Student Life

‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Packaged snack options expanded, hours contracted at late meal this semester

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

Princeton Pictures to premiere three new student films on Tuesday

Princeton Pictures, the only film club on campus, will premiere its three new films on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10.

University to terminate CLA positions in residential colleges next year

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Princeton welcomes first 2030 admits through QuestBridge

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Student-run initiative pilots Late Meal delivery

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Craig Robinson ’83, brother of Michelle Obama ’85, selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Friday.

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21.

Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

FemaleFounded conference gathers business executives, students, startups

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

Hadi Kamara ’26 named Princeton’s second 2025 Rhodes Scholar

The announcement follows the absence of any Princeton Rhodes Scholars last year, the first time in two decades that no Princeton student won the award.

The announcement follows the absence of any Princeton Rhodes Scholars last year, the first time in two decades that no Princeton student won the award.

The Class of 2029 didn’t experience high school during the pandemic. Did it make a difference?

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

Second annual TigerTies event draws over 600 students and community members

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

Quad will adopt selective sign-in, slash Street Week spots to 75

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

SIFP hosts annual First-Gen Week with social gatherings, wellness activities

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.