How to Apply

To apply to the Bridge Year Program:

Apply to Princeton University

The Bridge Year Program accepts applications from members of Princeton’s incoming freshman class. For more information regarding Princeton’s admission process please visit the website for the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Instructions for students admitted to Princeton's Class of 2017

Bridge Year application materials are available exclusively online. Admitted students can log in using the same username and password created to check their Princeton University application status.

Submit completed Bridge Year application materials by May 19, 2013

All admitted students may view, edit and save application materials; however, only students who have accepted Princeton's offer of admission may submit the application or be considered for the program.

Check your inbox

A select number of applicants are invited to be interviewed for the program via Skype. Selection decisions are e-mailed to applicants by June 13, 2013.

In evaluating applications, Princeton looks for openness, maturity, flexibility, courage, resourcefulness, eagerness to be challenged and commitment to service. The University aims to select a wide range of students who reflect the diversity of the freshman class.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bridge Year Program.

To read stories and reflections written by Bridge Year participants currently in the field, check out the updates from the field.