<p>Not all departments offer certificates, so you should check [url=<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/whatsdistinctive/experience/certificate_programs/]here[/url”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/whatsdistinctive/experience/certificate_programs/]here[/url</a>] to see if Princeton offers one in the subject you’re interested in. Your transcript will simply indicate the courses you have taken and the major and certificates you are earning. There’s not a section where the registrar can certify that “Johnny is really, really dedicated to his certificate and wishes he could have double majored.” But graduate programs base their decisions on much more than your transcript – you will have ample space to talk about your secondary field in your personal statement.</p>