Cultural and ethnic diversity is one of the major defining characteristics of intellectual as well as community life at Princeton, and a wide range of courses in the Princeton curriculum offer students the opportunity to analyze cultural diversity and cross-cultural encounters. The majority of the courses listed focus directly on racial and ethnic identity and diversity in the United States; a smaller number deal more broadly with cross-cultural encounter within and beyond the Americas.
Audience: Students

The AccessAbility Center is a student gathering space on campus designed for universal access and intended to foster conversation about ability, access and difference.   The mission of the AccessAbility Center is to provide opportunities for students to actively explore differing abilities, envision disability as part of diversity, and understand how difference can enrich the educational experience and lives of those in our campus community. 

The Ally Project is an annual workshop series that provides guidance on ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and colleagues. It covers a wide range of topics including language, support services and resources.
Audience: Faculty, staff, graduate students
Format: Two in-person classes, held annually and sponsored by the LGBT Employee Resource Group, LGBT Task Force, Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Office of Human Resources, and Office of the Vice President for Campus Life

There are a number of events throughout the year that provide an opportunity for members of the University community to come together with the larger Princeton community to celebrate.

A number of programs, such as Community and Staff Day and Communiversity, bring people together in celebration — through food, cultural performances and athletics.

The mission of the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P) is to support the community of Princeton alumni in advancing Asian-American and Asian issues in student life, University affairs, personal and professional development, and community service.

Asian Staff at Princeton's ([email protected]) mission is to serve the needs of the vibrant and diverse Asian community at Princeton.  The group is open to all staff with an affinity for Asian culture, regardless of racial or ethnic background.

The STANDBY website helps students assess a situation with various scenarios, and it includes a Blood Alcohol Content Calculator, safety tips and events on campus, as well as emergency phone numbers.

Audience: Students
Format: Website, offered by the Alcohol Coalition Committee, the Office of Information Technology and SHARE
More informtation: Explore the STANDBY website.

The mission of the Association of Black Princeton Alumni is to strengthen the relationships among all African Americans within the Princeton University community through networking and mentoring to promote a stronger sense of community and mutual support.  And to strengthen the relationship between African American Princetonians and the University community by making the University’s resources more accessible and by making the resources of African American Princetonians more accessible to the University community.   

ALPA supports Latino Princeton alumni through networking, mentoring and mutual support by advancing Latino issues in University affairs, personal and professional development, and public service.

The Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni (APGA) connects and supports Princeton graduate alumni in scholarship, fellowship and leadership, in the Nation's service and the service of humanity.

You can help protect the people around you by learning to watch for signs of risky or problematic behavior and intervening — whether it involves sexual harassment, excessive alcohol use, discriminatory practices or something else. The UMatter initiative has tips for learning how to take better care of yourself and others.

Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff
Format: Online reading, offered by SHARE
More information: Explore the UMatter website.

Regular events and lecture series provide opportunities to learn about identity, inclusion and cultural competencies. The Fields Center, Women*s Center, LGBT Center, Davis International Center and Office of Religious Life program calendars are great places to start. The central Public Events Calendar has additional items from around campus.
Audience: Faculty, staff, students

The Campus Life Office of Diversity & Inclusion engages undergraduate and graduate students, provides targeted support to affinity groups and serve the broader campus community around areas of identity, inclusion, and equity through education, collaboration, community advising, and university-wide programming.

The Fields Center works to empower, engage, and educate individuals and institutions within the University community to develop, implement and support systems of inclusion.

This three-hour training session, titled "OUCH, That Stereotype Hurts," helps individuals gain communication skills for success in today's diverse world and at the same time, play a part in creating a fairer, more respectful workplace and society. Participants will learn to understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements, even when casually said; identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes; and enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt.
Audience: Faculty, staff

Whether just starting to consider college options, making your way through undergraduate study, or trying to navigate life after graduation the Princeton College Opportunity & Success Initiative has information useful to supporting your endeavors.

The Office of Community and Regional Affairs coordinates numerous special events and workshops enjoyed by campus and community members throughout the year.  In addition, the office partners with campus and community organizations to facilitate service opportunities and initiatives for students, faculty and staff.

The Community Associates (CA) are full-time graduate students who work for the Office of Graduate Student Life on a part-time basis to help enhance graduate student life, build a sense of community amongst graduate students and plan a variety of events and programs. 

The Ombuds Office offers several interactive group courses, including Conflict Management 101, Negotiation, Mediation, Group Facilitation and Keys to Effective Communication.

Audience: Faculty, staff, students
Format: Customized group courses, facilitated by the Ombuds Office
More information: Contact the Ombuds Office for more information.

In this 45-minute video, "The Costs and Benefits of Diversity on College Campuses," Professor Scott Page of the University of Michigan shares research about the benefits of diversity for effective problem-solving and innovation.
Audience: Faculty, staff, students
Format: Video, offered by the University
More Information: Watch the video.

The Davis International Center offers specialized support for international students and scholars including resources to help you adjust to your life at Princeton. The team of dedicated advisors can assist you with questions about your immigration status and your practical adjustment to the United States. Through programs and events, you will have an opportunity to develop social connections and gather information that will help you as you settle into the U.S. culture.   

The Disability Alliance at Princeton (DAP) Employee Resource Group works to build a supportive and affirming atmosphere, organizing social and educational events for faculty and staff who identify with having disabilities as well as those who support this effort. DAP works to support the premise that every single member of the University community feels valued and supported.

Princeton University is committed to providing each graduate student with resources necessary to achieve the highest levels of distinction in their research.  The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion team in the Graduate School is to develop and expand innovative programs and initiatives that support and enrich the experience of prospective and current students from diverse backgrounds. 

Community Auditing and Continuing Education programs allow members of the greater Princeton community the opportunity to participate in classroom learning environments on campus.

The Center aims to facilitate conversations on gender and sexuality, provide training, education, and resources for the Princeton community at-large with a primary focus on the student experience. We work to create a more inclusive campus for transgender,  women, two-spirit, femme, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and the vast expanses of the a/sexual, a/gender, and a/romantic communities of Princeton.

The GSG’s mission is to advocate for the interests of graduate students at Princeton, to provide a forum for free and open discussion of matters affecting graduate students, and to provide financial and organizational support for social events that involve graduate students.

Graduate students are encouraged to explore the variety of graduate student group organizations to find what interests them. If you have an idea for an organization that is not listed, you can start your own by registering with the Graduate School. 

In addition, there are many undergraduate organizations that welcome the engagement of graduate students.  You can contact groups of interest to you directly to find out if they are open to graduate student participation.  

The International Employees Group at Princeton (IEGAP) is a university-wide volunteer organization mainly composed of employees from diverse ethnicities and cultural backgrounds dedicated to provide support create an international network of community members at Princeton University and foster cultural diversity and awareness.

Latino Princetonians is a network of Latino and non-Latino staff that is committed to articulating the needs of our members on campus and to creating opportunities for connection in formal and informal settings. We strive to create visibility regarding Latino staff matters and awareness about resources on campus and within the larger Princeton community. We welcome all.

This program works to build a supportive and affirming atmosphere for LGBTQIA employees.

This group organizes social and educational events for employees who identify as members of, or allies to, the LGBTQIA community.

"Leveraging Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities." Explore the practical and theoretical aspects of leading in a diverse and complex work environment and the challenges facing universities and society.

"Leveraging Diversity: Part II." Explore new concepts and practical examples of how to apply strategies for improving the campus climate and the interaction of diverse communities.

Audience: Faculty, staff
Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
More information: View diversity and inclusion course descriptions

The Mission of the Military Service & Veterans Network (MSV) is to serve as a University resource on all veteran-related issues, aligned with the University's strategy to attract, select and retain employees with military service, serve as mentors to newly hired veterans, and help inform our hiring managers of the importance and benefits of selecting candidates with military service.

The mission of the Native Alumni of Princeton (NAP) is to support and strengthen the community of Princeton Native alumni, both with each other and with the University, by providing opportunities for connection and engagement, stimulating discussions and programs, personal and professional development, community service, and serving as a thought leader in Native initiatives.

NAAMA is a group of African American males at Princeton geared toward networking, retention and support of African American males at Princeton University.

Princeton University is committed to ensuring equal access to its curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students with disabilities. Offering a range of services, the Office of Disability Services facilitates reasonable accommodations to support our students with disabilities. The Office also serves as a resource to the many University administrative units and academic departments that have responsibility for or obligations to accommodate faculty, staff and campus visitors with disabilities. 

The Pace Center works to ignite the idea that service is most powerful when viewed less as an activity or box to check, and more as a guiding lens to shape decision-making and pursue a meaningful life.

Through activities both on and off campus, The Fund for Reunion/Princeton BTGALA Inc., is devoted to improving the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at Princeton University and to strengthening their ties as alumni with each other and with the University.

The Princeton Postdoctoral Council (PDC) aims to serve Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Associates at Princeton University by aiding in their professional development, fostering a sense of community and identity, and enhancing the quality of the postdoctoral experience.

PSP seeks to provide opportunities for social connection within the diverse population of professionals at Princeton University who are young and young-at-heart.

Princeton Veterans Alumni Association (PVETS) is comprised of members of the Princeton community, including alumni, students, faculty and staff, who have served, are currently serving, or are in training for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or its allies, and their supporters and family.

The Princeton Women's Network (PWN) gathers together alumnae and non-binary alumni in regional associations around the world. PWN members create communities through grassroots efforts and activities focused on shared interests and issues including social and professional networking; personal and professional development; mentoring of alumnae and non-binary alumni and students; cultural activities, social events, service projects and friendship.

The primary mission of the Princetonians of Color Network (PCN) is to serve its members by helping to create an environment of equity and respect that attracts and values diverse individuals who are encouraged to contribute their perspectives to the overall success of an institution that stands in service to society.

The University offers a variety of quality programs in the arts, sciences, literacy, and more for ages pre-K to high school. Be amazed by a faculty science lecture, explore the University’s green spaces, listen to a children’s concert, or come and relax in the gallery of our children’s library. There’s plenty for families to do at Princeton University.

One of the great resources at Princeton is the presence and vitality of so many religious traditions. The campus denominational chaplaincies and student groups attend to the spiritual needs of students, staff, faculty, families, alumni, and friends through many opportunities for ritual observance, spiritual counseling, and engaging programming.

This required course, "Preventing Sexual Harassment," provides an overview of Princeton's policy prohibiting sexual harassment, helps faculty and staff identify types of behavior that may violate our policies, and outlines the procedures and campus resources for reporting instances of sexual harassment. Through interactive quizzes and scenarios, this program covers the nuances and subtleties that exist in situations where sexual harassment can occur.
Audience: Faculty, staff

The South Asian Affinity Group (SAAG) is a platform for people who are interested in sharing, contributing or just learning about culture of South Asia. You do not have to be necessarily an employee of South Asian origin. Your curiosity to know or interact with us is good enough reason to be part of us.

The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias and Micro Messages for Employees: Understanding the challenge of unconscious bias is important in a diverse, rapidly changing and complex society. Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. This three and one-half hours course will help staff members understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro-inequities and micro-aggressions and emphasize our individual role in building an inclusive environment.

Audience: Faculty, staff
Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
More information: View the full course description

The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias for Managers: Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. Managers are important links to a positive workplace climate. This three and one-half hours course helps managers understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro- inequities and micro-aggressions and discuss important ways to support staff with micro-affirmations and workplace strategies that build an inclusive work environment.

Audience: Faculty, staff
Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
More information: View the full course description

Learn about the admissions process, campus life and what it's like to live, learn, and grow at Princeton University.

The mission of the Women of Princeton Employee Resource Group (WERG) is to foster supportive and productive ties among women in the workplace and to affirm and enhance their contributions to our University community. WERG is guided by Princeton's overarching commitment to service and to diversity and inclusion. In collaboration with campus partners, it aspires to cultivate an environment in which women can flourish, creating opportunities for social interaction, networking, mentoring, community engagement, and professional and personal development.