To graduate from Trinity-Pawling, a student must obtain a minimum of 112 credits. If a student enters after grade 9, his school record is evaluated and translated into Trinity-Pawling's system. Elective courses must be taken to make up the additional 10 credits. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, U.S. history, European history, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, computer science, Latin, French, and Spanish. No credit is given for physical education courses since they are required by New York State law.
Students carry a minimum of five courses per term.
Evening study periods, held in student residences, are supervised by dorm masters. Students with academic difficulty have a formally supervised study hall. Teachers are available to give students extra help at any time agreeable to both. Reports are sent to parents three times per term. In addition to academic grades, the School utilizes a unique effort system to rank students based on overall effort in many aspects of school life, including academics, athletics, clubs, and dormitory life.