Welcome Class of 2027!
Your Path to Princeton is your connection to a wealth of resources concerned with learning and living at Princeton. Explore at your leisure, and check back often for updates and announcements—it is one of our main ways of communicating with you!
You will notice that some of the links on this site, including access to Matriculation Online and Canvas, require a Princeton NetID; this will be sent to your personal email account on Monday, May 15. Once you activate your NetID you will be able to log in.
2023 Timeline
This timeline was designed to help you keep track of the many processes that occur over the summer before your enrollment in fall classes. Many of the items require action on your part, so please take care to review it. Be sure to check back regularly as hyperlinks will be added to many Timeline entries as web materials become available.
Orientation for the Class of 2027
Friday, August 25 - Monday, September 4
Orientation introduces you to the Princeton community and to the extensive support available for your success. During the program, you will find your home in the residential colleges, bond with students in a small-group experience, meet other members of your class through community-building events, attend programs that will prepare you for academic life at Princeton, and participate in Princeton traditions.

News Around Princeton
- Peter Schiffer named Princeton’s next dean for research
June 2, 2023
- After Princeton graduation, ROTC students are commissioned as U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force officers
May 31, 2023
- Three seniors awarded Labouisse Prize for international civic engagement projects
May 31, 2023
- Graduates at Princeton’s 2023 Commencement are called to action on behalf of free speech and equality
May 30, 2023