Thread by @Princeton

Undergraduate education at #PrincetonU will be fully remote for fall 2020.

In a message to the campus community, President Eisgruber writes that the pandemic’s impact prevents a genuinely meaningful on-campus experience for undergrads. bit.ly/2PynJrd

The University expects it will still be possible for @PrincetonGrad students, including incoming first-year graduate students, to be on campus for the upcoming semester because of their different instructional and residential programs.

Much remains unchanged, including this year’s modified academic calendar, with virtual classes beginning August 31 and ending November 24. Approved research is continuing, including related staff-supported operations.

We’ll continue to do everything we can to welcome students back to a campus experience that’s safe and meaningful. We look forward to that day. Until then, let’s work together to sustain our special community in the face of the unprecedented challenges we’re confronting together.

UNDERGRADS

The deadlines for Add/Drop, Leave of Absence requests and first-year Deferral of Admission requests have each been moved to August 12.

EMERGENCY RESIDENCY

A new round of applications is available in TigerHub for first-year students and juniors unable to learn at home due to high financial need and/or significant extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing. Due August 12.

REMOTE LEARNING

We invite all students who need help securing appropriate technology (hardware, software, internet connection) to fill out the Student Technology Needs Assessment survey by August 14. bit.ly/3ik0cqi

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Reminder: The fall 2020 semester begins on Monday, August 31.

View the full 2020-2021 academic calendar: bit.ly/33CXyb6

STAFF

Those who can perform their duties remotely should continue to do so; those currently working on campus or anticipate doing so this fall will receive direction from their managers.

STAFF

Despite financial impacts of the pandemic and inability to bring undergrads back to campus this fall, workforce retention remains a University priority, as does making effective use of everyone’s talents and energies to support #PrincetonU’s ongoing teaching & research.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We’re committed to ensuring that all students are able to learn effectively regardless of where they live and study. Additional information and resources are available: bit.ly/3krbUkP

LINKS FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Undergraduates: bit.ly/2P4e7V7
@PrincetonGrad students: bit.ly/3f6bY5K
Staff: bit.ly/3kiYXK5