Princeton University Graduate College, residential college at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College is a residential college in Princeton where graduate students live and pursue their studies. The complex features Gothic-style stone buildings arranged around courtyards, with Cleveland Tower serving as a prominent landmark and Procter Hall functioning as the main dining facility.
The college opened in 1913 to provide graduate students with dedicated living quarters separate from the main campus. Its Gothic Revival design by architect Ralph Adams Cram drew inspiration from European universities and expanded over subsequent decades with additional buildings and courtyards.
The college was designed as a dedicated space for graduate students to live as a community apart from undergraduates. Students gather in dining halls and courtyards, creating a shared daily life that centers on both individual study and collective traditions.
The campus is accessible by walking from the main university area or nearby streets. The buildings connect via well-maintained pathways and open courtyards that are easy to navigate and provide clear wayfinding.
Cleveland Tower houses a carillon with bells that play at designated times, with the music reaching across the entire grounds. This bell system was donated by the class of 1892 in 1927 and adds a hidden musical layer to the daily rhythm of the college.
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