Undergrads may return to campus for one semester during the 2020-21 academic year.
First-year students and juniors are welcomed to campus for the fall semester, and sophomores and seniors for the spring semester.
In addition, the University will welcome back to campus students who are pursuing specific academic research or leading or enrolled in co-curricular programs that require them to be on campus each semester.
All undergraduates will have the option to complete the entire year remotely, at home or elsewhere.
Undergraduates will have opportunities to discuss individual circumstances and concerns with the appropriate adviser or res college staff.
All @PrincetonGrad students who wish to may stay in campus graduate housing for the upcoming academic year. Graduate-level courses and graduate advising may occur in person or virtually, depending on the decisions of individual graduate programs.
Detailed guidance and FAQs for @PrincetonGrad students for fall 2020 are available at gradfall2020.princeton.edu. bit.ly/3iyFYu3
The University acknowledges additional challenges for international students to travel to campus. For specific questions, students should reach out to their Davis Center adviser: bit.ly/2O2eYVA
In order to limit the spread of and/or exposure to COVID-19, faculty and staff who can work remotely should continue to work remotely until further notice. bit.ly/2O5Rxut
Visitors coming to campus must follow the University's face coverings policy when indoors and outside. Additionally, @applyprinceton will be not holding in-person visits for the summer or fall semester. For more visitor information, visit bit.ly/2ZEZ35b
All individuals entering NJ from states with a significant spread of #COVID19 are expected to quarantine for 14 days - this applies to students, faculty and staff returning to campus. Updated @njgov travel advisory list of states: bit.ly/2AtEJv2
The majority of teaching and learning will continue to occur online. #PrincetonU moved to virtual instruction during the past spring semester, and is spending the summer developing new resources to enhance online academic offerings.
All students and employees will be required to complete an online training outlining the University’s health and safety policies before moving into campus housing or receiving approval to resume work on campus.
Every person on campus, including visitors, will be required to wear a face-covering that covers their nose and mouth at all times indoors, except when they’re alone in their own room. Read the full policy: bit.ly/3f7h3LV
#PrincetonU will alter its calendar for the 2020-21 academic year, including the fall semester beginning 2 days early on August 31. Fall and spring breaks will be reduced to long weekends.
On June 17, the University was able to officially move from Level 3 (Essential Research) to Level 2 (Phased Resumption of Research). For @princetonideas Phased Resumption of Research plan, processes and resources, visit bit.ly/2BBy2Yq
Every student who plans to return to campus must sign a social contract that articulates their commitment to following health & safety protocols and to observing the behavior expectations designed to promote the well-being of everyone in the University community.
Undergraduate students will be assigned private sleeping spaces (single rooms or within suites). Many social and recreational activities will be unavailable, impermissible or highly regulated. Parties will be prohibited.
The University approved a 10% reduction in tuition for all students, whether on campus or remote.
The activities and athletics fee for 2020-21 will not be charged.
Room & board charges will be pro-rated for those departing campus at Thanksgiving break
The Council of Ivy League Presidents intends to announce a final decision regarding the status of intercollegiate athletic activity for the Fall Term 2020 on July 8. bit.ly/2Df8roy