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.
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.