Course Guide

Experiential learning in action

At Trinity-Pawling, we study hard. But at the end of the day, we're all about putting knowledge into action. With dynamic classes, hearty discussions, and hands-on exploration, our courses are designed to expose students to the real world and help them discover their gifts and talents along the way.


Visual and Performing Arts

Computer Science

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Graduation Requirements (Adopted for the 2025-2026 Academic Year)

These graduation requirements will be required for all students in the Class of 2027 and beyond. 

With the objective of graduating well-rounded young men, Trinity-Pawling students must complete a minimum of 128 credits in 8 disciplines to earn their diplomas. A full-year course is worth 6 credits; a single-term course is worth 2 credits. A Trinity-Pawling graduate must earn:

  • English: 24 credits (4 full years)
  • Mathematics: 18 credits (3 full years)
  • Science: 18 credits, including at least one course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology (3 full years)
  • History: 18 credits, 6 of which must be United States history (3 full years)
  • Modern Languages: 18 credits or completion of level 3 of a language. English Mastery Program and LEAD students are exempt from this requirement. (3 full years)
  • Visual and Performing Arts: One trimester of art taken at Trinity-Pawling is required for each year a student attends the school. Students attending for two or more years must take at least one course in the visual arts and one in the performing arts.
  • Religion: 2 credits (1 trimester)
  • Electives: 22 credits from among any courses offered
  • Passing grades in the Practicum for Civic Leadership (postgraduates may choose to complete either a GCC or SIP to satisfy their Practicum requirements)
  • Passing grades in the Institutes for Active Learning
  • Passing grades in the senior year for leading an Institute through the Winter Trimester.

NOTE: The Class of 2026 graduation requirement for Modern Languages is 12 credits, and their graduation requirement for Visual and Performing Arts is a total of 6 credits.