Enrolment Requirements

Study at Trinity can be done in a three ways, full-time or part-time or audit. Full-time study is considered to be 3–5 units per semester, part-time study is one or two per semester and audit is when a student attends classes but does not complete the assessment requirements for the unit (ie no essays/exams).

Our courses are flexible and can be completed at a pace that suits the individual provided it is completed within a period of nine years. There are however some restrictions that apply as the foundation units (first year units) must be completed successfully before moving on to the second and third year units. These units are offered in a two year cycle. Part-timers need to consider this cycle in their planning.

Information regarding transfer of credits from another institution

How do I Apply?

Full-Time

If you wish to study full-time at Trinity, you need to follow the following process.

1. Read the Course Information Book (3MB) carefully.
2. Read the entrance requirements for the course you wish to study and assess whether you meet these requirements.
3. Read the undergraduate or graduate unit descriptions and look at the timetable. Identify whether this will fit with any other commitments you already have.  
4. Identify two people who can act as referees for you. One will need to be the minister from your church.
5. Complete the Online Prospective Student Contact Form. You will receive a phone call and/or letter from the registrar inviting you to an interview with the Principal.
6. Attend the interview. At the interview you may be asked to supply the contact details for your referees and you may be given an application form to complete.
7. Complete the application form and return to the registrar. This must be received within three weeks of the interview and no later than 14th November 2008. Include:
   • A copy of relevant certificates, transcripts and details.
   • A page telling the story of your Christian life
   • A page giving details of the kind of Christian service you have been involved in and indicating your current involvement.
8. You will be informed by mail of your acceptance.

Detailed preparation instructions for college entrance will be given during our orientation weeks 27th January - 6th February.

It is recommended that full-time students begin in Semester 1 to ensure proper sequence of study and good preparation.

Part-Time

To enrol part-time in any of the Trinity’s courses please

1. Read this Course Information Book (3MB) carefully.
2. Read the entrance requirements for the course you wish to study and assess whether you meet these requirements.
3. Read the undergraduate or graduate unit descriptions and look at the timetable. Identify whether this will fit with any other commitments you already have.
4. Contact the college and speak to Gillian Kirkness (Registrar) if there are any general questions you need clarified.
5. Complete the Online Prospective Student Contact Form. You will receive a phone call and/or letter from the registrar inviting you to an interview with the Principal.
6. Attend the interview. At the interview you may be asked to supply contact details for your referees and you may be given an application form to complete.
7. Complete the application form and return to the registrar. This must be received within three weeks of the interview and no later than 1st December 2008.

Applications for part time study should be sent to the registrar by 30th November 2007.

Audit Students

There are no prerequisites to the units an audit student can study.

To enrol:  

1. Read this Course Information Book (3MB) carefully.
2. Read the undergraduate or graduate unit descriptions and look at the timetable. Identify whether this will fit with any other commitments you already have.  
3. Contact the college and speak to Gillian Kirkness (Registrar) if there are any questions.
4. Download the Application form for audit student from this site.