Trinity Columbia Dual B.A.
The Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University offers students a unique opportunity to earn two B.A. degrees while spending the first two years at Trinity and years three and four at Columbia University in New York.
Learn more at the Trinity Columbia Dual B.A website.
Dual B.A. Current Students
The Undergraduate Common Architecture Office provides support to Dual B.A. students throughout their Fresh years at Trinity via the Dual B.A. Officer and support staff. We work closely with the Dual Degree Programme Director, Academic Advisers at Trinity, Trinity Global, and professional staff in each of the Schools involved in the programme. We also frequently meet and collaborate with our colleagues in Columbia to support students in meeting the demands of two prestigious institutions to achieve two undergraduate degrees throughout the programme.
Dual B.A. Student Handbook – Fresh and Sophister
We invite enrolled students to consult the Trinity Columbia Dual B.A. Student Handbook for both Freshman and Sophister years for information relevant to the current academic year. The handbook includes current information regarding Dual B.A. Student support and contacts that are relevant to each course within the programme.
Dual B.A. Language Requirements - Junior and Senior Fresh
All Dual B.A. students must meet an intermediate level of language proficiency policy to complete the Columbia University degree. In some Single Honours courses, Dual B.A. students complete the language requirement as part of their freshman years at Trinity i.e., European Studies. For other Single Honours courses, Dual B.A. students should commence the language requirement in Fresh years at Trinity - Please refer to the Dual B.A. handbook for the course year requirement details. Dual B.A. students are contacted regarding their language preferences before the academic year commences but it is important to note that not all languages are available to all Dual B.A. courses.
I think I qualify for a language exemption – how can I clarify this?
Before the academic year commences, students may apply for a language exemption through their Columbia University Academic Advisor. Please contact your Columbia University Academic Advisor and the Trintiy Columbia Dual B.A. office to discuss the possibility of applying for an exemption.
I would like to apply for a non-beginner language – what do I need to do?
Dual B.A. students who wish to apply for non-beginner or advanced language modules must meet the entry requirements and prerequisites. Students are required to provide proof of previous experience in the preferred language, such as a Leaving Certificate: H3 in the language. Please contact the Trintiy Columbia Dual B.A. office for further information.
Dual B.A. Module Requirements - Senior Fresh
Online Module Enrolment (OME) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and is the ONLY method for registering for Trinity Electives no matter your course. The Online Module Enrolment team in AR have provided detailed information on the process on the Online Module Enrolment section of the AR website. We recommend reviewing this before Online Module Enrolment opens, so you can fully understand the process. There is also an extensive FAQ section, that should assist you with any queries you may have regarding module information, along with who to contact if you have any issues.
- All SF Dual B.A. Students 2024/25
- Approved Open Modules for Columbia Core
Visas, Immigration and Accommodation for students transitioning to Columbia
During the second semester of Senior Fresh year, Dual B.A. students will receive a Third-Year Transition Packet. This packet will contain information on what to expect when they arrive on the Columbia campus, instructions on how to apply for University Apartment Housing, student visas, English-language proficiency testing, and updates to their financial aid awards, if applicable.
For Dual B.A. students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the Guide for International Students has been created to assist international students in navigating Columbia University. The guide will answer many common questions posed by international students while also providing information about the purpose and scope of a wide range of on-campus resources. Students can contact Columbia University International if they have any further questions.
Information on the housing for Sophister Years in New York will be communicated to Dual B.A. students from the Columbia University team.
Assessment and Progression
If you have a specific query or concern about progression and assessment it is best to contact your College Tutor, Academic Advisor or Department for clarification. Information regarding term dates, assessment periods, mark publication dates or appeal deadlines can be found on the Calendar of Events Page for your Academic Year. Provisional and end-of-year marks will be released directly to students via their My.TCD.ie portal. It is important to note that due to Data Protection requirements information on an individual student’s grades cannot be given out by phone and will not be released to any third party without the permission of the student.
- For information on marks and grade conversions, Dual B.A. Students should refer to the Dual B.A. programme handbook and their departmental handbook.
- Senior Fresh students who are required to sit an exam for Trinity Reassessments should contact the Trintiy Columbia Dual B.A. office as soon as possible.
I don’t agree with my progression outcome. What should I do?
Please contact your College tutor as soon as possible as they will be able to advise if you have grounds for an appeal. The deadlines for filing an appeal at Annuals and Re-assessment are normally within 2-3 working days of publication of results, so it is important that you make contact with them as soon as possible after the results are published.
Graduation and Transcripts
- Academic Registry is the main coordinator of graduation ceremonies at Trinity. All eligible students will be invited to register to attend their ceremonies, either in person or absentia, through their my.tcd.ie inbox. For further information, please visit the Transcript section of the Academic Registry website.
Students may choose to defer their graduation or graduate in absentia and should visit Academic Registry Graduation website for further guidance.Please contact your course school/department should you have any questions regarding your commencement details.
- Dual B.A. students may require documentation or transcripts from time to time for the purpose of applications to further education, employment or other reasons. Most documents will be provided by the Academic Registry Service Desk and for current students you may be able to access many documents from your MyTCD.ie. It is important to note that requests for these documents cannot be made via third parties, such as a parent or prospective employer, without the written consent of the person named on the transcript or documentation. It is also important to note that there may be a processing timeframe associated with your request and you should plan on making requests a minimum of 2-3 weeks ahead of time. An academic transcript is a detailed record of your studies at Trinity College Dublin. It confirms your course of study, the period of registration, the modules that have been taken, and the number of credits and grades achieved. If you have graduated, the transcript will also include your degree result. For information, please see Academic Registry Transcripts.
- If there is a letter; document or form that Academic Registry cannot assist with, please contact the Trintiy Columbia Dual B.A. office with information about what is required and the reason the documentation is required and we will do our best to help you.
I need a translation of my TCD Degree Parchment from Latin to English
All degree parchments are presented in Latin to candidates for degrees at Commencements. Employers and other institutions will sometimes request an English translation of your degree parchment - this is provided by the Academic Registry on request from the graduate. Please visit the Academic Registry Letters and Documents website to submit a request.
How do I find the Trinity and Columbia grade conversion?
Students should refer to the Dual B.A. programme handbook and can also find supporting information on Columbia GPA and Grade Conversion.