Casita offers a wide variety of off-campus Princeton University accommodation. Casita also provides multiple Jersey City student halls that are near the university. There is a wide range of en-suite rooms, studios, and single, twin, and double rooms offered by Casita for students to choose from according to their needs and budgets. These accommodation options come with an array of amenities and features, including all-inclusive utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and laundry facilities.
Why Study at Princeton University?
Princeton University is of the top Ivy League schools in the United States. The university advances learning through scholarship, research, and high-quality teaching, with a strong focus on undergraduate and doctoral education. Princeton boasts a faculty of world-class scholars who are engaged with and accessible to students and devoted to the thorough integration of teaching and research as well as a commitment to prepare students for lives of service, civic engagement, and ethical leadership.
Diversity and inclusion are pillars at Princeton; the university has a solid commitment to welcoming, supporting, and engaging students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, and to encouraging Princeton’s community to learn from the expression of diverse perspectives.
Princeton University sponsors a focus on the arts and humanities, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering, with world-class excellence across all its departments. The university also especially focuses on undergraduate education and has several programs that prepare students for meaningful lives and careers, broaden their outlooks, and help form their characters and values.
As an Ivy League school focused on delivering the highest quality of education, Princeton currently has 1,258 faculty members, 31 of which are Nobel Prize winners, 5,548 undergraduate students, and 3,157 graduate students. Princeton also has around 700 international students currently enrolled in its programs as well as 1,637 research funding awards.
Departments and Divisions
Princeton University offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate certificates and degrees in a range of disciplines and areas of study. Some fields that you can major in at Princeton include the following:
Anthropology
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Architecture and Engineering
Art and Archaeology
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
English
Global Health and Health Policy
History
Journalism
Neuroscience
Physics
Visual Arts
Research is also a flourishing department at Princeton University. The university funds and sponsors research in a variety of areas, including the following:
Facilities and Resources
Princeton University provides its students with a variety of facilities and resources to help them prosper and thrive academically, socially, and professionally. These facilities include everything from clubs and organisations to athletics and arts, here are some of Princeton’s most notable facilities and resources.
Student Organisations
At Princeton, student organisations give students the opportunity to turn their words into actions. On top of that, these organisations at Princeton allow students to actively contribute to and assume a role in shaping their social environment. These organisations and clubs are collaborative, self-directed, and are by the students for the students.
Sports and Athletics
Princeton has 38 different Sport Clubs from which to choose. These clubs are open to all Princeton University students of any and all skill levels and offer the chance to compete with other colleges throughout the Northeast and nationally. Some of the sports clubs at Princeton include the following:
Archery
Badminton
Ballroom Dance
Baseball
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Climbing
Cricket
Curling
Cycling
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Flag Football
Golf
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Swimming
Tennis
Libraries
Princeton University has both online and offline libraries where you can study, find information to help with your research, catch up on assignments, and find academic aid when needed. The libraries at Princeton include the following:
Cultural and Affinity Groups
Princeton prides itself on diversity and inclusion, this is why cultural and affinity groups are a big thing on campus. Through these centres and groups, you can meet and socialise with individuals of similar backgrounds or connect with cultures and perspectives other than your own on topics ranging from academics and activism to arts and service. Here are some of those groups:
Fields Centre for Equality and Cultural Understanding
Davis International Centre
Office of Disability Services
Health and Wellness
At Princeton, both your physical and mental health are a priority. University Health Services is the primary healthcare provider for undergraduate and graduate students, their dependents, and faculty and staff. A dedicated and experienced team of doctors, nurses, and practitioners offers a comprehensive range of medical services as well as health education, outreach, and wellness programs.
Mental Health and Wellness Services at the university are there to make sure students are well taken care of and their mental health is in good shape. Psychologists, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists are available to students 24/7. They’re available for urgent care as well as counselling, psychiatric consultations, referrals, mind-body programs such as meditation, and more.
Arts and Culture
Princeton University always has room for art and artists to thrive and prosper. An array of art events and performances are held on campus almost every week. Princeton is home to one of the country’s most significant collections of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture, including works by Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Richard Serra. The Princeton University Art Museum holds vast collections of artworks for and by the students.
Dining on Campus
Hundreds of dedicated people work to provide students with healthy, delicious foods and beverages. Princeton’s award-winning Campus Dining team celebrates a diversity of ingredients, authentic global cuisines, and locally sourced and sustainable products. There are several dining halls at Princeton that take into consideration dietary restrictions and food allergies. You can find halal and kosher dining as well as retail dining.
Princeton University Accommodation
Princeton is home to several Jersey City residential halls where you can stay and be close to the academic buildings on campus. Princeton University accommodation is known for its small, residential community for undergraduate and graduate students. The rooms are well-fitted with all the amenities and necessities that students might need. A sense of community as well as getting the full university experience are also a couple of perks of living on campus.
Nearby Universities
Several universities, colleges, and institutions are located in the area surrounding Princeton University. These Jersey City institutions include Saint Peter's University and New Jersey City University.