Princeton University Athletics
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policies
Bias, Discrimination, and/or Harassment
Princeton Athletics fully endorses Princeton University commitment to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and allows every member to thrive. Princeton’s Policy on Discrimination and/or Harassment is guided by federal and state law and protects members of the University community from discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics including those covered by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. All members of the University are encouraged to report all acts of bias, discrimination and harassment so that the University can take appropriate action to help improve the campus climate. Please visit Policy on Discrimination and/or Harassment for more information.
Sexual Misconduct
Princeton Athletics fully endorses Princeton University's commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming educational and working environment for all members of its community. Consistent with these values and applicable law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the University maintains a comprehensive program designed to protect members of the University community from discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct including sexual harassment and sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence.
The Title IX Sexual Harassment policy and the University Sexual Misconduct policy provide information about types of prohibited conduct, how to access resources and/or formally report sexual misconduct, and investigative and disciplinary procedures.
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising Resources & Education (SHARE) office provides confidential crisis response, support, advocacy, education and referral services to those who are dealing with incidents of power-based personal violence including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.
Contact the SHARE Office
217 McCosh Health Center
Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-3310
share@princeton.edu
For more information on Princeton University policies, please review Rights, Rules, Responsibilities.
Fan Code of Conduct
Princeton University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience where Education Through Athletics and the Be A TIGER values are centered. Those values include being Accountable, Team-oriented, showing Integrity, being Growth-minded, Engaged, and perhaps most relevant for our Tiger fans, Respectful.
All who attend Princeton Athletics events have a right to expect an environment where:
Event/security staff has been trained to intervene where necessary to help ensure that the above expectations are met, and guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest event/security member, or event security personnel. Guests who choose not to adhere to this Code of Conduct will be subject to ejection without refund and potential revocation of season tickets.
NCAA Participation Policy for Transgender Student-Athletes Effective immediately as of February 6th, 2025
Princeton Athletes will operate under the NCAA Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy.
Additional Resources:
Princeton University Gender and Sexuality Resource Center
transathlete.com
athleteally.org
University Health Services
Discrimination/Harassment Complaint
Educational Resources:
LGBTQIA+ 101 (Princeton GSRC)
Gender and Sexuality Terminology (Princeton GSRC)
For more information, contact Miles Smith Jr. (mksmith@princeton.edu)
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Princeton Athletics fully endorses Princeton University commitment to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and allows every member to thrive. Princeton’s Policy on Discrimination and/or Harassment is guided by federal and state law and protects members of the University community from discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics including those covered by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. All members of the University are encouraged to report all acts of bias, discrimination and harassment so that the University can take appropriate action to help improve the campus climate. Please visit Policy on Discrimination and/or Harassment for more information.
Sexual Misconduct
Princeton Athletics fully endorses Princeton University's commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming educational and working environment for all members of its community. Consistent with these values and applicable law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the University maintains a comprehensive program designed to protect members of the University community from discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct including sexual harassment and sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence.
The Title IX Sexual Harassment policy and the University Sexual Misconduct policy provide information about types of prohibited conduct, how to access resources and/or formally report sexual misconduct, and investigative and disciplinary procedures.
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising Resources & Education (SHARE) office provides confidential crisis response, support, advocacy, education and referral services to those who are dealing with incidents of power-based personal violence including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.
Contact the SHARE Office
217 McCosh Health Center
Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-3310
share@princeton.edu
For more information on Princeton University policies, please review Rights, Rules, Responsibilities.
Fan Code of Conduct
Princeton University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience where Education Through Athletics and the Be A TIGER values are centered. Those values include being Accountable, Team-oriented, showing Integrity, being Growth-minded, Engaged, and perhaps most relevant for our Tiger fans, Respectful.
All who attend Princeton Athletics events have a right to expect an environment where:
- Guests will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all Princeton event staff.
- Guests will be allowed to enjoy the events at Princeton venues free from disruptive behavior, including foul, abusive, discriminatory, obscene or threatening language, gestures or actions. More specifically, Princeton explicitly prohibits such language and behavior that are based on protected characteristics including but not limited to, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, or disability status. Obscene or indecent messages on signs or clothing, or obscene or indecent conduct are also not permitted.
- Guests who are under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any other intoxicating substance who behave in an inappropriate manner will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.
- For ticketed events, guests will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested.
- Guests will not engage in fighting, taunting, throwing objects, attempting to enter any competition surface or field of play or other conduct that will disrupt competition. Those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be ejected from the contest.
- Guests will smoke in designated smoking areas only.
- Guests will comply with requests from event staff regarding venue operations and emergency response procedures.
Event/security staff has been trained to intervene where necessary to help ensure that the above expectations are met, and guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest event/security member, or event security personnel. Guests who choose not to adhere to this Code of Conduct will be subject to ejection without refund and potential revocation of season tickets.
NCAA Participation Policy for Transgender Student-Athletes Effective immediately as of February 6th, 2025
Princeton Athletes will operate under the NCAA Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy.
Additional Resources:
Princeton University Gender and Sexuality Resource Center
transathlete.com
athleteally.org
University Health Services
Discrimination/Harassment Complaint
Educational Resources:
LGBTQIA+ 101 (Princeton GSRC)
Gender and Sexuality Terminology (Princeton GSRC)
For more information, contact Miles Smith Jr. (mksmith@princeton.edu)
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