Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find important academic dates (summary attendance, add/drop, grade submission, etc.)?
- What do I do if my classroom is locked?
- What do I do if I need to cancel my class?
- How do I obtain and print my class roster?
- What do I do if a student in my class is not on my roster?
- How do I submit grades?
- What is the deadline for submitting grades?
- Where is the adjunct faculty office and mail room?
- Where do I get supplies (i.e. blue exam books, pencils)?
- How do I reserve audiovisual equipment?
- Where do I make photocopies?
- Where is the RedBox located?
- A student has told me they need an accommodation based on a disability. Who do I contact with questions?
- What academic support services are available to students?
- What subjects are available for tutoring?
- When should I refer a student to Academic Support Services?
- A student has told me they are unable to afford the cost of the textbook for my course. Are there any resources to assist the student?
- How do I borrow items from other consortium libraries?
- How can I contact the IT department Helpdesk from home?
- When will I get my adjunct faculty contract?
- Where can I find a schedule of payroll dates?
- Who do I call with payroll questions?
- When will my Trinity email account expire?
Where can I find important academic dates (summary attendance, add/drop, grade submission, etc.)?
You can find all important academic dates on the Academic Calendar.
What do I do if my classroom is locked?
Please contact Public Safety at 202-884-9111 (or on Campus-9111).
What do I do if I need to cancel my class?
Planned absences: must be pre-approved by your dean. You should also contact your program chair/dean to indicate your plans to make up for the material not covered. Do not schedule additional class sessions or extend the semester/term.
Unexpected class cancellation: as soon as you are aware that you will not be able to meet your class, call the cancelmyclass hot-line on 202-884-9250. You must also send an email to cancelmyclass@trinitydc.edu. In addition, you must contact your students by email through Moodle using “Quick Mail” to indicate your plans to make up for the material(s) not covered. For Moodle, remember that you class must be visible for students in order for the Quick Mail functionality to work. Do not schedule additional class sessions or extend the semester/term.
Weather cancellations: only the official Trinity weather/emergency hot-line should be used to determine if classes are canceled due to weather or an emergency; do no assume that Trinity is closed because other schools or universities are closed. The emergency hot-line phone number is 202-884-9009. If Trinity is not closed, you should not cancel your class.
How do I obtain and print my class roster?
You can view and print your class roster through Self-Service. Once logged in, please follow the below steps to view/print your class roster:
- Select the Classes Tab
- Select the Enrollment Menu Item
- Select Class List Option
- Choose Your Specified Course
- View/Download Class Roster
What do I do if a student in my class is not on my roster?
Only students that are registered for the course and appear on your class roster are allowed to attend your class. If a student is not listed, s/he must meet with their advisor to resolve the matter.
How do I submit grades?
Grades are submitted through Moodle. Once logged in, please follow the below steps to submit grades: A Moodle Faculty Guide and Gradebook Instructions are also available for further instruction.
- Click Grades (under administrative heading)
- Select the correct grade in the drop down box
- Click Save or Submit
What is the deadline for submitting grades?
The deadline for submitting grades can be found on the last page of your adjunct faculty contract. Deadlines are also listed on the Academic Calendar.
Where is the adjunct faculty office and mail room?
The adjunct faculty offices are located in Main 263 and Main 350. The mail room is located in Main 190. Access codes are available in Faculty Services (Main 186).
Where do I get classroom supplies (i.e. blue exam books, pencils)?
Supplies can be requested through Faculty Services. Please contact LaWander McFarland at mcfarlandl@trinitydc.edu or visit Main 186 for all supply requests.
How do I reserve audiovisual equipment?
All TV, VCR, and DVD player requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance to Faculty Services. All requests must be made in writing to LaWander McFarland at mcfarlandl@trinitydc.edu. Your email should include the date, time, location, and type of equipment needed.
Where can I make photocopies?
Faculty copiers are located in Main 188 and 348. Large print/copy jobs must be sent to the Copy Center in the Post Office.
Where is the RedBox located?
The RedBox is located outside of Faculty Services (Main 186) and is checked Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM and Saturday 8AM-5PM. Student should only drop items in the RedBox for your receipt upon approval.
A student has told me they need an accommodation based on a disability. Who do I contact with questions?
The Disability Student Services (DSS) office exists to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to every opportunity for learning and personal growth. For questions regarding accommodations for students with disabilities, contact Hope Fisher, the Assistant Director of Academic Services for Disability Support, at fisherh@trinitydc.edu or 202-884-9358.
What academic support services are available to students?
The Academic Service Center offers academic support seminars, consultations with students, disability student services, math support services, peer tutoring, and the Writing Center.
What subjects are available for tutoring?
Tutoring is available for a variety of subjects including science, mathematics, history, philosophy, psychology, Spanish, sociology, theology, and study skills. Please contact the Academic Service Center for a list of tutors and subject availability at 202-884-9360.
When should I refer a student to the Academic Service Center?
Academic referrals should be made to Academic Services when a student is having difficulty with all of his/her assignments, doesn’t seem to manage academic responsibilities, students show marked discrepancy between performance in class and performance on exams, students demonstrate unusual difficulty with academic skills, students need a tutor, or students have a disability.
A student told me they are unable to afford the cost of the textbook for my course. Are there any resources to assist the student?
There are affordable textbook alternatives, including course packets, custom publishing, e-books, and open-access journals. Faculty are encouraged to develop course packs which can then be sold by the bookstore. Faculty may not directly sell course packs or other course materials to students.
For more information, contact Jacob Berg at bergj@trinitydc.edu or 202-884-9357. Additional information is also available on the Adjunct Faculty Resource page.
How do I borrow items from other consortium libraries?
Faculty may borrow books or request articles from any other library belonging to the Washington Research Library Consortium. To activate a library bar code, please visit the Sr. Helen Sheehan Library.
How can I contact the IT department Helpdesk from my home?
The IT Helpdesk can be reached via email at helpdesk@trinitydc.edu or by phone at 202-884-9811.
When will I get my adjunct faculty contract?
Contracts are emailed to your Trinity email account before the start of the semester. Adjunct contracts should be printed, signed, and returned to the Academic Affairs Office (Main 203) or emailed to academicaffairs@trinitydc.edu. Failure to return a contract in a timely manner will delay compensation.
Where can I find a schedule of payroll dates?
A pay schedule is located on the last page of your contract and is also available on the adjunct faculty resource page. Pay is processed through the Payroll Office and is distributed by direct deposit.
Who do I call with payroll questions?
Please call 202-884-9529 for all payroll inquiries.
When will my Triniy email account expire?
A Trinity email is issued to all adjunct faculty for purposes of facilitatating communication between students, faculty and administrative personnel. If an adjunct is no longer teaching after two consecutive academic terms, their Trinity email will be deactivated.