Graduate visiting students include advanced degree candidates or competitively selected postgraduate scholars from another institution who come to Princeton for one or two semesters to fulfill a particular need. Details Students may apply to study in any of the departments or programs in the Graduate School listed under Fields of Study. Application Submission Dates As early as six months, but no later than three months prior to your intended start date (See chart.) Program Length One term or one academic year Application Fee None Application Requirements Statement of Purpose - brief statement describing your proposed plan of studyResume or curriculum vitae Transcript from every college or university from which you have earned or expect to earn a degreeLetter of support from a current Princeton faculty member who will serve as an adviser during the stayThree letters of recommendation - Recommenders will submit letters through SlateCopy of your current passport (name page only) - international applicants onlyEvidence of sufficient financial resources in English and U.S. dollars Visa Information (International applicants only) All international nondegree students must arrive in the U.S. with a valid F-1 or J-1 student visa. The Davis International Center will assist with the visa eligibility documents (I-20 for F-1 students or DS-2019 for J-1 students) after admission is offered. BEgin YOUR Fall ApplIcationThe nondegree application for Spring 2026 will open in July 2025. Applicants who require additional accessibility assistance may contact [email protected].
