Alumni who share common backgrounds can maintain their ties to the University through affiliated groups. Supported by the Alumni Council, a number of affiliated alumni conferences have been hosted in recent years. Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni 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. Affinity Groups Princeton University endorses the continued support of affinity programming and affirms that its ultimate objective is to foster a sense of belonging among all alumni and to build a fully inclusive alumni community.