A Princeton Profile

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Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation’s service and in the service of all nations. This booklet offers alumni, students, faculty, friends, and visitors a quick reference to many of the educational, scholarly, cultural, recreational, economic, and community activities that enrich this University and all whom it touches.

The Profile is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about the University and to highlight some of the diverse resources available on campus, such as our groundbreaking financial aid program.

2007–08 Calendar

September 10, 2007 Registration for the Class of 2011
September 16 Opening Exercises
September 17 Fall-term classes begin
September 29 Board of Trustees meeting
October 27–November 4 Fall recess
November 10 Board of Trustees meeting
November 21–25 Thanksgiving recess
December 18–January 6, 2008 Winter recess
January 7–15 Reading period
January 16–26 Fall-term examinations
January 21 Martin Luther King Day
January 26 Board of Trustees meeting
February 4 Spring-term classes begin
February 23 Alumni Day
March 15–23 Spring recess
April 5 Board of Trustees meeting
April 26 Communiversity
May 5–13 Reading period
May 14–24 Spring-term examinations
May 29–June 1 Reunions
June 1 Baccalaureate
June 2 Board of Trustees meeting
June 2 Class Day
June 3 Commencement


The information herein is correct as of August 2007.
Copyright © 2007 by The Trustees of Princeton University
Published by the Office of Communications
22 Chambers Street, Suite 201, Princeton, New Jersey 08542

In the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations

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, gender identity, 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 vice provost for institutional equity and diversity 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 Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Princeton University, 321 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 or (609) 258-6110.