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…

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

The Annual Report on Bias at Princeton University presents trends and observations related to reported bias incidents and complaints of discrimination and harassment.

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

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

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 is committed to advancing access, diversity, inclusion and belonging within academic departments, centers, institutes and programs.

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

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

At a university, national and international crises like, for example, the Israel-Hamas war can magnify differences in opinion, perspectives, and deeply held beliefs. Princeton community members are encouraged to keep in mind Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities and the guidance specifically addressing…

Cross-institutional working groups are a valuable tool for gathering input, providing feedback for administrative decisions, enhancing the campus climate and addressing concerns. 

The information on this page is under review for updates.

February 2025

The following frequently asked questions and answers are intended to provide general information on the identified topics.  These FAQs are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for…

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 University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. To maximize excellence, we seek talent from all segments of American society and the world, and we take steps to ensure everyone at Princeton can thrive while they are here. That is the sole rationale and purpose of our diversity and inclusion programs, all of which…

The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity values the ability to share information about the climate and culture at Princeton University.

The annual DEI Annual Report highlights the many ways that Princetonians collaborate to improve access, create partnerships and programs, innovate systems and sustain a healthy climate.

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…

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

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.

“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…

The University recognizes that administrative units and academic departments and centers may organize certain programs and activities focused on the perspective of a single identity (e.g., “Female Researchers in Chemistry,” “Queer Graduate Caucus,” “Asian Staff at Princeton”). We further recognize that these programs are designed to support…

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

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.

The following frequently asked questions and answers provide general information on diversity, inclusion and resources to support campus climate. Additional FAQs may be added from time to time as questions arise.

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…

This report made recommendations to enhance campus climate for students.

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

Princeton seeks to build relationships with Native American and Indigenous communities through a variety of internal and external efforts.

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…

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.

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.

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…

Princeton University is committed to providing access to all individuals who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and/or related conditions, under the terms of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the New Jersey Law Against…

Princeton University works to ensure that Princeton’s workplace is accessible to all employees who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and/or related conditions, under the terms of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the New Jersey…