Resources for Current Students
Princeton University and the engineering school offer a range of resources and services to help graduate students make the most of their time at Princeton.
Graduate student offices
The Princeton Engineering Office of Graduate Affairs serves as a single point of contact for graduate students, offering guidance and support that help ensure students have a rewarding academic and social experience. In conjunction with the six engineering school departments, the office provides students with academic and career advising and supports graduate student organizations and social activities. Contact the Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs for more information.
The University's Office of Graduate Student Life offers support to all Princeton graduate students. The office provides a range of services, from orientation programs for new students to assistance dealing with personal and financial difficulties. The office also issues travel grants for students who have been invited to present a scholarly research paper at a conference or meeting.
Writing and English-language instruction
Princeton offers several writing and English programs to help students improve their communications skills:
- The Princeton Writing Program hosts a variety of seminars and workshops to help students improve their writing skills. These include the Short Courses on Writing in Science and Engineering, which are taught by scientists on the faculty of the Princeton Writing Program and focus on bolstering students' technical writing skills.
- The McGraw Center's English Language Program helps graduate students who are non-native English speakers to improve their English ability.
Teaching seminars and workshops
The McGraw Center also offers graduate students programs and workshops to help them improve their teaching skills.
