Unpacking Princeton

Unpacking Princeton is a collaborative program designed to engage incoming undergraduate and graduate students of underrepresented identities to acclimate to the Princeton community. These programs are open to all Princeton University students regardless of identity.

Unpacking Princeton 2025 is brought to you by the Carl A. Fields Center in collaboration with: AccessAbility Center, Asian American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Career Development, Emma Bloomberg Center for Access & Opportunity (EBCAO), Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), Generational African American Students Association (GAASA), Office of Disability Services, Office of International Programs (OIP), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA), and the South Asian Students Association (SASA).

A text version of the full program details is included below the flyer.

Fields Day at the Fields Center

Monday, September 1, 2025 | 4-6 pm | Carl A. Fields Center & Outdoor Lawn

Join us at Princeton’s cultural center on campus for a meet and greet with CAF staff and cultural student organizations. Enjoy great vibes, live music, games and activities, free food and playa bowls.

Sponsored by the Carl A. Fields Center

Center for Career Development Open House

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 4:30-5:30 pm l Sonia Sotomayor Hall, Suite 200

The Center for Career Development is not where you go when you feel you have your future all figured out - it’s where you go to get started figuring it out. Come meet the friendly folks at the Center for Career Development — including Peer Career Advisers — and learn how we can work with you on your career development journey.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Development

R&B Lounge Night

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 8:00-9:30 pm l Frist Campus Center 209

Princeton’s Generational African American Student Association invites incoming first-years to an R&B Lounge Night, designed to welcome new students into a warm and tight-knit community while being an alternate way for underclassmen to connect them with upperclassmen outside of parties. The evening will feature a relaxed lounge ambiance with cozy seating, food, and R&B playing in the background, alongside interactive activities like karaoke, spades and card games, and plenty of space to mingle and build lasting connections.

Sponsored by the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA)

B(l)ack Together

Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 5:00-8:00 pm | U-Store Courtyard

Black Together is an annual celebration at the start of the school year hosted by the Black Student Union that invites students to learn about the BSU and the Black community at Princeton from important speakers. You will get to meet student across all class years, and enjoy food from all across the diaspora while getting to hear great music.

Sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU)

Class of 2029 Meet and Greet

Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 pm l Louis A. Simpson B60

This event is a fun get together for 2029s to get to meet each other while playing fun games and enjoying pizza! You’ll also get the chance to learn more about the BSU.

Sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU)

Back to Belonging Fest with the GSRC

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 12:00-2:00 pm l Campus Club – 1st Floor

Kick off the semester at Back to Belonging Fest—the GSRC’s welcome-back event where all students can learn about our upcoming programs, collaboration opportunities, and co-sponsorship options. Meet our amazing staff, get to know our mission, goals, and values, and connect with our diverse array of affinity groups and campus partners. We’ll be giving away a limited number of succulents to help you start the year fresh, plus everyone who attends gets a chance to win Princeton University merch!

Sponsored by the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC)

AASA Kickoff: Welcome Social!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 7:30-9:00 pm l Frist Multipurpose Room

Connect with other members, meet our board, play a round (or two) of bingo, and enjoy snacks & drinks. Whether you’re new or returning, we can’t wait to welcome you into our community!

Sponsored by the Asian American Students Association (AASA)

Fall HireTigers Career Fair

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm l Dillon Gym

The largest career event of the year, the Fall HireTigers Career Fair brings together students, alumni and employers for networking, recruiting and career conversations. You'll have the chance to meet with organizations and alumni interested in recruiting for full-time employment and summer internships.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Development

Study Abroad Fair

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 12:30-3:30 pm l Frist Multipurpose Room

All current Princeton undergraduates are invited to meet host institutions from around the world, learn more about how to study abroad for a semester/year, or how to obtain a summer study (including Princeton’s own faculty-led programs) and international internship options! RSVP is encouraged (though not required) via MyPrincetonU.

Sponsored by the Office of International Programs (OIP)

SIFP Launch Party

Friday, September 12, 2025 | 3:00-6:00 pm l Sonia Sotomayor Hall, Suite 350

The Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) provides mentorship, programming, and support to all Princeton undergraduate students, particularly those from first-generation and/or lower-income backgrounds. Join us for the Fall 2025 launch party: we’ll have snacks, merch, games, and more!

Sponsored by the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access & Opportunity (EBCAO)

Meet the AccessAbility Center Student Fellows

Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 4:00-5:00 pm l 242 Frist Campus Center

Stop by the AccessAbility Center to meet our Student Fellows and explore this welcoming campus space designed to promote disability awareness, community, and connection. Fellows will be available to share how the Center supports students through peer programs, events, and study-friendly features. Whether you're new to campus or looking to build community, we invite you to learn more and enjoy light refreshments.

Sponsored by the AccessAbility Center

Office of Disability Services Staff Meet n Greet

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 pm l 242 Frist Campus Center

Join us at the AccessAbility Center to meet Office of Disability Services (ODS) staff and learn more about our services for students with disabilities. ODS Staff will be available to provide information, answer general questions and can make appointments to talk with students individually about personal questions or concerns. Demonstrations of assistive technology that can support your academic endeavors will take place.

Sponsored by the Office of Disability Services (ODS)

PLASA Kick-Off!

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 10:00 pm l Campus Club – 1st Floor

Come inaugurate Latiné Heritage Month with PLASA’s Kick-Off Party! There will be good music, lively dancing, interactive games, and fun snacks & mocktails. Dress in your best outfit to celebrate Latiné Heritage!

Sponsored by the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA)

PASA Rite of Passage

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 7:00-9:00 pm l Campus Club

This event serves as an introduction to PASA for first-years and an opportunity for under and upperclassmen to build community and share advice and tips on navigating the academic, cultural and social landscape of Princeton University.

Sponsored by the Princeton African Students Association (PASA)

SASA Welcome Dinner

Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm l Robertson Hall 001

Come for delicious food with friends! Come meet SASA members, old and new! Come meet the board! Food will be catered!

Sponsored by the South Asian Students Association (SASA)