The Senatus Academicus was an administrative body of Trinity College that was formally organized in 1845. Originally it consisted of the president, trustees, fellows, professors, and all graduates of the College. It was declared that all of these members would make up the House of Convocation.

By 1847, the Senatus Academicus was defined as being made up of two houses: the Corporation and the House of Convocation. The Corporation was composed of 24 trustees, the president, and the chancellor. They were responsible for tasks such as managing college funds, appointing professorships, and exercising “the powers of Collegiate Society.” The House of Convocation was composed of the fellows, professors, and all graduates of the College. Their duties were delegated by the Corporation, and typically consisted of advising and making plans for the College, nominating junior fellows, and naming and endowing scholarships, prizes, and medals.

With the end of the House of Convocation as a body in 1883, the Senatus Academicus transitioned into consisting of the Corporation, the Advisory Council, and the Board of Fellows. They met to hear inaugural addresses of presidents and there was often a time during commencement ceremonies where they gathered in the chapel for prayers.

The History of Trinity College (1967) by Glenn Weaver, pp. 89, 92.

The Trinity College Bulletin, 1937-1938 (Catalogue).

The Trinity Tripod, 06/06/1905.

Calendar of Trinity College, 1850.

Statutes Adopted by Trustees of Trinity College, 1845.