Nassau Hall at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J., on Oct. 8, 2024. Ted Shaffrey/AP Photo
Since 1893, students at one of the world’s most prestigious universities have taken exams in a relaxed environment, without professors lurking about the room to ensure no talking or wandering eyes.
The honor system that preserved the arrangement is no more, however. On July 1, Princeton University will return to proctored in-class assessments. A seemingly ancient practice has been recalled to counter changing norms and increasing student reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), according to campus documents.
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