Academic Year Program

Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and a major commercial center with a full and varied intellectual and cultural life. The city is situated on the River Liffey and stretches around the Dublin Bay. It is renowned particularly in theatrical life and enjoys a tradition of live music in every conceivable setting. There is a good number of fashionable boutiques and restaurants, bookshops, street-markets and ethnic eateries. Resources for national and international travel are easily accessed. 

Trinity College 
Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. This prestigious institution is the oldest university in Ireland and one of the older universities of Western Europe. Trinity's campus extends over 40 acres in a unique site in the heart of Dublin. Many of the buildings date from the eighteenth century. Trinity's College Park remains one of the largest green spaces in the city. 

The students at Trinity College may participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including more than 80 student societies. Students also have access to the College's Library and Computing facilities. 

The Director of the Office of International Student Affairs provides academic and support services for PC students at Trinity. 

Academic Program
At Trinity College in Dublin, students may pursue a year of study in the Faculties of arts, business, economic and social studies, science, engineering and systems science and health sciences. A wide range of classes is offered within each Faculty. Courses are offered in the lecture format with tutorials, where a student's essays and other written work are discussed. Students are required to follow courses, submit assignments, and take examinations along with the Irish students.

Students normally enroll for a total number of Irish units that is the equivalent of 30 US credits for the academic year. Each student will be assigned to a Tutor whose duty will be to provide advice on academic and other matters. Students often make final registration choices once they have arrived at Trinity.

The academic year is divided into three terms:
 Michaelmas Term : October to December
Hilary Term : January to March
Trinity Term : April to May
Examinations are usually finished by mid-June. 

Eligibility 
For this program, students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. Assessment of the student's ability to provide the appropriate scholarly work in the courses and a capacity for independent, self-directed study are important aspects of the application process for this program. 

Visit the Trinity College site.