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Trinity College Dublin was created by royal charter in 1592 and modelled after the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Originally lying some distance east of the walled city, on the site of the former Priory of All Hallows, Trinity College is now in the heart of Dublin, opposite the historic Parliament House.

Ireland's highest ranked university, Trinity College is also one of Dublin’s most popular visitor attractions, due in equal measure to its history and stunning architecture.

The main entrance at College Green boasts a magnificent front arch and wooden doorway. As you emerge from it, the cobbled Parliament Square opens out before you with the Campanile, or bell tower, in the centre, flanked by stone buildings featuring arched doorways and Doric columns. Amongst them is the Old Library Building, home to the Book of Kells, one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures. Learn all about the famous medieval manuscript handcrafted over 1,000 years ago, witness the book’s exquisite colours and intricate illuminations and then visit the magnificent Long Room, home to 250,000 of Ireland’s oldest books and historical documents.

A Guide To Visiting Trinity College In Dublin (History + Tour)

By Author James March

Posted on Last updated: December 29, 2023

A visit to Trinity College is one of the most popular things to do in Dublin .

Not only are its grounds lovely to walk around, it’s also home to a ton of history and some stunning artifacts, from The Book of Kells to the stunning Long Room and more.

And, while the grounds are free to have a ramble around, there’s also a paid tour that you can take, but more on that in a minute.

Below, you’ll find info on everything from the history of Trinity College in Dublin and what there is to see to the tours and more.

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Some quick need-to-knows about Trinity College in Dublin

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Although a visit to Trinity College in Dublin is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. Location

Trinity College’s central location makes it perfect for quick and easy visits. Situated just south of the Liffey and to the immediate east of the popular Temple Bar, the college is easily accessible by public transport – the Luas Green line stops right outside the College Green entrance and most city centre buses have a stop nearby.

2. Ireland’s highest ranked university

Trinity College isn’t just Ireland’s highest-ranked university, it’s one of the finest in the world and is just a hair’s breadth outside of the global top 100 (it’s ranked joint 101st). It’s also the 17th most international university, attracting a hugely diverse number of applicants and students.

3. Home to a heap of history

Founded way back in the 16th century, the college has seen a ton of changes unfold within its walls and outside them over the course of its 400+ year history. From significant political developments to some of Ireland’s most well-known public figures making their mark here, there are endless stories to tell.

4. Plenty to see and do

While it might be a living and breathing university for its students, Trinity College leads a double life as a popular Dublin attraction, and there are loads to check out. From its pleasant greens to the Book of Kells and the stunning library, you can definitely pass a few hours in this elegant quarter of the capital.

The history of Trinity College

Though Trinity College has a long history, it wasn’t actually the first university in Dublin. Founded in 1320 by the Pope, the Medieval University of Dublin was the city’s first attempt at establishing a university in the city and while it lasted a couple of hundred years, it was ended by Henry VIII’s Reformation.

Created by a royal charter

Trinity College Dublin was created by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1592 amid the thought that it would bring prestige to Ireland at a time when many other European countries were also founding important centres of education.

The new university was to be built on the former site of All Hallows monastery to the southeast of the city walls, where Trinity College still stands today.

Growth years and religious questions

The 18th century was when Dublin started to see Trinity College emerge as a significant part of the city and many of its grand buildings were constructed alongside the elegant green and parks.

Following the Reformation, this time period in Britain and Ireland was an era of ascendancy for Protestants and for many years, Catholics were not allowed to join the university. It was only in 1793 that Catholics were finally allowed admission to Trinity College, but even then, they were not allowed to be elected to Scholarship, Fellowship or be made a Professor.

Finally, in 1873, all religious tests were abolished, although Catholic Bishops themselves encouraged Catholics not to attend due to the university’s protestant history.

The 20th and 21st centuries

An important development kickstarted the 20th century as women were admitted to Trinity College as full members for the first time in 1904. Another huge event took place just over a decade later, as the 1916 Easter Rising engulfed Dublin, and the university was lucky to escape unscathed. In fact, many of the discussions about what an Irish Free State would look like took place at Trinity in the aftermath of 1916.

The true growth in student numbers at the university began in 1970 when the Catholic Church relaxed its policy on Catholics attending Trinity College, and this led to new courses and buildings, especially in sciences and computing.

Now in the 21st century, Trinity is an iconic part of Dublin enjoyed by visitors and students alike.

Things to do at Trinity College

One of the reasons that Trinity is one of the most popular places to visit in Dublin is due to the sheer volume of things there are to see and do.

Below, you’ll find info on everything from the Book of Kells and the general architecture to the Long Room and more.

1. See the Book of Kells

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Top of most visitors lists when they visit Trinity College is this extraordinary book , and believe me when I tell you it isn’t like other books! Dating back to the 9th century, the Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book written entirely in Latin. Though to be honest, just saying the word ‘illuminated’ doesn’t quite do justice to just how elaborate this ancient book is.

Made from high-quality calf vellum and extending to a total of 680 pages, some of the pages contain colourful, ornate illustrations of various religious figures and symbols that appear either by themselves or alongside the text.

2. Visit the Long Room

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Put any library interior up against the Long Room inside the Library of Trinity College, and I’d say most would pale in comparison – this is Dublin architecture at its finest.

Yes, there’s a touch of hubris within that statement, but I stand by it! Three hundred years old and 65 metres long, there’s a good reason why the Long Room is one of the most photographed rooms in Dublin.

Admire its elegant wooden structure and how it’s lined with marble busts of prominent writers, philosophers and supporters of the college. The Long Room is also the longest single-chamber library in the world, housing some 200,000 books and including one of the last remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

3. Grab a coffee and wander around the grounds

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The leafy grounds of Trinity College are some of the prettiest in Dublin and it goes without saying that you should spend a bit of time just strolling around exploring them. Whether it’s before or after your visit to the Library, it doesn’t really matter as there’s no rush on this particular activity.

And since the university is located at the bottom of Grafton Street, it’s a short walk from some of the best coffee shops in Dublin .

4. Drop into The Douglas Hyde Gallery

Focusing on artists who push at the boundaries of form and convention and who also might be overlooked or marginalised, The Douglas Hyde is one of the more popular art galleries in Dublin , and you’ll find it at Trinity College’s Nassau Street Gate.

If you’re feeling inspired by the art inside the Book of Kells then this could be the place for you! First opened in 1978, the gallery has showcased work by significant  Irish artists such as Sam Keogh, Kathy Prendergast and Eva Rothschild and also brought well-regarded international artists to Ireland for the first time too, including Marlene Dumas, Gabriel Kuri and Alice Neel.

Places to visit near Trinity College

One of the beauties of the Trinity College tour is that, when you’re finished, you’re a short walk from many of the best things to do in Dublin .

Below, you’ll find a handful of things to see and do a stone’s throw from Trinity (plus places to eat and where to grab a post-adventure pint!).

1. Irish Whiskey Museum

Trinity College developed some of Ireland’s finest minds (Oscar Wilde, for example) and just a stone’s throw from the university you can learn all about another of Ireland’s most well-known exports. Opened in 2014 and independent of any distillery, the Irish Whiskey Museum offers visitors the opportunity to taste and experience a huge selection of Irish Whiskey.

2. Dublin Castle

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If Dublin Castle doesn’t really resemble a traditional castle in the way you might see one in a movie, that’s because the cylindrical Record Tower is the only remaining remnant of the old Medieval castle. It’s a fascinating place, though and was the seat of British power in Ireland until it was handed over to Michael Collins and the Provisional Government of Ireland in 1922.

3. Endless attractions in the city

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With its handy central location, there are loads of other Dublin attractions to check out within a short walk or a tram or taxi ride. Whether you want to learn about the city’s most famous export at the Guinness Storehouse or go for a bucolic stroll through St Stephen’s Green , there’s plenty of entertaining directions to head when you’re leaving from Trinity College.

4. Food and trad bars

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Located next to the famous Temple Bar area, there’s a plethora of pubs, bars and restaurants to get stuck into when you’ve finished exploring Trinity College. Here are some guides to nip into:

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FAQs about visiting Trinity College in Dublin

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Can you visit Trinity College Library Dublin?’ to ‘Is it hard to get into Trinity College Dublin?’.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Can you walk around Trinity College Dublin?

Yes. You can walk around the grounds of the college. You can also visit the Long Room in the Old Library as part of the Trinity College Tour.

Is the Trinity College tour worth doing?

If by the Trinity College tour you mean the Book of Kells tour, then yes, the Trinity College tour is well worth doing, as it’s packed with info.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Trinity College?

No. Although the Long Room looks like the library from Hogwarts, it wasn’t actually used during the filming.

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Trinity College in Dublin: The Complete Guide

How to explore Ireland's most famous university and the Book of Kells

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Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland that is still in operation today. The historic college is an unmissable part of the Dublin landscape and sits right in the center of the city. Its hallowed halls have educated some of Ireland’s most famous figures over more than 400 years of distinguished operation.

From its history to its must-see sights, here is your guide to visiting Trinity College in Dublin.

Trinity College has been a part of higher education in Ireland for centuries but it is not technically Ireland’s oldest university. The Medieval College of Dublin was established in 1320, but closed down due to lack of funds and changing political pressures during the Protestant Reformation.  

Founded in 1592, Trinity College has its own ties to the Reformation. The college was established on the site of a former monastery by royal charter by Queen Elizabeth to stop the Irish from being “infected with popery and other ill qualities” at universities in Italy, Spain and France.

Starting in 1637, Catholics were banned from attending Trinity, a ban which stayed in place until the Catholic Relief Act of 1793. However, bans can go both ways and even though Catholic students were technically allowed in, they were never allowed to achieve the same recognition as scholars. Because of these rules, the Catholic Church retaliated and banned its faithful from enrolling at Trinity until 1970.

These days, Trinity College is the most prestigious university in Ireland and has a student body of all genders and religions.

Famous Graduates

Many famous scholars have roamed the halls of Trinity in the 400 years since the college first opened its doors. Some of the most notable graduates are Nobel-prize winners Ernest Walton (physics) and Samuel Beckett (literature). In addition to Beckett, other world-renowned authors who studied at Trinity include Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.

Trinity has also educated famous Irish politicians including the first president of Ireland, Douglas Hyde, as well as Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, who also both served as presidents of Ireland. And though Trinity was first known for its Anglican leanings, some of the most important figures in the fight for Ireland’s independence were also educated here. That includes Theobald Wolfe Tone who graduated with a degree in law in 1786 and went on to lead an Irish rebellion; as did Robert Emmet who studied here but then led the 1803 revolt.

Trinity College offers official tours of the campus to learn about the history, experience the modern day-to-day life of Trinners (slang for Trinity College students), tour the celebrated library, as well as to see the university’s most famous attractions: the Book of Kells.

The Trinity College Library is a deposit library, which means that it has a copy of every book printed in Ireland. It is also entitled to a copy of any book printed in the United Kingdom — all free of charge. Over the years, the library has amassed a collection of more than 5 million volumes.

The most famous of all, however, is undoubtedly the priceless Book of Kells. The Book of Kells is one of the most important illuminated manuscripts in the world. The book was created in the 9th century by Irish monks who wrote elaborately scrolled text and created detailed decorations on each page of the four gospels included in the calf-skin book. Only two pages from each of the two volumes are on display at any time, but it is an essential stop on any Dublin itinerary. The book has been on display in Trinity’s Old Library since 1661.

While most people have to take a tour, or buy a ticket, to see the Book of Kells, one of the many perks of studying at Trinity is that students are allowed to visit the celebrated manuscript as much as they would like — free of charge.

However, there is a plus side to being a visitor instead of a student. There is an old superstition that says any student who walks under the bell tower while the bell is tolling will fail their exams. That means the beautiful campanile is usually free of crowds — except on graduation day when the graduates (who have now passed all their tests) march underneath it.

If you would like to explore the campus on your own, the main entrance is the most impressive and opens onto Front Square. However, you can also access the campus from Nassau Street and through the entrance off of Lincoln Place.

What Else to Do Nearby

Trinity College is truly in the heart of Dublin and there is plenty to do nearby. First, head to the National Gallery to admire the extensive collection which includes works by Rembrandt and Diego Velazquez. After taking in the art, stroll along Merrion Square , where you can see the most impressive examples of Georgian architecture in the city.

The award-winning and thought-provoking Science Gallery is also nearby, or you can head up Grafton Street to experience the liveliest shopping area in Dublin. Otherwise, unwind with a pint and some live Irish music at O’Donoghue’s — one of the best pubs in the Irish capital . 

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How to Visit Trinity College Library in Dublin

Planning my trip to Dublin, Ireland , I thought that a visit to Trinity College Library was at most importance for such a bookworm like me. I was wrong. Filled with some of the most prominent national treasures, a visit to Trinity College Library tops itineraries of almost every traveler who explores Dublin for the first time .

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How to Visit the Library of Trinity College Dublin

A long, symmetrical room entices your eyes, creating an illusion that there is no end to these massive walls. Day and artificial lights seem to also be overwhelmed by the size of the room. Unable to unveil centuries-old secrets of the Long Room of the Trinity College Library , they settle for a rather humble visit.

But even in this dim light, you can see books. A great amount of them. In fact, there are so many books that they fill all the shelves that align the tall walls.

This was my first virtual visit to the Long Room of the Trinity College Library in Dublin . I wasn’t looking for any specific pictures to inspire my first trip to the capital of Ireland . But, frankly, they came in handy. Once I laid my eyes on the photos of the Library of Trinity College Dublin, I knew I had to visit it sooner or later.

Meet Trinity College Dublin

Fast forward a few weeks and I marched straight to Trinity College in attempt to see its famous library on my first day in Dublin. Despite the early morning hours, the place was packed.

Tourists, impressed by the size and opulent architecture of Trinity College, gathered in the main square. Just arrived college students were hurriedly leaving the maddening crowds behind and streaming in different directions of the campus.

After admiring the main square for a few more minutes, I followed their lead.

Visit Trinity College Dublin

Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest universities in Western Europe. Its creation came in time when European cities strived for prestige and significance that would be bestowed on them upon the establishment of their own universities. For Ireland and Dublin, having its own university also meant an alignment with European school system and weakening of English control over the country.

Interestingly enough, Queen Elizabeth I, often called “the mother of a university”, founded the college. The royalty modeled the new establishment after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Sadly, only one college, the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was built in the city.

The long official name of the institution, however, never gained popularity. Even today, both locals and visitors stick to the shorter names, such as Trinity College or University of Dublin.

Not being particularly popular, the early establishment occupied only a small part of today’s Front Square. The place set outside the walls of the city. As Dublin grew, it slowly swallowed the university, positioning it in the center of the city.

Today Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest surviving university, occupies 47 acres (190,000 square meters). It is recognized as one of the seven ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland and one of the top academic institutions in Europe .

Library of Trinity College Dublin

One thing that differentiated Trinity College Dublin from other European newly-established universities was its eagerness and urgency of assembling its own library. Although the Library of Trinity College Dublin didn’t have its own space until the beginning of the 18th century, its collection started to grow almost instantly.

In 1661, Henry Jones presented the library with the Book of Kells. Up to this day, this ancient manuscript is one of the reasons why many people visit the Trinity College Library in the first place. In 1801, the library received legal deposit rights, allowing it to hold a copy of every book published in Ireland.

It was only a matter of time for such devotion and love for books to take shape in several buildings. Six of these library establishments are located on the Trinity College campus.

Visit the Old Library of Trinity College

While all the library buildings hold impressive book collections, the Old Library is the highlight of the visit to Trinity College Dublin.

The construction of the building started in 1712 and lasted twenty years. At the time of its completion, it was one of the tallest buildings on the campus. You can hardly notice the large scale of the Old Library when visiting Trinity College Dublin nowadays. Other structures of similar size surround the building, making it less profound from outside.

The interior, however, unveils the unprecedented character of the most famous library in the country. Even J.K. Rowling couldn’t resist it, using the Library of Trinity College Dublin as an inspiration for Hogwarts in Harry Potter .

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The Long Room

The highlight of the visit to the Old Library is the Long Room. Home to 200,000 books and manuscripts, this 65-meter-long chamber impresses with an old charm and the 19th-century decor.

With its barrel-vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling bookcases, the Long Room is rather dark. The natural light penetrates into the chamber through large windows. But trapped between the endless book shelves, the sun rays lose almost all their power by the time they make halfway through the room.

Fortunately, 14 white marble busts create a welcoming resonance, allowing for more light inside to the obvious delight of all those who visit the Long Room of the Library of Trinity College Dublin for the first time. Lining the chamber, these sculptures help your eyes adjust to the dim light quicker.

Once the overall darkness of the room ceases to bother the visitors of the Trinity College Library, the busts present themselves in full glory. The marble faces of great philosophers and writers of the Western World suddenly become your silent guides. With their strong connections with Trinity College Dublin, you can’t ask for the more knowledgeable companions.

The Book of Kells

While the Long Room entices with the Brian Boru Harp and one of the last remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic , the Book of Kells always steals the show.

The finest example of the illuminated manuscript dates back to 800 AD. It contains the four Gospels of the New Testament with such opulent illustrations and ornamentations that surpass those in other Insular Gospel books.

The Book of Kells has been one the most cherished possession of the Trinity College Library since 1661. The manuscript first appeared on display only in the 19th century. To this day, thousands of tourists visit the Trinity College Library in attempt to see this ancient book.

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Planning Your Visit to Trinity College Library

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Admission to Trinity College Dublin

To visit Trinity College Dublin and learn more about its history, including its famous library, you can join student-led tours. They run from June though September. The ticket includes a tour through the college and admission to the Book of Kells. The tours are optional. If it is not your cup of tea, skip them and explore the Trinity College Dublin at your own pace, free of charge.

Admission and Times to Visit Trinity College Library and See Its Exhibits

Trinity College Library and its exhibits are open to visit seven days a week. You can purchase tickets online. The admission to the Book of Kells exhibit also includes a visit to the Old Library and the Long Room of the Library of Trinity College Dublin.

• Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Getting to Trinity College

Due to its central location, you can visit the Trinity College Library while exploring other landmarks of the city. Although Dublin’s public transport functions well, I would recommend exploring the center of the city on foot. Dublin with its colorful abundance offers many interesting places you otherwise risk to miss. Moreover, Trinity College Dublin is just a short walk away from Temple Bar and the famous Ha’penny Bridge.

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Hi, if I understand correctly, the admission fee is 18€ for the both of them and only for 30 minutes, which I find quite expensive. Is it possible to buy a ticket only for the old library (without the book of Kells)?

I’m afraid you have to pay for both, even if you don’t want to see the Book of Kells. There are discounts for students and seniors. I used my California student ID to purchase the ticket. When it comes to the time inside the library, I definitely took my sweet time and spent more than 30 minutes. Nobody rushed me out or checked what time I entered the library.

Must a ticket be purchased to simply visit the Long Hall of the Old Library?

The Long Room is one of the main attractions of the library. Yes, tickers are required. Only Trinity College students and staff can visit the library free of charge and bring along up to 2 guests.

Sind die Trinity Bibliotheken zwischen Weihnachten und Neujahr geöffnet?

Ich glaube sie sind geschlossen.

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• Middlebury is making its seventh NESCAC Tournament appearance, holding a record of 17-10 overall. 
• The Panthers finished the conference slate with a 9-3 record, earning the NESCAC West's top seed after a sweep of a three-game series last weekend at Wesleyan.
• Middlebury has advanced to the final in all six previous appearances, claiming two titles.
• The program is looking for its second NESCAC crown in the last three seasons after capturing the championship in 2022. 
• The Panthers have won 17 of their last 19 contests since starting the year with an 8-7 record.
• Middlebury's production at the plate has been key to its success this season. The Panthers lead the NESCAC in home runs (42) and total bases (584), while ranking second in numerous categories including runs (300), hits (352), doubles (80) and runs batted in (273).
• The pitching staff has been a solid group, as the Panthers sit atop the league in strikeouts (292), opponent batting average (.238) and innings pitched (288.1), while they are second in wins (25), hits allowed (257) and homers given up (14).
• In the cleanup spot, Mitchell Schroeder has been an offensive force for Middlebury this spring. He has collected a league-best 42 runs batted in (RBI) and has crushed eight home runs to rank tied for second among league peers. The designated hitter is batting .385 with 23 runs scored, nine doubles and four sacrifice flies. 
• The second spot of the order has been solidified by Chris Borter . He paces the Panthers with a .397 batting average and 12 doubles, while he sits third in the conference with 50 hits. 
• Kyle McCausland is tied with Schroeder for the team lead with eight homers, including seven roundtrippers over the last 15 games. He ranks second in program history in both career homers (24) and RBI (124), including 36 runs driven in this spring. McCausland sports a .363 average along with 29 runs scored and nine doubles.
• Beau Root's five triples rank second in the conference, while he is a perfect 17-for-17 in stolen-base attempts to lead the squad. Root has produced team-high totals of runs scored (40) and at-bats (131) as the catalyst of the offense.  
• On the mound, Justin Lessing leads the NESCAC with a 0.89 earned run average (ERA), runs allowed (five), earned runs (four) and opponents' batting average (.161), while he is tied for the conference top spot in complete games (three) and ranks third in strikeouts (56). Lessing boasts an unblemished 5-0 record this season and a 10-0 mark for his career. 
• Owen Tross and Sawyer Duarte have been solid performers on the hill. The duo ranks first and second in innings pitched at 52.2 and 51.1, respectively, while each has tallied 43 strikeouts to sit in a fourth-place tie in the league.
• Trinity will be making its 13th NESCAC Tournament appearance, the third most in conference history behind Tufts (19) and Amherst (17). 
• The Bantams have also won the third most games in tournament history, claiming 23 victories. 
• Trinity is seeking its fifth NESCAC title and first since 2012.
• The Bantams earned the fourth seed of the East Division with a 5-7 regular-season conference mark. The program enters the tournament 13-20 overall. 
• Dylan Schnitzer has been Trinity's leader after starting all 33 games during the regular season. He paces the squad in hits (54), runs (30), doubles (14), walks (21) and at-bats (134), to go with a .403 batting average.
• William Frain is tied with Schnitzer, sporting an identical .403 batting average. Frain is tied for third in the conference with four triples and boasts a team-high .588 slugging percentage. He has tallied eight doubles, scored 24 times, posted 28 RBI and hit a pair of homers. Frain has 90 putouts and hasn't committed an error this season in the outfield.
• Patrolling the outfield, William Sawyer has started 32 games for the Bantams this season and has 114 at-bats to go with 13 walks. He is third on the team in hits with 43 with three home runs, 20 RBI and has stolen 10 bases.
• Sean Meth has a team-best 33 RBI, while he is tied for the top spot with four homers. Meth has also hit nine doubles this spring for the Bantams.  
• On the mound, Tyler Griffin has tossed a team-best 48.1 innings to rank fourth in the league. He has won three games while striking out 33. Michael Aceto leads the Bantams with five victories, tied with three others for the league lead. He has hurled 44.2 innings of work.
• Middlebury and Trinity have met 35 times before this weekend's playoff series. The Bantams have owned the all-time series with a 26-9 lead.
• This is the second-straight season that the programs will square off against each other in NESCAC Tournament action. The sides played a year ago at Forbes Field with Middlebury winning 14-7 and 13-12 to advance to the championship weekend.
• The top four teams in each division will qualify for the NESCAC Baseball Championship. Quarterfinal series (best-of-3 series) will be conducted on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 (if necessary) at the higher seed. The quarterfinal winners will advance to the double-elimination championship weekend (May 10-12) at Tufts University. The tournament champion will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship.
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Police fatally shoot student outside Wisconsin middle school while responding to report of person with a gun

Police shot and killed a student outside a Wisconsin middle school Wednesday as officers responded to a report of a person with a gun, officials said.

No one else was hurt in the incident outside Mount Horeb Middle School, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said in an evening news conference. He said the investigation was ongoing and declined to disclose details of what led up to the shooting.

“Police officers from the Mount Horeb Police Department responded to a report of an individual with a weapon outside the middle school. Police officers responded to that threat, and they used deadly force," Kaul said, adding that the person was a student in the Mount Horeb Area School District.

As is protocol, some officers will be placed on leave following the shooting, Kaul said.

The school district posted on its Facebook page that the school system was locked down around 11:16 a.m. An "active shooter" near the middle school “did not breach entryway,” the district said.

“An initial search of the middle school has not yielded additional suspects. As importantly, we have no reports of individuals being harmed, with the exception of the alleged assailant,” it said.

Some parents were reuniting with their children Wednesday evening, Kaul said. The reunification process took longer because police were concerned there might have been an additional threat after the student was killed. However, investigators determined that was not the case, Kaul said.

District Superintendent Steve Salerno told reporters at the media briefing Wednesday that some security measures at the middle school prevented what could have been a worse tragedy.

“We have a system in place that before anyone can come into our schools, they must ring through a doorbell and state the nature of their business," Salerno said. "I’m most proud of some of our faculty and staff. As you can imagine, they had a number of concerns, not the least of which were their own children who would be in those buildings themselves. Yet we know them to be just loving, professional individuals. They rose to the occasion."

Salerno also lauded quick-acting students who reported that someone was approaching the school.

"Those students were able to communicate immediately as to what they had seen. And staff were able to take ... decisive action quickly," he said.

Mount Horeb is a village about 25 miles southwest of the state capital, Madison.

The incident stoked fears among witnesses, students and parents.

Jeanne Keller said she heard about five gunshots while she was in her shop just down the block from the campus that includes the middle school.

“It was maybe like pow-pow-pow-pow,” Keller said. “I thought it was fireworks. I went outside and saw all the children running. ... I probably saw 200 children.”

Max Kelly, 12, said his teacher told the class to get out of the school. He said they skated to a street, ditched their in-line skates, ran to a nearby convenience store and gas station and hid in a bathroom.

Max was reunited with his parents and sat on a hillside with them early Wednesday afternoon, waiting for his younger siblings to be released from their own schools. He still wore socks, his shoes left behind.

“I don’t think anywhere is safe anymore,” said his mother, Alison Kelly, 32.

Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. 

The Associated Press