Greetings from the Dean of Undergraduate Students

Dear Class Members,

Welcome to Princeton University. I am grateful for this opportunity to greet you on behalf of all my colleagues in Campus Life. We want to ensure that all students know about the many resources available to them so that they can take full advantage of the Princeton experience. You will learn about many of these resources during orientation; in meetings with your residential college dean, director of studies, director of student life, academic adviser, and residential college advisers; and in the pamphlets and brochures that describe the many offices and organizations that serve Princeton students. Thriving at Princeton provides an informal introduction to some of the academic, extracurricular, and community resources that may be of particular interest to students of color.

Thriving at Princeton is a guide to help you with the basics — where to go for help and services, both on campus and in the community. This booklet includes the names of places, programs, and people who can help you make the transition to Princeton and alleviate the natural anxiety that is part of any new adventure. The goal is to ensure that you can actively, thoughtfully, and confidently take advantage of the academic, social, and cultural opportunities available to you. While seeking help may at times seem daunting, it is important that you ask questions and voice your concerns so that faculty and administrators can be responsive to your needs. Through your involvement in the life of the University, Princeton will continue to thrive as a center of diversity.

We hope that your years here will be rich and rewarding ones. My colleagues and I look forward to meeting you and working with you to enrich your academic, residential, and extracurricular experiences.

— Kathleen Deignan, Dean of Undergraduate Students

top | July 2007