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
With the objective to graduate well-rounded young men, Trinity-Pawling students must complete a minimum of 120 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:
24 Credits in English (English is mandatory each trimester)
18 Credits (2 credits per trimester) in Mathematics,
Science, and History (6 of which must be U.S. History)
12 Credits in a Foreign Language*
6 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts
2 Credits in Religion and/or Philosophy
22 Additional credits in courses from the above disciplines
Passing grades in the Practicum for Civic Leadership^
Passing grades in the Institutes for Active Learning
* Some students are excused from the foreign language requirement, if
they are international students or in the LEAD Program.
^ Postgraduates may choose to complete either a GCC or SIP to satisfy
their Practicum requirement.