Princeton University subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity. The University believes that commitment to equal opportunity for all is favorable to the free and open exchange of ideas, and the University seeks to reach out as widely as possible in order to attract the most qualified individuals as students, faculty, and staff from all segments of American society and the world. For these reasons, decisions concerning admission to University academic and other programs, as well as employment decisions in all University departments and offices, are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Princeton’s educational objectives and its institutional needs. In applying this policy, the University is committed to the principle of not discriminating against individuals on the basis of personal beliefs or characteristics such as political views, religion, national origin, ancestry, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and related conditions, age, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, disability, genetic information and/or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

In addition to the general policy just defined, Princeton has specific legal obligations as a recipient of federal financial assistance and as a federal contractor. These obligations include the development and implementation of plans to ensure equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Princeton’s plans are available by appointment to employees and job applicants upon request for review between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Princeton University, 201 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 or 609-258-6110.

The University president and provost are responsible for overseeing the implementation of this equal opportunity policy. The vice provost for institutional equity and diversity is responsible for monitoring University practices and procedures to ensure compliance with our policy and federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries regarding these matters should be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Princeton University, 201 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 or 609-258-6110.