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Undergraduate Admission Information Center

Sonia Sotomayor Hall, 36 University Place, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • The Undergraduate Admission Information Center is a small building with 2 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway within the Undergraduate Admission Information Center.
  • The floor names are signed as level 1 and level 2.
  • The Undergraduate Admission Information Center shares its facilities with the Princeton University Store on level 1 and the Careers Center on level 2.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level via Blair Walk with a slope at the entrance door.
    The approach to the building from Lockhart Hall is step-free via a slope.
    The approach to the building is stepped or step-free via slope from the accessible route along the left of the store off University Place.
  • The Undergraduate Admission Information Center has 1 entrance off Blair Walk which provides step-free access via an uneven slope (accessible entrance).
  • The external entrance into the building has no signage, however the internal entrance is signed as 'Princeton University Undergraduate Admission'.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to level 1 of the Undergraduate Admission Information Center and the reception area. From this entrance there is step-free level access to the restrooms with adaptations and the elevator within the University Store that can be used to access the Presentation Room on level 2.
  • You can get to the Undergraduate Admission Information Center via the main entrance into Princeton University Store which has an automatic door and a slope or via the rear entrance which has stepped access and manual doors.
    Access to the Center via the Store is step-free and level via the internal entrance located on level 1 of the Princeton University Store.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass the stairway in the Undergraduate Admission Information Center via the elevator located within the Princeton University Store.
  • The floor surfaces on levels 1 and 2 of the Undergraduate Admission Information Center are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas on level 1 within the reception area and on level 2 within the Presentation Room with a mixture of seating available.
  • There is wayfinding signage on level 1 by the reception to show where the restrooms with adaptations are.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 1, to the left of the reception desk.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located within the restrooms with adaptations.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the restrooms with adaptations.

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available on University Place.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the building, off Blair Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the Undergraduate Admissions Information Center.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:16.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (109cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The second doors have a low color contrast.

Reception (Undergraduate Admission)

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile or thickly cushioned carpet.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There are chairs without armrests, armchairs, high stools, coffee tables and high tables in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located on level 1 of the Princeton University Store, to the right of the internal entrance into the Undergraduate Admissions Information Center.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1 and 2.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 9in x 4ft 11in (205cm x 150cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (Access to the Presentation Room)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and 2.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 12yd 1in (11m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 3in x 7ft 3in (190cm x 222cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 3in x 5ft 1in (190cm x 154cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 3in (130cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (52cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 10in (118cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (119cm) from the floor.
    • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 3ft 2in (97cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.