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Academics

Welcome to Our Community of Learning

Princeton is one of the top universities in the world. Our undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize learning, creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Studying at Princeton

We are a community of learning that is enriched by the wide range of experiences and perspectives of our students, faculty and staff. Undergraduate students benefit from the extraordinary resources of a world-class research institution dedicated to undergraduate teaching, while our graduate students engage in original and independent scholarship and research.

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Buzzer beaters: Princeton athletes polish a scholarly thesis amid NCAA playoffs
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Many Princeton athletes who have been in the spotlight at national tournaments have an extra buzzer to beat: completing a senior thesis, the capstone scholarly project that undergraduates produce before graduating.

Learning to see fashion through a scholarly lens
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“People usually think about fashion as something superficial, irrelevant or just materialistic,” says Anne Cheng, professor of English. “But philosophers and writers have known for a long time that it also generates formative meanings about how others identify us and how we identify ourselves.”

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Library

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The Princeton University Library system houses more than 10 million books, along with extensive digital holdings, in buildings across campus. Undergraduates, graduate students and faculty have access to a remarkable array of resources for their course work, independent research and scholarship. 

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Academic Calendar

Learn more about important dates and deadlines during the academic year.

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Course Tools

A compendium of academic resources and websites.

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Advising and Tutoring

We provide students with a range of academic resources and a support network of faculty and staff to support their success.

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Learning Abroad

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Princeton is a global institution, and there are vast opportunities to learn and pursue research beyond the University's campus. Geographically extensive programs offer Princeton students and scholars many ways to connect. 

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Career Development

We empower you to discover your interests and pursue your passions while studying at Princeton. The Center for Career Development can be a partner in your explorations, including through one-on-one guidance to help you plan your goals and achieve career success.

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Continuing Education

The University sponsors programs that allow alumni, community members and students from other universities to experience Princeton's unique educational offerings. 

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Innovative Learning

Learning at Princeton goes beyond the traditional classroom experience, with technology enabling innovative and creative educational opportunities across campus and around the world.

Innovative Learning