The President and Trustees of Princeton University
To all who will read this document
[Send] Greetings in the [Name of] the Lord.
SINCE it is fitting that those who have attained the greatest level of education and learning be awarded the highest academic degree, in order that they may achieve the rewards worthy of their merits, and learning itself may not be increased in honor, and since furthermore
[Student's Name]
not only shines so splendidly in learning and intellect but also so conspicuously stands forth in the discipline of [Department Name]
that he/she rightly deserves the highest honors, on this account we the President and Trustees of Princeton University assign to the above mentioned the title and the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY,
and award the enjoyment of each and every right, privilege and honor that pertain in whatsoever place to the highest degree.
Let this parchment, stamped with the seal of our University and affixed with the signatures of the President and Secretary, be in witness of this fact.
Issued at Nassau Hall on the ___ day of ____ in the year