Guaranteed Admissions Program
Trinity High School and Franciscan University
On the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Trinity is pleased to announce a partnership with Franciscan University!

Franciscan University, in Steubenville, Ohio, and Trinity High School have partnered to offer Trinity students guaranteed admission in recognition of Trinity's academically rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.

Students who qualify will receive $7,000 to $17,000 a year for four years. Information on available scholarships can be found here.

Franciscan University will guarantee admission to Trinity students who meet the following requirements:
  • Be a member of the Trinity senior class in good academic and disciplinary standing, beginning with the Trinity Class of 2023;
  • Are on track to satisfy all graduation requirements (credits, service hours);
  • Complete an admission application to Franciscan University of Steubenville and submit all required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendations, and supplements as required);
  • Minimally satisfy all Franciscan University of Steubenville admission requirements in place at the time of the application;
  • Maintain a weighted cumulative grade point average of 2.4 in academic coursework for high school courses;
  • Score at least a 1000 on the SAT, 21 on the ACT, or 68 on the CLT / or complete the Test-Optional one-page essay requirement.

Franciscan University of Steubenville reserves the right to use their discretion and withhold admission if there is questionable or objectionable material that opposes or contradicts Catholic Church teaching.

For more details about this partnership, contact Trinity's Guidance Department. See all of Trinity's college partnerships on our website.

The Cross of San Damiano

The San Damiano Cross is the large, Romanesque rood cross before which Saint Francis of Assisi was praying when he is said to have received the commission from the Lord to rebuild the Church. It now hangs in the Basilica of Saint Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara) in Assisi, Italy, with a replica in its original position in the church of San Damiano nearby. Franciscans cherish this cross as the symbol of their mission from God.