Princeton has high academic demands, but also many resources to help you succeed. As a freshman and sophomore, most routine questions can be answered by your Academic Advisor, a faculty member who will help you select classes, plan your program, and help you find appropriate support.
General Academic Resources
If you think you might need extra guidance or help for one of your classes, take a look at the handy ASAP site (Academic Support at Princeton). Here you’ll find links to programs sponsored by the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, the Writing Center, information about study halls in math and sciences, and more.
For help with writing in any class at Princeton—or your JP, Thesis, application essays, etc.—your first stop should be the Writing Center. It is immensely beneficial to get feedback on your work, no matter how strong a writer you may be; even professional writers do not practice their craft in a vacuum. Writing Center Fellows can give advice at any stage in the writing process, from coming up with a thesis or outline to helping with final polishing of an argument.
You may seek help with citation questions from the Writing Center, as well as from your professors, preceptors, etc. Consult Academic Integrity and Rights, Rules, Responsibility whenever you have questions about source use or citation.
For information about degree requirements, prerequisites, concentrations, certificate programs, and academic standing, see the Undergraduate Announcement or the Dean of the College academic information site:
If you’re struggling in a course and think you would benefit from one-on-one tutoring, make an appointment to come talk with Dr. Caswell Klein or Dean Avens (stop by the office to sign up for an appointment, or call 8-3728). For information about the program, see:
Fellowship and Scholarship Information – Information on the range of grants available to students, including postgraduate fellowships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright.
Don’t hesitate to stop by the Rocky office to talk to Dean Avens or Dr. Caswell Klein if you have more complicated questions or concerns. You may call 8-3728 to schedule an appointment with either of them.
If you think you might need extra guidance or help for one of your classes, take a look at the handy ASAP site (Academic Support at Princeton). Here you’ll find links to programs sponsored by the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, the Writing Center, information about study halls in math and sciences, and more.