Program II was created over forty years ago to meet the needs of a small number of students whose academic interests were not adequately met through existing majors, minors, and certificate programs in Program I. This alternative program of study in Trinity College offers students the opportunity to create a curriculum tailored to their individual academic interests. Each Program II is unique, but all share in common that they are designed by the students themselves.
If you decide that Program II is right for you, you will work with a faculty advisor of your choosing to define the content and scope of your program of study, select the courses that will comprise its core list, and make the intellectual case for the study of your topic. When your application to Program II is prepared, you will submit it to the Program II Committee of the Arts & Sciences Council for approval. The Committee will be looking for clarity in your conception of your topic, coherence, feasibility, and evidence that your participation in Program II will enable you to pursue the goals of a liberal arts education.
