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REU FAQResearch Experience for Undergraduates - Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions. Please review these before contacting the program coordinator. You might find what you're looking for here!
What application materials are required?
Do I have to apply online?You may apply by mail, but it is MUCH preferred if you apply using the online application.If you are unable to apply online, please apply by mail. Mailed applications should include:
When are final decisions made?Final decisions are made throughout March and April until all positions have been filled. Successful applicants will be offered a position and the position is only considered filled when the student accepts the offer. What if I need to know sooner?Special requests for early decisions will be considered, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet your time constraints. Can international students apply?Please click here for information on internation applications. Is it ok to contact faculty members I'm interested in working with?Everyone is different. Some faculty encourage contact from interested students, others may not have time to respond to individual inquiries. You may contact faculty at your own risk. Please remember to be respectful and courteous. Can I send multiple letters of recommendation?While you may only list one faculty reference on our web application, you are welcome to ask for as many letters of recommendation as you like. However, I might get bored and stop reading after 10 letters. You are responsible for ensuring we receive the letters. Letters of recommendation can be emailed to sgreco@princeton.edu. Why doesn't your application work?It does. Please be sure to use the latest version of internet explorer with javascript enabled. If you continue to have problems, please contact the program coordinator. Where do I send all my application materials?You can email most materials such as letters or other supplements to your application to sgreco@princeton.edu, but official transcripts, etc. should be mailed to:
You can also fax materials if necessary to(609) 258-1177. How do I know if you've received all my application materials?You will not be notified when your application is complete. You will be notified if we are considering your application and discover something is missing. You will be provided the opportunity to submit this information within a reasonable amount of time. Please note: You are responsible for ensuring that your transcript and letters of recommendation are sent to us. I'm about to graduate. Am I still elligible to participate?While graduating seniors are not typically elligible to participate, the rare exception has been made. Can I submit an "unofficial" transcript?An official transcript is required. An unofficial transcript will only be accepted if it is impossible to obtain an official transcript. What if my school lets out after the program has started?If you are accepted into the program, we will work with you to ensure you get as much out of the program as possible. Scheduling conflicts, unless extreme, will not affect your application. Who's Shannon Swilley? Is that the same person as Shannon Greco?Yes, Shannon Swilley and Shannon Greco are the same person. Shannon changed her name in 2009. Shannon Greco is the REU Coordinator and Education Outreach Coordinator for PCCM. Apply here
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