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Community Practices & Policies

Princeton Theological Seminary is committed to maintaining an educational, working, and living environment free from discrimination and harassment, and fostering an environment where all individuals may pursue their studies, work, careers and social interactions without being subjected to misconduct of any kind.

Learn more about living together at Princeton Seminary.

Fall 2025 Move-In Schedule


Move-in hours are 9 am to 1 pm on each designated day.


Monday, August 25
New/Entering International Students (Note: International Students may move in any time this day, according to their flight and airport pick-up schedule.)
New/Entering PhD Students

Tuesday, August 26
New/Entering PhD Students

Wednesday, August 27
New/Entering Domestic Students living in CRW / Witherspoon Apartments

Thursday, August 28
Returning Students living in Brown Hall

Friday, August 29
New/Entering Domestic Students living in CRW / Witherspoon Apartments
New/Entering Domestic and Returning Students living in Brown Hall
Returning Students living in Brown Hall

Meal Plans and Dining Info
Residential meal plans begin Thursday, September 4.
Mackay Dining Hall will offer limited service before September 4, with lunch available Monday through Friday from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. Meals must be purchased at the door at standard rates.

Shuttle Service
Princeton Seminary’s shuttle service will begin regular operations on Thursday, September 4.

Housing assignments are sent out in mid-July for the coming academic year. Students attending summer language receive their housing assignments in early June. Dorms typically open on the Tuesday prior to the first day of class, and apartments are available beginning the week before Labor Day.

All full-time students are required to have health insurance. You are required to buy coverage through the PTS Student Health Benefits Plan, or prove that you have sufficient coverage through a parent, spouse, church or employer.

All dorms and apartments are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted 25 feet from campus buildings.

Pets (dogs and cats) are allowed at the CRW first floor apartments only. Pet friendly apartments are limited and are not guaranteed. A maximum of two pets is allowed per apartment, and a monthly fee is charged for each pet. Students must follow the Pet Policy (pdf).

The mailroom is located in the lower level of the Mackay Campus Center. The exterior doors of the mailroom are unlocked from 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m., after 8:30 p.m. you must use your student ID to gain access. See Mailroom Policy and Procedures (pdf).

The Dining Hall is located in Mackay Campus Center.

Athletic fields are located at the corner of Stockton and Hibben Streets (Mercer field), and at the CRW campus. Intramural programs include flag football, ultimate frisbee, and basketball.

The Seminary does not have a pool, but several area pools (pdf) offer discounts and membership to Seminary students.