Joining and Leaving TigerNet Forums
What are TigerNet Forums?
TigerNet Forums are the same as alumni discussion groups, only with a new name on a new platform, TigerNet 2.0.* You can still interact with your fellow Princeton alumni by joining different groups, posting threads, asking questions and responding by email.
Will I have to rejoin my existing discussion groups?
No. You will be included in all your groups. Your groups, now called forums, will be displayed under the “My Alumni Communities” section of TigerNet 2.0, along with your class, regional and affinity groups, as applicable.
How do I join a forum?
To join a group, log in to tigernet2.princeton.edu and scroll to “TigerNet Forums” to view the forum categories. You can also search for forums using the search tool in the upper left. Once you find a group you’re interested in, simply hit the “join” button.
How do I find a forum on a specific topic?
To find a specific topic, log on to tigernet2.princeton.edu and use the search bar on the left to search for specific topics and keywords.
How do I leave a TigerNet forum?
To leave a forum, select the forum you wish to leave, and on the right side select the “Joined” button. A drop-down menu will appear where you can select “Leave.”
Posting to TigerNet Forums
How do I create a new forum thread?
To create a thread on a forum, log on to tigernet2.princeton.edu and find the forum where you want to start the thread. Then, click the “New discussion” button on the left panel.
How do I respond to a forum thread?
There are two options for responding in a thread:
- Log in to tigernet2.princeton.edu, navigate to the group you want to participate in, find the forum thread, and click the comment button that looks like a speech bubble.
- Or, you can respond to a thread from your email address on file. Depending on your email notification settings, when a post is created, you will receive an email with the content of the post. Then, select the “Reply by email” button that is in the body of the email to post your response. You must update your email address on TigerNet to use this functionality.
Can I change my TigerNet Forum delivery notifications?
Yes! Once you sign in to TigerNet 2.0, select your profile icon in the top right corner. From there, select “Notifications.” This will bring you to your notification settings, where you can edit them for TigerNet forums as well as group websites.
Do I have to sign in to TigerNet 2.0 to respond to discussion posts?
No. If you turn on email notifications, you will receive posts directly to your email address of record. Within the email notification, select the “Reply by Email” button, and type your response as if you were reply to an email. Once you select send, your response will appear on the discussion thread.
Please note: Your email signature will also be included in your response; if you do not want it to appear, delete the email signature before you send the response.
You must update your email address on TigerNet to use this functionality.
Can I switch between using email and the web to use TigerNet Forums?
Yes, you may switch between the two methods.
What if I post and it doesn’t appear on the forum?
When replying via email, be sure to select the “Reply by email” button in the body of the email. Note that selecting the “Reply” or “Reply All” button within your email platform will cause the post to bounce back.
If you still can’t see your post, contact us for assistance at learntigernet2@princeton.edu.
Will I be able to post during the discussion group migration?
Beginning August 12 at noon ET, there will be a blackout period on the platforms until August 14 at noon ET when alumni can resume posting on TigerNet 2.0.
Can I add attachments to my discussion forum posts?
Yes! When posting directly from the web, select the paper clip icon in to add your attachment to the email to be shared.
When I respond via email, the email address that I am prompted to send to is very long and does not look like the main group email address. Why is this?
The system creates a distinct email address for replies to accurately associate your post with the message to which you are replying. This results in a long address, but it is correct.
Guidelines and Support
What are the guidelines for using TigerNet forums?
The TigerNet Policy can be found here and on all TigerNet forums.
How do I request a new TigerNet forum?
You can request a new forum by emailing learntigernet2@princeton.edu.
Is there a Help Desk?
Yes! You can contact the TigerNet Help Desk by emailing tigernet@princeton.edu or by calling 609-258-1542.
* TigerNet 2.0 is the current name for the platform that houses alumni group sites and discussion forums. In Fall 2024, the Alumni Directory will migrate to TigerNet 2.0. Following this final migration, TigerNet 2.0 will be renamed to TigerNet.