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During the admission process, our goal is to find students who will thrive in Princeton’s rigorous academic environment. With this in mind, we offer a suggested course of study to help students prepare for Princeton.
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COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
The Princeton University Office of Undergraduate Admission continues to assess the effects the pandemic has had on teaching and learning in secondary schools around the world — particularly the inconsistencies created in classrooms due to the uncertainty of in-person instruction. As a result, we will continue to operate in a test optional environment for first-year applicants applying during the 2022-23 cycle for Princeton’s Class of 2027.
BLOG: “How to Research a University”
BLOG: “How to Research a University”
Student blogger Jasmine Hao shares her advice about where to look to learn more about academics and student life at Princeton.
PODCAST: “On Expanding Our Transfer Program”
PODCAST: “On Expanding Our Transfer Program”
On this podcast episode, Alex Bustin ’08, senior associate dean of undergraduate admission and the director of transfer, international, and military/veteran admission, joins host Vivian Slee to discuss the University’s announcement to grow its transfer population from 40 currently enrolled students to approximately 100. And from the archives, a conversation with one transfer undergraduate student, Beianka Tomlinson '24, on choosing Princeton and her internship experience as a premedical student.
BLOG: “Signing Up for Bridge Year”
BLOG: “Signing Up for Bridge Year”
Blogger Aneekah Uddin reflects on her Bridge Year adventure interning at an non-governmental organization in Indonesia and how the program proved to be a complex, challenging and meaningful life experience that shaped who she is.
PODCAST: “Leadership, Service, Compassion and Empathy” With Christian Potter '22
PODCAST: “Leadership, Service, Compassion and Empathy” With Christian Potter '22
What does it take to be a leader? Christian Potter ’22 thought about this a fair amount during the last few years. It wasn't until he stepped into the role of president of Undergraduate Student Government during a pandemic that he truly understood the qualities needed to get the job done. Tune in to learn about Christian’s year of leading, listening and learning.
Faculty Approve Academic Minors at Princeton
Faculty Approve Academic Minors at Princeton
Princeton University students will be able to pursue minor courses of study outside of their primary discipline beginning in fall 2023. At present, Princeton offers 54 interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate programs that function, in practice, as minors. Princeton also offers 36 concentrations for major studies.
BLOG: “The Irreplaceable International Identity at Princeton”
BLOG: “The Irreplaceable International Identity at Princeton”
Blogger Hadley Kim reflects on the strong international community on Princeton's campus and explains the many resources available through the Davis International Center.
Princeton Class of 2022 Celebrates Commencement
Princeton Class of 2022 Celebrates Commencement
The power of persistence was celebrated as a hallmark of the Class of 2022 on Tuesday, May 24, at Princeton’s 275th Commencement. The University awarded 1,234 undergraduate degrees and 655 graduate degrees during the ceremony on a cool spring morning in Princeton Stadium.
Summer Service Internships Possible for All Princeton Undergraduates
Summer Service Internships Possible for All Princeton Undergraduates
Every Princeton undergraduate will have the opportunity to participate in a paid service internship over the summer through a new University initiative called Learning and Education through Service (LENS).
PODCAST: Jordan Salama '19 on the Princeton Pre-read
PODCAST: Jordan Salama '19 on the Princeton Pre-read
In this special episode, we are joined by Princeton Class of 2019 graduate Jordan Salama who expanded his senior thesis into the celebrated nonfiction book “Every Day the River Changes: Four Weeks Down the Magdalena,” which has been selected as this year’s Pre-read.
Jennifer Rexford named Princeton’s next provost
Jennifer Rexford named Princeton’s next provost
Jennifer Rexford, the Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor in Engineering, professor and department chair in computer science, and a 1991 graduate of the University, has been named Princeton’s provost. Her appointment will take effect on March 13.
BLOG: “We Have Enjoyed Getting to Know You: Bringing in the Class of 2027”
BLOG: “We Have Enjoyed Getting to Know You: Bringing in the Class of 2027”
Dean Karen Richardson shares her perspective on this year's application cycle.
Sachs Scholarship Awarded to Two Princeton Seniors, One Oxford Student
Sachs Scholarship Awarded to Two Princeton Seniors, One Oxford Student
Princeton seniors Shaun Cason and Anna Allport and University of Oxford student Isabelle (Izzy) Stuart have been named recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, one of Princeton University’s highest awards.
Seniors Awarded ReachOut Fellowship for Public Service
Seniors Awarded ReachOut Fellowship for Public Service
Four Princeton University seniors have been awarded a fellowship from ReachOut 56-81-06, an alumni-funded effort that supports year-long public service projects after graduation. Their projects focus on strengthening New York City’s preparedness initiatives in response to climate change, recording oral histories of Chilean refugee communities, and documenting sustainable farming practices in the Philippines.
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