Princeton University is committed to creating and maintaining an educational, working and living environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Princeton University’s foundational values related to respect for others, nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity underpin our diversity and inclusion efforts. In addition, our policies on equal opportunity, discrimination and/or harassment, sexual misconduct, and disability and accessibility provide information regarding complaint procedures,…

Princeton University encourages all members of our community to report all incidents of discrimination and/or harassment directed at you, or directed at others, to the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.  Our office responds to all allegations of discrimination and…

Diversity and inclusion are central to Princeton's educational mission and its desire to serve society. The University community has a deep commitment to inclusivity because they know that: diverse environments are more stimulating, fairness is a core value at Princeton. Our students should live and learn in an environment reflective of society.

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Princeton's Equal Opportunity Policy protects all students, employees and applicants. We are committed to making selection decisions to academic programs and employment-related decisions based on individual merit.

When you feel that you have been subjected to bias, discrimination and/or harassment or have observed such behavior directed at others, you have many options, including consulting with a Confidential Resource or a non-confidential resource, or formally reporting what happened.

Princeton provides numerous resources to create an inclusive and welcoming campus environment for transgender and non-binary individuals.

There are many ways for members of the Princeton community to learn with and from each other.

Princeton aspires to be a truly diverse community in which individuals of every gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status can flourish equally. 

Princeton hosts a range of programs aimed to increase access and support for students from historically and economically underrepresented populations.

Princeton provides resources that support community-initiated events to encourage productive dialogue, to model honest conversations on a range of complex social issues, and to learn about others' perspectives and experiences.

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A number of annual campus celebrations and awards (link is external) recognize the multicultural makeup of the University and reward efforts to diversify our community.

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Princeton offers many pathways for connecting on campus as well as to the larger community. Whether you are looking for individuals of similar background or those interested in a common cause, there are connections ready and waiting for you.

Princeton's campus centers are student-focused spaces that support the cultural dimensions of the Princeton experience.

Princeton’s many employee resource groups (ERGs) blend community-building and professional development. 

Undergraduate and graduate student groups offer social, cultural and intellectual avenues to connect with other students.

Alumni who share common backgrounds can maintain their ties to the University through affiliated groups.  

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This progress report provides updates on campus climate initiatives as of May 2016.

This report made recommendations to enhance campus climate for students.

Princeton University supports many ways for members of our community to learn with and from each other.

April 2021

Princeton University is committed to providing access to all individuals under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The…

March 2023

Princeton University is committed to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment free from discrimination and harassment as described in this policy. Princeton University’s policy prohibits such discrimination and harassment and applies to everyone in the University community. When the…

October 2022

The following frequently asked questions and answers are intended to provide general information on matters of privacy, admissions, financial aid, taxes, travel and resources available to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students.

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This report identifies ways to make Princeton University a more diverse and inclusive community, with a focus on graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and senior administrators.

This report examines whether changes should be made in the ways in which the University recognizes Woodrow Wilson’s legacy.

Princeton provides resources to create an inclusive and welcoming campus environment for DACA Students, Faculty, and Staff and Undocumented Students.

The University continues to examine the intersections between Princeton’s history and its iconography, portraiture and named spaces.

Academic and administrative units conducting core educational or administrative activities are required to align websites and other information technology with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA to promote digital accessibility for students, employees and/or the public.

Princeton recognizes the importance of supporting a diverse and inclusive campus community, not only in our teaching and research mission but also in the way we do business.

“We are in an era when many people mistakenly treat free speech and inclusivity as competing values. Universities must nevertheless remain steadfastly devoted to both free speech and inclusivity. We need the benefit of multiple voices and perspectives, and we need real engagement among them…. The freedom of speech allows not only for genteel…

Princeton seeks to build relationships with Native American and Indigenous communities and nations through academic pursuits, partnerships, historical recognitions, community service and enrollment efforts.  These communities and nations include the Lenni-Lenape people, who consider the land on which the University stands part of their…

Electronic, online or “trolling” attacks or harassment can take many forms, including online threats or unwelcome messages or images, cyberstalking, or attempts to hack or shut down accounts. They may involve a single incident of unwanted contact or sustained harassing campaigns. Whatever the form, a digital attack can be professionally…

Consistent with our values and applicable law, the University maintains a comprehensive set of policies and procedures designed to protect members of the University community from discrimination and harassment.

A number of resources for students and staff are available.  We will update this page with resources as they become available.

Princeton University has been working on several initiatives to ensure that our community progresses towards being fully gender-inclusive.

Princeton University strongly encourages members of the University community to report suspected violations of University policy.  However, we understand that some individuals may be reluctant to report their concerns due to fears of retaliation. The following frequently asked questions and answers provide information regarding what constitutes…

The increasing need to engage online brings with it a new way of thinking.  The following resource material and webinar are tools developed to assist you in navigating instances of online abuse and harassment.

While not an exhaustive list, the following…