The Graduate School welcomes a variety of nondegree students to come to Princeton and take courses, collaborate with members of the Princeton faculty, and conduct advanced research using Princeton libraries and research laboratories. Applicants should be able to communicate in English, however, no English language proficiency exam is required. Please see our categories of nondegree students for information on the benefits and limitations of each status. For application requirements, please visit the specific nondegree applicant type below. Visiting Student Research Collaborators Explore graduate research collaboration opportunities for students from academic institutions beyond Princeton. Trailing Nondegree Students Review the application process for advanced degree candidates from other institutions who follow their adviser to Princeton. Exchange Students Learn about approved exchange programs with institutions around the world. Visiting Students View select partnerships that allow outside students to study at Princeton. Qualifying Nondegree Students Understand the approach to enrollment and coursework as a qualifying student at Princeton. Visit the Academics section for information on programming for cross-registered students. For information about the The Program in Continuing Education, which admits qualified area residents and members of the University community to regularly scheduled undergraduate and graduate courses, visit the Office of Continuing Education. Application Deadlines Intended Start DateApplication OpensApplication DeadlineJanuary 1 (Start of spring term)July 1September 30February 1August 1October 31March 1September 1November 30April 1October 1December 31May 1November 1January 31June 1 (Start of summer term) December 1February 28 (or 29)July 1January 1March 31August 1 (Start of fall term)February 1April 30September 1March 1May 31October 1April 1June 30November 1May 1July 31December 1June 1August 31 Financial Support Visit the Financial Support section for more information about Student Fees & Benefits, visa support for international students, and more. The University GDPR Privacy Notice is available on the University Registrar’s site. Nondegree application inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
