Bridge Year Program

The Bridge Year Program allows a select number of Princeton students to delay the start of their freshman year in order to engage in nine months of University-sponsored service at one of four international locations. In addition to supporting community-based initiatives at each program site, Bridge Year aims to provide participants with greater international perspective and intercultural skills, an opportunity for personal growth and reflection, and a deeper appreciation of service in both a local and international context.

For more information about Bridge Year read the program overviews and periodic updates from the field. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact us at byp@princeton.edu.

To read the bios of current Bridge Year participants, click on meet the volunteers.