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Video feature: 'Welcome to Princeton's residential colleges' .

One of Princeton’s most distinctive characteristics is its closely knit residential community, which is organized around six residential colleges. This video introduction takes a tour through each of the six dining halls, where students, college masters and staff describe the importance of life in the Princeton's residential colleges.

Video: 'Princeton's Opening Day 2011: Framing the Freshman Experience' .

Highlights from opening day events explore how the University frames the freshman class's forthcoming academic and social experiences, with an eye toward service.

Video feature: Looking back on 12 years of Tilghman's presidency at Princeton .

Shirley M. Tilghman, who took office on June 15, 2001, will step down as president of Princeton University with the close of the academic year on Sunday. In this video, Tilghman looks back on her accomplishments over her 12 years as the 19th president of the University and looks ahead to returning to the faculty after a year's sabbatical.

Princeton: Discovery, inspiration, evolution .

Undergraduates discuss what they have brought to the University community, and how they have changed since being on campus.

Video feature: 'Welcome to My Dorm!' .

Some of Princeton University's most distinctive characteristics are the close-knit residential community and the variety of dormitory options in the six residential colleges. Each architecturally diverse college is made up of dormitory halls and a range of facilities, including a main dining hall, libraries, common rooms, and arts and entertainment resources. Student living areas range from single rooms to suites, and each college has something that makes it unique.

Video feature: Princeton Freshman Parents Weekend .

After Shelley Slaughter delivered her 17-year-old daughter, Ebony Slaughter-Johnson, to Princeton in early September, it was the first time they had spent more than a week apart. Six weeks later, they were happily reunited at Freshman Parents Weekend.

Eight students receive 2010 Spirit of Princeton Award .

Eight students have been named winners of the 2010 Spirit of Princeton Award, which honors undergraduates at Princeton University for their positive contributions to campus life. The award recognizes eight seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through dedicated efforts with student organizations, athletics, community service, religious life, residential life and the arts.