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 in the Princeton community regardless of identity.
Unpacking Princeton 2024 is brought to you by the Carl A. Fields Center in collaboration with: Asian American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Career Development, Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), Generational African American Students Association (GAASA), Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA), Office of Disability Services, Office of International Programs (OIP), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA).
Full program details below and on the events calendar: fieldscenter.princeton.edu/events
Fields Day at the Fields Center
Monday, September 2, 2024 | 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, games and activities, giveaways, and a variety of cultural cuisines.
Sponsored by the Carl A. Fields Center
Back to Belonging Fest with the GSRC
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 4-6 pm | Frist Campus Center, 100 Level
Welcome in the new academic year with the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center at our Back to Belonging Fest! Join us for delicious food, games, and a chance to learn more about the GSRC community and upcoming events!
Sponsored by the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center
Center for Career Development Open House
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 4-5:30 pm | 36 University Place, Suite 200
The Center for Career Development is not where you go when you feel you have your future figured out. It's where to go to get started figuring it out.
Grab snacks and swag, and learn how we can work with you on your career development journey through activities and conversations with our staff and Peer Career Advisers. Career development begins the moment you arrive on campus, and a critical step is understanding your interests, values and strengths through self-discovery. This will help you make decisions around topics like potential concentrations, co-curricular activities, summer experiences and career possibilities, ensuring you make the most of your Princeton experience.
Sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Black Student Union Presents B(l)ack Together
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 5:00 pm | U-Store Courtyard
Join the Black Student Union for the annual B(l)ack Together dinner. Meet other Black students, professors, faculty, and staff while we kick off the new semester!
Sponsored by the Black Student Union, ODUS, and CAF
Latine First-Year Welcome to PLASA Mixer
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 8:00 pm | Carl A. Fields Center
Join PLASA at our Welcome Mixer! This will be held in the evening post Activities Fair to bring first-years to a more informal, welcoming, and open setting where they can learn about PLASA. This includes PLASA's structure, learning about first-year committee representative roles, coming Latine Heritage Month events, and meet the PLASA Central Team! There will be light snacks, beverages, music, and good conversations! Even if you are not a first year PLASA community member feel free to join us in welcoming first-years to the familia.
Sponsored by the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA)
Chicken n’ Chat
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 1-3 pm | Carl A. Fields Center Room 105
In this event we will invite first-years to chat with older class years in order to get an insight on life at Princeton as a minority. This event will include catering from Popeyes as gathering and building community over a meal helps to loosen the mood and bring a sense of familiarity for everyone.
Sponsored by the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA)
Latine Organizations Collaboration
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 5-7 pm | Frist Multipurpose Room B
This event is geared towards first-year students interested in PLASA and other Latine organization on campus, including other Latine student groups and university departments! It will be casual, but informative! We plan on having light refreshments and finger foods!
Sponsored by the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA)
Bi-Weekly Latin Dinner
***RESCHEDULED*** Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 6:00 pm | Campus Club
This is an open and informal space for the Latinx Graduate students and their friends to get together for a meal, share some Latin food and bond over their experience on campus.
Sponsored by the Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA)
Fall HireTigers Career Fair
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 11-2 pm | 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. Even if you aren't looking for a job or internship at this time, it's a valuable opportunity to learn about positions that may interest you in the future and develop connections with recruiters.
Sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Study Abroad Fair 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 12:30-3:30 pm | McCosh Courtyard (Rain: Frist Multipurpose Rooms)
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! Registration is not required, but students are encouraged to RSVP on MyPrincetonU to receive an event reminder!
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs (OIP)
Class of 2028 Meet n Greet Pizza Night
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 5-7 pm | Class of 1942 Lounge, Bogle Hall
Come meet the BSU board and fellow Black first-years over dinner. The evening will include a Q&A session with the board, icebreakers, and games!
Sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU)
Latine Service Leadership Mixer
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 5-7 pm | 212 Frist Campus Center
Come meet Pace Center's Student Volunteer Council (SVC) service projects who work towards centering Latine communities needs outside of our campus gates. You will have the opportunity to meet the leaders of different service projects and learn how to sign up!
Sponsored by the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA)
Office of Disability Services Staff Meet n Greet
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 4-5 pm | 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. Enjoy snacks and free giveaways!
Sponsored by the Office of Disability Services (ODS)
AASA Welcome Banquet
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 12-2 pm | Carl A. Fields Center Multipurpose Room 104
AASA welcomes members of the Asian/Asian American community (especially first-years!!) to join us at our annual welcome banquet. This will be an incredible opportunity to make new friends and learn more about what AASA has to offer this year!
Sponsored by the Asian American Students Association (AASA)
Native and Indigenous Mixer
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 4-6 pm | Carl A. Fields Center Multipurpose Room 104
Join us for an opportunity to connect with other Native and Indigenous undergraduates or college-aged peers from the NJ, PA, and NY areas to build community and connections. Registration Required: bit.ly/PUINDIGENOUSMIXER24. Space is limited.
Sponsored by the Carl A. Fields Center with support from TigerWeill Initiative
PASA First-Year Feast
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Carl A. Fields Center Multipurpose Room 104
Come celebrate at the "First-Year Feast" with PASA and connect with upperclassmen in a vibrant, food-filled gathering. Engage in meaningful discussions, enjoy delicious African cuisine, and share your first-year experiences.
Sponsored by the Princeton African Students Association (PASA)