 of 100 points on what we could document.

No:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Values & Beliefs requires two courses from three areas (Global Affairs. Religious Studies. Philosophy/Ethics). A student can meet it without any Religious Studies course; the minimum required theology is zero.)
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/gen-ed-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students must complete two courses in a different discipline from the following three areas:”
  Values & Beliefs requires two courses from three areas: Global Affairs, Religious Studies, and Philosophy/Ethics.
  “Religious Studies (choose one course for a total of 3 credits)”
  One Religious Studies course is one option within the Values & Beliefs area; the RST option is any RST course.
No:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)The requirement can be met with no Catholic theology content (The Religious Studies option is 'Any Religious Studies (RST) course' and is one choice among three areas; the requirement can be met without Catholic content.)
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/gen-ed-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Religious Studies (choose one course for a total of 3 credits)”
  One Religious Studies course is one option within the Values & Beliefs area; the RST option is any RST course.
No:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Philosophy/Ethics is one of three choice areas in Values & Beliefs. A student can meet the requirement through Global Affairs and Religious Studies; the minimum required philosophy is zero. The Critical Reasoning course (PHIL 150 / COM 150) is cross-listed and not presented as a philosophy requirement.)
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/gen-ed-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students must complete two courses in a different discipline from the following three areas:”
  Values & Beliefs requires two courses from three areas: Global Affairs, Religious Studies, and Philosophy/Ethics.
  “Philosophy/Ethics (choose one course for a total of 3 credits)”
  Philosophy/Ethics is one option within the Values & Beliefs area.
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
No:
Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The complete list of CAS majors does not include Religious Studies. Religious Studies is offered as a minor only.)
Sources (1)
1. Major and Minor Programs | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/majors-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Religious Studies Sociology Women’s Studies”
  Religious Studies appears in the list of minors; the list of majors offered does not include it.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

64 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (3 professional ministry staff: Director of Campus Ministry (Talita Borges), Gospel Choir director (Samuel Cromwell), and Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P., who presides at Mass. Medium holds whether or not the visiting priest is counted.)
Sources (2)
1. Meet the Staff | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Talita Borges, Director of Campus Ministry”
  Talita Borges is Director of Campus Ministry, Main Hall 224, 202-884-9243, BorgesT@trinitydc.edu.
2. Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mr. Samuel Cromwell directs Trinity’s Gospel Choir, now 10 years strong!”
  Samuel Cromwell directs the Gospel Choir.
  “We are blessed to have Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P. preside at our Wednesday Mass at 12:10.”
  Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P., presides at the Wednesday Mass.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (One retreat found: the IMPACT retreat for RCIA candidates before Easter.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacramental Preparation | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/sacramental-preparation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Candidates for the Sacraments and Confirmation into the Catholic Church will attend a special IMPACT retreat before Easter.”
  RCIA candidates attend an IMPACT retreat before Easter; the process begins in the fall and culminates at the Easter Vigil at St. Martin's.
Partly:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Counted: Trinity Serves (rooted in Catholic social teaching). Trinity Sister Fellowship is listed by campus ministry; no page states it is Catholic; it is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Active Clubs & Leaders | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/student-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rooted in the principles of Catholic social teaching, our organization aims to awaken social consciousness”
  Trinity Serves is a student club rooted in Catholic social teaching; its advisor is Talita Borges.
Yes:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (No page explicitly states that halls are single-sex. The residence policy describes the residence halls as serving women students of a women's college.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life and Campus Housing Policies | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/policies/residence-life-and-campus-housing-policies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “As a women's college, Trinity is particularly concerned to be sure that the women who choose to live on campus are able to enjoy their privacy without intrusion.”
  The residence halls serve women students of a women's college.
Partly:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Visitation hours apply; guests are signed in, must be pre-registered, and visitation runs 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life and Campus Housing Policies | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/policies/residence-life-and-campus-housing-policies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Trinity restricts visitation hours in all residence halls, and reserves the right to suspend visitation privileges entirely as necessary.”
  Visitation hours are restricted in all residence halls.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (An organized service program with weekly service sites, run by Campus Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Service Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Trinity encourages its students to live their faith by serving others and working for social justice.”
  Campus Ministry runs a volunteer service program with weekly service opportunities; students get help in Main Hall, Rm 224.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service and experiential learning are part of the Honors Program, which is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Program Benefits & Experience | Honors Programwww2.trinitydc.edu/honors/community-experience · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “You will actively engage with local and global communities through hands-on experiential learning and service initiatives geared towards social justice.”
  The Honors Program includes experiential learning and service initiatives for honors students.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Campus Ministry names an RST 223 course titled 'Christ, the Church, and Social Justice'. It is not part of the required core.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “A special thank you to the students of Dr. Marino’s RST 223: Christ, the Church, and Social Justice”
  A course titled RST 223: Christ, the Church, and Social Justice is taught at Trinity.
Partly:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Counted: Student Parent Alliance, a student club providing a safe space for parents. Counted as support for parenting students.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Active Clubs & Leaders | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/student-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “To provide a safe space for parents to communicate, learn about campus and community resources”
  The Student Parent Alliance provides a support group for student parents.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Weekly service trips to Christ House and the Capital Area Food Bank (poverty and homelessness), and the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild (ecology). Campus Ministry lists care for creation (Laudato Si) as an emphasis.)
Sources (2)
1. Service Sites | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/service-sites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesday evenings, weekly service trip. For other opportunities at Christ House”
  Campus Ministry lists a weekly Tuesday evening service trip to Christ House, which serves people experiencing homelessness.
  “Ecology, Food Sustainability, Organic Gardening”
  A service site category is ecology, food sustainability and organic gardening (Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild).
2. Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry supports worship opportunities, social justice awareness, with emphasis on Catholic Social Teachings, Notre Dame Hallmarks, climate awareness (Laudato Si)”
  Campus Ministry emphasizes Catholic Social Teaching and care for creation (Laudato Si).
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Cunneen Fellowship is a Campus Ministry program whose placement sites must align with Catholic Social Teaching.)
Sources (1)
1. Sr. Seton Cunneen '65 Summer Service Fellowship | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/cunneen-fellowship-application · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All placement sites must align with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching”
  The Cunneen Fellowship, run through Campus Ministry, requires placement sites aligned with Catholic Social Teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The chapel in Main Hall is open daily for personal prayer, and a Catholic Mass is published for campus each Wednesday.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Chapel in Main, 2nd Floor is open daily throughout the day, so stop in when you feel the desire for personal prayer”
  The chapel in Main Hall, 2nd floor, is open daily for personal prayer.
2. Weekly Catholic Community Mass | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/events/weekly-catholic-community-mass-53 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor).”
  The weekly Catholic Community Mass is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in the Sisters Chapel in Main Hall.
Campus Ministry lists weekly service trips and emphasizes Catholic Social Teaching and care for creation.
Sources (2)
1. Service Sites | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/service-sites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesday evenings, weekly service trip. For other opportunities at Christ House”
  Campus Ministry lists a weekly Tuesday evening service trip to Christ House, which serves people experiencing homelessness.
2. Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry supports worship opportunities, social justice awareness, with emphasis on Catholic Social Teachings, Notre Dame Hallmarks, climate awareness (Laudato Si)”
  Campus Ministry emphasizes Catholic Social Teaching and care for creation (Laudato Si).
Campus Ministry staff include a director, a Gospel Choir director, and a priest who presides at the Wednesday Mass.
Sources (2)
1. Meet the Staff | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Talita Borges, Director of Campus Ministry”
  Talita Borges is Director of Campus Ministry, Main Hall 224, 202-884-9243, BorgesT@trinitydc.edu.
2. Worship Opportunities | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/worship-liturg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mr. Samuel Cromwell directs Trinity’s Gospel Choir, now 10 years strong!”
  Samuel Cromwell directs the Gospel Choir.
  “We are blessed to have Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P. preside at our Wednesday Mass at 12:10.”
  Fr. Michael Kallock, C.S.P., presides at the Wednesday Mass.

Concerns

The core's Values & Beliefs area lets students choose two of three areas; no theology course is required of all students; the Religious Studies option can be avoided.
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/gen-ed-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students must complete two courses in a different discipline from the following three areas:”
  Values & Beliefs requires two courses from three areas: Global Affairs, Religious Studies, and Philosophy/Ethics.
  “Religious Studies (choose one course for a total of 3 credits)”
  One Religious Studies course is one option within the Values & Beliefs area; the RST option is any RST course.
Religious Studies is offered as a minor only.
Sources (1)
1. Major and Minor Programs | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogdiscover.trinitydc.edu/catalog-26-27/majors-cas · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Religious Studies Sociology Women’s Studies”
  Religious Studies appears in the list of minors; the list of majors offered does not include it.
  “The following majors are offered:”
  The list of traditional and interdisciplinary majors in CAS is complete.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Trinity Washington University

Address: 125 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington DC 20017
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Chapel in Main, 2nd floor), Notre Dame Chapel, campus ministry office (Main Hall 224)

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Source: discover.trinitydc.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, discover.trinitydc.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, discover.trinitydc.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 4

Sunday Mass at the Basilica of the National ShrineOff campus
Sundays, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday vigil at 5:15 PM
Campus Ministry notes that students participate in Sunday Mass at the Shrine.
discover.trinitydc.edu, discover.trinitydc.edu
Catholic Community Mass (campus)On campus
Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM
Weekly Catholic Community Mass in the Sisters Chapel, Main Hall, 2nd floor. Light refreshments after Mass every other week.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Reunion Mass, Notre Dame ChapelOn campus
Annual
Annual Reunion Mass held in Notre Dame Chapel.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Trinity Gospel ChoirOn campus
Mondays at 7 PM
Gospel choir directed by Samuel Cromwell; may be taken for one credit.
discover.trinitydc.edu, discover.trinitydc.edu

Service 5

Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild volunteeringOff campus
Seasonal
Volunteers work in the organic garden at the Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy Street NE.
discover.trinitydc.edu, discover.trinitydc.edu
Trinity Serves
Student club rooted in Catholic social teaching, focused on social consciousness and action for justice.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Christ House service trip
Tuesday evenings, weekly
Weekly service trip to Christ House.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Capital Area Food Bank service trip
Friday afternoons, weekly
Weekly service trip to the Capital Area Food Bank.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Sr. Seton Cunneen Summer Service Fellowship
Ten-week summer internship; application for Summer 2027 opens November 2026
Paid ten-week summer internship at a non-governmental organization, with Friday reflection sessions on campus facilitated by Campus Ministry. Placement sites must align with Catholic Social Teaching.
discover.trinitydc.edu

Faith formation 3

A Place to Be, Stillness & Prayer
Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
Recurring prayer and stillness event listed on the campus ministry events calendar.
discover.trinitydc.edu
Trinity Sister Fellowship
Tuesdays at 5 PM
Student-run organization under the Office of Student Activities, with a Bible study; advised by campus ministry staff.
discover.trinitydc.edu, discover.trinitydc.edu
RCIA / Sacramental Preparation and Inquiry
Begins in the fall; culminates at the Easter Vigil
Class for students and staff interested in learning about the Catholic faith, including RCIA. Candidates attend an IMPACT retreat before Easter; the Easter Vigil is at St. Martin's Catholic Church.
discover.trinitydc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Meet the Staff | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Talita Borges, Director of Campus Ministry”
Talita Borges is Director of Campus Ministry, Main Hall 224, 202-884-9243, BorgesT@trinitydc.edu.
“Talita Borges, Director of Campus Ministry”
Talita Borges is Director of Campus Ministry, Main Hall 224, 202-884-9243, BorgesT@trinitydc.edu.
Campus Ministry | Trinity Washington Universitydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Chapel in Main, 2nd Floor is open daily throughout the day, so stop in when you feel the desire for personal prayer”
The chapel in Main Hall, 2nd floor, is open daily for personal prayer.
“Chapel in Main, 2nd Floor is open daily throughout the day, so stop in when you feel the desire for personal prayer”
The chapel in Main Hall, 2nd floor, is open daily for personal prayer.
Notre Dame Chapel | Campus Ministrydiscover.trinitydc.edu/ministry/notre-dame-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“125 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington DC 20017”
Notre Dame Chapel and the university are at 125 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington DC 20017.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

61 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score49%
First-year retention 20% of score69%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score9 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,929

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division III
Setting	City
Students per faculty member	9 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,604
Total students	1,865
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$9,302
Cost of attendance (per year)	$33,903
Median federal debt at graduation	$28,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	49%
First-year retention	69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$53,804
Admission rate	100%
Students receiving Pell grants	54%

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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IPEDS unit ID 131876
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Trinity Washington University a Catholic college?: Yes. Trinity Washington University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
What is Trinity Washington University’s Compass Score?: 50 out of 100 (grade D). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Trinity Washington University?: Mass is listed at Sisters Chapel (Main Hall, 2nd Floor), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus; vigil Mass), and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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