Advising
Princeton University is committed to supporting student success. The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (DUS) and the Office of Graduate Student Services (OGSS) work closely to ensure that all students at Princeton are supported and have resources available when needed.
Princeton University is committed to supporting student success. We provide various services and resources to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. We encourage students to take advantage of the many opportunities available and explore all aspects of Princeton life.
The Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) helps first-year students develop their academic plans, connects them with faculty members and other mentors, provides guidance on course selection, organizes orientation programs for new students, facilitates enrollment in writing seminars offered by the departmental writing centres and coordinates tutoring services provided by OUA staff members or outside agencies.
Supporting Undergraduates’ Success
For first-year students, the advising process can be challenging and stressful. As you navigate your way through Princeton, it is essential to understand how the University works. Advisers are here to help you find resources on campus and give advice about courses, majors and careers that match your interests.
While advisers have various resources available to assist students, some students may need to be fully aware of their options or require extra support from an adviser who understands their specific circumstances (such as international students). Furthermore, students may hesitate to ask questions or seek help from faculty or staff due to being new to Princeton. Students should remember that we all started as freshmen once upon a time!
Graduate Student Resources
The Graduate School and the departments you are enrolled in have several resources available for graduate students. These include:
- Mentoring, advising and academic support
- Financial support and funding options
- Career development and networking opportunities
Academic Strategies
- Learning Strategies: There are many ways to learn and study, and what works for one student may not work for another. You should be aware of the different types of learning strategies, such as active listening (paying attention) or mnemonic devices (memory aids).
- Study Skills: You must develop good study skills to take advantage of all the resources at Princeton. For example, reading assignments should be done before class; taking notes during lectures helps recall later on; writing down questions after reading a work helps focus on what is most important, etcetera.
- Test-Taking Strategies: Taking practice tests under timed conditions can help build confidence when it comes time for exams because there will be less anxiety about how long each question takes to answer and more focus on remembering facts rather than figuring out which ones apply here first!
The Princeton University Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to supporting student success. We want you to make the most of your time at Princeton through advising, and we are here for you throughout your undergraduate career.
We understand that each student has different interests and needs, so we will work with you individually on how best to meet those goals. As incoming freshmen, we encourage all students admitted into our program (and their families) to attend a mandatory orientation session before starting classes in September. During this session, we will cover all aspects of life at Princeton: academics, campus resources, student organizations, extracurricular activities within the community, housing options–including dining plans–and much more!