Princeton - A Guide for International Students

PrincetonUniversity

2000-2002

The information in this publication was valid for the 2002-2003 term. Updated information will be posted this summer as soon as it is available, so please check back.

Introduction

International Student Advisers and International Activities
International Student Advisers 2
International Students’ Association of Princeton (ISAP) 2
Council of International Graduate Students (CIGS) 3
International Center 3

United States Government Regulations
Visas 4
Transfer Students 7
Employment 7
Categories of F-1 Student Employment 7
Categories of J-1 Student Employment 9
Maintenance of F-1/J-1 Student Status 9
Social Security Number/Individual Taxpayer Identification Number 11
Income Tax 11

Map of Campus

Travel
Arrival in the United States 12
1. Public Tranportation -- JFK Airport to Princeton Borough 17
2. Public Transportation -- Newark Airport to Princeton Borough 19
3. Public Transportation -- Philadelphia Airport to Princeton Borough 21
Baggage and Mail 23

Arrival at Princeton and the University
Local Taxi and Shuttle Train "Dinky" Service 24
Arrival on Campus 25

Miscellaneous Information
Money 26
Banking 26
Climate, Clothing, and Shopping 27

Cross-cultural Adjustment 28

Conclusion 28

Nondiscrimination Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Princeton University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran in any phase of its employment process; in any phase of its admission or financial aid programs; or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. The associate provost/special assistant to the president is the individual designated by the University to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX, Section 504 and other equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations and laws. Questions or concerns regarding Title IX, Section 504 or other aspects of Princeton’s equal opportunity or affirmative action programs should be directed to the associate provost/special assistant to the president, One Nassau Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544; (609) 258-6110.

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	Nondiscrimination Statement In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Princeton University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran in any phase of its employment process; in any phase of its admission or financial aid programs; or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. The associate provost/special assistant to the president is the individual designated by the University to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX, Section 504 and other equal opportunity and affirmative action regulations and laws. Questions or concerns regarding Title IX, Section 504 or other aspects of Princeton’s equal opportunity or affirmative action programs should be directed to the associate provost/special assistant to the president, One Nassau Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544; (609) 258-6110.
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