Welcome to Princeton University. This is the beginning of what I hope will be a rich intellectual adventure for your daughter or son. As a Princeton parent myself, I understand your excitement and trepidation as you contemplate the day your child embarks on this adventure. Although it is your daughter or son who is enrolling at the University, it is my hope that this will be the beginning of a lifelong relationship between yourself and Princeton as well.

This booklet introduces you, as parents, to Princeton’s traditions, opportunities, rules, and responsibilities. I hope you will visit the campus often, drop in on classes, and share with us the excitement that is generated by the faculty and students. Until then, the information in this booklet may answer some of your questions.

We speak of Princeton as an educational community. You are already aware of the educational advantages we offer, for you have entrusted your child to us. I hope you will become increasingly aware of the dedication of the University to teaching and the pursuit of knowledge, to develop leaders through participation in extracurricular activities, and to serve the larger community outside the University’s gates. These activities are infused with the energy and warmth of sharing a common purpose. We look forward to your family becoming an important part of the University community.

— Shirley M. Tilghman, president

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Pre-term Calendar

August 30, 2008 (Saturday). Check-in for freshmen in Community Action and Outdoor Action; residential college receptions hosted by the masters, 3:30 to 5 p.m., remarks by masters, 4 p.m.

September 6, 2008 (Saturday). Check-in for all other freshmen; lunch for families in the residential college dining halls. Residential college receptions hosted by the masters, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; remarks by masters, 2:30 p.m.; Center for Jewish Life reception, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (70 Washington Road).

See the calendars page for more complete calendars, from September 3, 2008, through June 5, 2012.

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Keep in Mind

We welcome your comments. If you have a suggestion for making our Parents Handbook more useful, please write to the editors at the Office of Communications, 22 Chambers Street, Suite 201, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08542; or call them at 609-258-3601. Thank you. Published by the Office of the Dean of the College, Princeton University; Christine McKinley, editor.

Calendars, policies, programs, regulations, requirements, and all other statements in this handbook apply to the academic year 2008–09 to the best of our knowledge as of June 15, 2008. The University reserves the right to change any of its calendars, programs, requirements, and services without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures.

Save the date!

Freshman Parents Weekend: Friday–Sunday, October 10–12, 2008

Princeton 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.