Campus Life at Trinity Trinity offers you the opportunity to become a vital part of a faith-based community. Our philosophy is to infuse the highest quality academics with spiritual enrichment, and to help every student discover his or her unique gifts. Download the student handbook for more information. Community Life Goals Each member of the community is expected to come ready to be educated, trained, equipped, and nurtured in the Word of God. Our goal is to assist students in integrating the biblical knowledge they gain in class into their personal lives and their ministry to the world. We believe the Bible establishes basic values and guidelines to help develop Christian character and establish a Christian life-style. We desire to demonstrate equally the forgiving grace of God and God’s standards of life for a Christian community. Community Life Opportunities Associated Student Body Every student who is registered at Trinity is a member of the Associated Student Body (ASB). Members of the ASB elect student officers who represent student opinions in decision-making and action. The Student Council is made up of executive officers, plus the chairpersons of each student commission, and intramural sports, and residential, commuter, and international student representatives. The Commissions plan and facilitate various events such as worship, social events, athletic, and special emphasis weeks.

Worship Trinity is committed to the spiritual growth of each student. In order to facilitate spiritual growth, both individually and corporately, each member of the community is encouraged to worship regularly at chapel services Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Weekly times of Prayer and Praise are also scheduled. Each person is encouraged to worship regularly with and participate in a local congregation. One church meets on the campus each Sunday and is available for those who do not have transportation.

Service Learning Practicum

God calls every Christian to a lifestyle of service. Since its beginning, Trinity has affirmed that call by providing opportunities for students to discover their spiritual gifts and talents and to learn to use them for the sake of others. Because Jesus came to serve, not to be served, servanthood is taught and practiced as a way of life. Full-time students are required to participate in the Service Learning Practicum. Students volunteer two to four hours of public service each week in a variety of places, serving people who have a variety of needs. Sites of service include churches, the King County Detention Center, hospice homes, long-term care centers for the elderly, tutor centers, urban mission agencies, youth centers, preschools, and more. Faculty members are involved as advisors and fellow servants.

Intramural Sports

A wide range of intramural sports is possible using Trinity’s indoor and outdoor facilities. Popular activities have included volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and softball. A variety of activities are included in the program to match the skills and interests of as many students as possible.

Club Sports

Students have opportunity to be active in Club Sports within the Issaquah/Seattle community. These sports may include volleyball, rowing, soccer, hockey, basketball, and recreational skiing.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Based on student interest, Trinity Lutheran College strives to meet the desires of students to compete in sports on an intercollegiate level. The Office of Student Services will support a competitive men’s basketball team, women’s volleyball and/or basketball team based on student interest level.

Community Life Services

Food Services

Trinity operates its own food service. Twenty meals a week are available to each boarding student (three meals Monday through Saturday, two meals on Sunday). All residents of Cascade Hall must be boarding students; vegetarian entrees are provided. Commuters may purchase individual meals at the reception desk for a nominal fee. The cafeteria is closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring and Easter breaks, and the Spring Retreat. See the Student Handbook for details on schedules and further policies.

Health Services

Trinity provides a Wellness Center with a part-time Wellness Director who administers first aid, preventative treatment, medical advice and referrals to local physicians. Students are expected to supply medications they normally use (e.g., antacids, cold medicines, band-aids, or antiseptics).
Trinity requires international students and encourages domestic students to be enrolled in a medical insurance plan before their arrival. Trinity does not provide student medical insurance. This is the responsibility of the student. For information on medical insurance plans, contact the Wellness Center.
The center monitors immunization records, which must be submitted after a student is accepted. All immunizations must be up to date before registration, including a tuberculosis skin test within the last year, two measles vaccinations, one mumps and rubella vaccination (or documentation of immunity), and a tetanus-diphtheria booster within the last 10 years.
The center provides educational programs regarding alcohol/drugs, AIDS, nutrition, and CPR training, and arranges for periodic donations to the local blood bank.

Counseling

Counseling services are available on campus through Samaritan Center of Puget Sound by appointment.  There is a $10 fee per student visit.