
Our People
A listening ear and guiding voice: Meet the DSLs .
How Directors of Student Life help undergraduates navigate their residential college experience at Princeton University.
Beloved coach Pete Carril dies at 92, leaving indelible legacy at Princeton and on basketball .
Coach Pete Carril, the beloved face of Princeton men’s basketball, passed away Sunday, August 14th, at age 92. He ended his career at Princeton with one of the greatest moments in NCAA tournament history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His legacy and impact on the sport of basketball were and will forever be insurmountable.
Inaugural program with Fresno State, Rowan and Valdosta State universities spurs “unforgettable summer of research” .
Princeton Chemistry's new two-month summer program draws faculty and students from moderate to small research institutions that serve historically underrepresented groups.
Princeton's History
- 1746College of New Jersey founded in Elizabeth, New Jersey, by the Presbyterian Synod
- 1896Name officially changed to Princeton University
- 1900Graduate School established
- 1969Trustees vote to admit women undergraduates
- 2001Financial aid policy changes, replacing loans with grants that do not need to be repaid

Visit Us
A visit to our beautiful campus will give you a good idea of what Princeton has to offer. Tours and information session are available throughout the year. A virtual tour also can serve as your guide.