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Book Index

IBC = inside back cover, IFC = inside front cover

A.B. program (bachelor of arts), 7

Academic advising, 7

Academic features, 7

Academic life, 6

Academic probation, 10

Academic standing, 8

Academic rules and regulations, 9

Accessibility and accessibility guide, 14

Accommodations, for students, 12; for parents, 26, 30

Activities for parents, 4, 5

Activities, student, 15

Additional courses, 9

Addresses, 13, IBC

Administrators, 6

Advanced placement, 8

Advanced standing, 8

Advisers, academic, 7; residential college advisers 11; international students, 22

Affirmative action— See nondiscrimination statement, IFC

Air Force ROTC, 18

Airports, 29

Alcohol/drug program, 25

Alcohol policy, 11

Alma Mater, 4

Alumni Career Network, 25

Alumni Day, 5, 31

Alumni Studies Program, 5

Area code, IBC

Army ROTC, 18

Art museum, 20

Art studios/facilities,20– 21

Assistant masters, 11

Athletics, 18

Athletic medicine, 25

Auditing courses, 9

Baccalaureate service, 5, 31

Bachelor’s degree— See A.B. and B.S.E.

Banking, 15

Berlind Theatre, 21

Bills, 23

Bookstore, 14

B.S.E. program (bachelor of science in engineer-ing) degree, 7

Bus service, 29

Butler College, 10, IBC

Café, 22

Cafeteria, 14, 22

Calendars, 31

Campus centers, 21–23

Campus events, 2, 5, 31, IFC

Campus jobs, 25

Campus map, 16–17

Campus security, 26

Campus tours, 29

Cars, 14

Career Services, 24

Centers and services, 20–23

Chapel, chaplains, 19

Charter, 3

Check in, IFC—See Orientation Week

Check out, spring, 5, 12

Check cashing, 15

College masters, 11

College office staff, 11

College of New Jersey, 3

Colleges, residential, 10

Colors, University, 4

Commencement, 5, 31

Committee on Examinations and Standing, 10

Committees, (undergrad. and governance), 15

Communications, 26

Community Action, 5, IFC

Community Service, Pace Center for, 22

Comprehensive fee, 23

Computer clusters, 20

Computer discounts, 20

Concentration, program of independent, 8

Concerts and concert halls, 21

Confidentiality policy, 26

Contents, IFC

Controller—See treasurer’s office

Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC), 15

Counseling and Psychological Services, 25

Courses, 8; course load, 8

Creative arts facilities, 20

Cultural and performing arts, 21

Cultural events, 21

Daily Princetonian, 27

Dean of the chapel, 19

Dean of the college, 1, 6, IBC

Dean of the faculty, 6

Dean of undergraduate students, 6, IBC

Deans and directors of study, 11

Deans of residential colleges, 11, IBC

Degrees, 6

Departments, 7

Department newsletters, 27

Departmental work, 7

Dining Services, 14

Directors of studies, 11, IBC

Disabilities, students with, services for, special map, 14

Discipline committee, 10

Distribution require- ments, 7

Dormitories— See residential colleges

Dormnet, 12

Driving to Princeton, directions, 28

Drug education, 25

Drug policy, 12

Eating clubs, 14

Eating disorders program, 26

Educational programs, 4–5

Emergencies: telephone numbers, IBC

Employment, of students, 15, 24

Engineering and Applied Science, School of, 7

Engineering degree— See B.S.E.

Equal opportunity, IFC

Events for parents, 5

Examinations, 9

Exhibition spaces, 21

Facilities, 19

Faculty fellows, 11

Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline, 10

Fees, 23

Fields, Carl A., Center, 21

Field study, 8

Financial aid, 24, IBC

Fire regulations, 13

Food services, 14

Forbes College, 10, IBC

Foreign language requirement, 7

Freshman check in, 5

Freshman Parents Weekend, 2, 5, 31

Friends groups, 5

Frist Campus Center, 22

Furnishings, 12

Grades, reporting of, 9

Graduate College, 3

Graduate courses, 9

Guide to Accessibility and Special Services, 14

Handicapped students, 14, IFC

Health, emergencies, IBC; fees, 25; parents’ suite, 26; services, 25; Student Health Plan, (insurance), 26

Health promotion, 26

Health Services, 25, IBC

History, 3, 28

Honor code, 10; Committee, 10; system, 10

Honors, 8

Hotels, 30

Housing, 12, IBC

Independents, 14

Independent concentration, 8

Independent work, 8

Infirmary, 25

Information Technology, Office of, 20

Inpatient services, medical, 25

Inns, 30

Inspections, of rooms, 13

Insurance—See Student Health Plan

Interdisciplinary programs, 7

International Center, 22

International students, 22

Intramural sports, 18

Jewish Life, Center for, 14, 19, 22

Junior paper, 8

Kosher meals, 14, 22

Laundries, 13

Leaves of absence, 10

Legends and lore, 4

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Center, 11, 22

Libraries, 20

Loans, 24

Madison, James, 3

Mail, 13

Mailing Services, 13

Maintenance, 13

Major—See program of concentration

Map, area, 29; campus, 16–17

Mascot, 4

Masters, 11

Mathey College, 10, IBC

McCarter Theatre, 21

McCosh Health Center, 25

Meal hours, 14; plans, 14

Medical emergencies, 25

Medical insurance—See Student Health Plan

Medical services, 25

Minority students, 21

Motels, 30

Motto, 3

Museums, 20

Nassau Hall, 3

Nassau Weekly, 27

NetID, 20

Newsletters, 27

Newspapers, 27

Nondiscrimination statement, IFC

Office of the Dean of the College, 6, 7

“Old Nassau,” song, 4

185 Nassau Street, 21

Online discussion group—See Tiger-Families

Optional additional courses, 9

Orange and black, 4

Orange Key Tour Guide Service, 22, 29

Organizations, 15

Orientation Week, 5, 31

Outdoor Action, 5, IFC

Outpatient services, medical, 25

Pace Center, 23

Parents Association, 4

Parents at Princeton, 4

Parents days, 2, 5, 31

Parent loans, 24

Parents Fund, 5

Parents programs, 4, 5

Parents’ suite, for medical emergencies, 26

Parking, 14, 28

Pass/D/Fail, 9

Payments, 23

Performing arts, 21

Pets, 14

Phone Numbers, IBC

Pre-Term Calendar, IFC

Preceptorials, 3, 9

Preorientation programs, 5

President, 1, 6

Princeton Alumni Weekly, 27

Princeton area, 28

Princeton Parents Fund, 5

Princeton Parents News, 5, 27

Princeton University Store, 14

Princeton Weekly Bulletin, 27

Princeton’s history, 3

Probation, 10

Program of concentration, 8

Programs, academic, 7

Programs for parents, 4

Provost, 6

Public Safety, 26, IBC

Publications, 27

ROTC, 15, 18

Reading courses, 9

Reading period, 9, 31

Readmission, 10

Refund policy, 23

Regional activities, for parents, 5

Registrar, 10, IBC

Regulations, academic, 9; residential, 12

Religious life, 19

Required withdrawal, 10

Requirements, 7

Resident college advisers, 11

Residential colleges, 10, IBC

Residential Education Program, 11

Residential life, 10

Residential Living Policies/Dining Services Guide, 12

Richardson Auditorium, 21

Rights, Rules, Responsibilities, 11

Rockefeller College, 10, IBC

Room assignments, 12

Room draw, 12

Room inspections, 13, 14

Roommates, 12

Rules—See regulations

Safety—See public safety; See health center and services

Sculpture, on campus, 20

Security—See Public Safety

Semesters, 8, 31

Seminars, 9

Senior thesis, 8

Sexual harassment, 26

Shipping, 13

Shopping, 14

Shuttle service, airport, 29

Single dorm rooms, 12

Social centers, 21–23

Sports teams, 18

Special services, 14

Storage facilities, 14

Student accounts, 23, IBC

Student activities, 15

Student agencies, 15, 18

Student discipline, 11

Student Employment Office, 25

Student governance, 15

Student Health Plan/Fee (insurance), 26

Student organizations, 15

Student-initiated seminars, 9

Student interests, 15

Students’ rights, responsibilities, 11

Study abroad, 8

Suggestions, address to send them to, IFC

Summer storage, 14

Switchboard, main University, IBC

Taplin Auditorium, 21

Telephone numbers, IBC

Telephones, 12

Thesis, senior, 8

Tiger, 4

Tiger Families, 5

Tours, 29

Trains, 29

Travel directions, 28

Treasurer’s office, 23, IBC

U-Store, 14

Undergraduate Announcement, 1, 7

Undergraduate program, 6

Undergraduate Student Government, 15

University centers, 21–23

University colors, 4

University mascot, 4

University Scholar, 8

University Store, 14

University ticketing, 21

Vice President for Campus Life, 6, IBC

Visitor parking, 28

Voluntary withdrawal, 10

WPRB, 27

Wilson College, 10, IBC

Wilson, Woodrow, 3

Withdrawal, 10

Women’s and Men’s Health, 25

Women’s Center, 23

Writing requirement, 7

Calendars, policies, programs, regulations, requirements, and all other statements in this handbook apply to the academic year 2006–07 to the best of our knowledge as of June 15, 2006. The University reserves the right to change any of its calendars, programs, requirements, and services without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures.

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