Class of 2007 Academic Guide

Introduction
To the Members of the Class of 2007
    Dean Nancy Weiss Malkiel

Planning Your Program for the Fall
Academic Advising and the Residential College
Selecting Courses
University Requirements
    Writing Requirement
    Foreign Language Requirement
    Distribution Requirements
Advanced Placement and Advanced Standing
The Structure of a Princeton Course
Learning Outside the Classroom
Frequently Asked Questions

Looking toward Sophomore Year
General Guidelines
Course Selection for Sophomore Year
Choosing a Major
Special Options
    Early Concentration
    Interdepartmental Programs
    Independent Concentration
    University Scholar
Other Opportunities
    Field Study
    Study Abroad
    Teacher Preparation

Academic Regulations
Course Load for Underclass Students
Course Deficiencies
Dropping Optional Courses
Pass/D/Fail Option (P/D/F)
Auditing Courses
Courses Taken for Credit Outside Princeton
Deadlines and Extensions
    Midterm Examinations
    Final Examinations
    Submission of Papers and Other Written Work
Honor Code
Academic Standing
    Academic Probation and Academic Warning
    Required Withdrawal

Strategies for Academic Success
Scheduling Your Time
Developing Effective Study Skills
Writing Papers
Consulting Your Professors
Studying for Exams
Taking Exams
Seeking Extra Academic Help
    Individual Tutoring
    McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning
    The Writing Center
    Study Halls and Review Sessions
Personal Difficulties and Individual Growth
Summing Up

Advising Directory
Centrally Located Advising Services
Preprofessional Advisers
Departmental Representatives and Program Directors

Academic Calendar for 2003–2004

Book Index

Nondiscrimination Statement

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