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Princeton Undergraduate Student Government

Princeton USG

Princeton Undergraduate Student Government

Senate Mission and Vision

Our mission is to serve, to represent, and to advocate for the student body, both individually and collectively, all while proactively listening, celebrating diversity, and strengthening an inclusive campus community.

We envision a dynamic community of care. We seek to celebrate students’ diverse ideas and backgrounds, and to support individual and community growth, including through sometimes challenging and uncomfortable dialogue. For us, to lead is to serve; we value active listening, communication, and trust, all towards meaningful transparency. We aspire towards a student body in which students are not only empowered but eager to serve their communities, especially in times of adversity. Above all, we strive towards a community of care: care for ourselves, for each other, and for our community as a whole.

Administration Statement

In USG’s 50th year, we aim to set a lasting benchmark for the next 50 years. Through policy advocacy and programming initiatives, our mission is to represent the best interests of the student body while fostering an outward-facing USG. By strengthening transparency, proactive outreach, and clear communication, we seek to enhance student understanding of approachable Senate support structures—ensuring that every student feels represented and empowered.

Senate Policy Priorities

  • Advocate for expanded, higher quality of care at CPS, starting with advocating for a public report of the current status of CPS for transparency and accountability

    Emphasize the importance of a holistic and systemic approach to mental health—beyond CPS

    Advocate for specialized mental health care resources, such as for students going through disciplinary processes and for students seeking gender-affirming services

  • Support student groups as they seek to build community and revitalize activities in a post-restrictions campus life

    Develop and increase access to a comprehensive resource guide to facilitate first-year students’ transition to Princeton

    Build longer-term partnerships with food vendors in town to expand students’ dining options in an equitable way

  • Establish the DEI Committee and Chair roles as core (permanent) positions in USG that recognize the unique challenges faced by students of diverse backgrounds and intersections of identities

    Support students with disabilities (physical, psychological, developmental) by expanding relevant resources and accommodations

    Elevate student concerns surrounding issues of sexual misconduct

    Advocate to expand financial aid, including by permanently removing the expected student contribution

  • Continue working to develop offerings for minors, to complement concentrations and certificates and allow students to pursue diverse academic interests

    Support meaningful programming to inform and celebrate students through the process of concentration declaration

    Expand access to academic accommodations

    Advocate for greater flexibility in leave of absence policies

  • Embed sustainability as a core principle in USG and University programming

    Scale up opportunities to reduce waste, including through the annual move-out and resale program for dorm items

    Advocate for accessible sustainable options and practices in student life, particularly housing and dining

  • Increase opportunities to gather and engage with student input, such as by hosting pop-up USG tables and by setting up feedback access points in key, popular locations

    Continue to bridge students and administrative decision-makers, including through USG Town Halls

    Establish a streamlined process for ensuring student representation on University decision-making committees

Campuswide Events and USG updates:

 
View fullsize Join the Undergraduate Student Life Committee on April 10 at Yeh/NCW Dining Hall from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. to share your thoughts on the future of Old McCosh Health Center! We want to hear from you—what would you like Old McCosh to become? Simply
View fullsize Join @usg_suscomm on Friday, April 4 from 5:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. to hear from alumni working in sustainability about the wide range of career paths in the field — including science, technology, advocacy and education, policies, planning and othe
View fullsize USG loved connecting with you during our first-ever Coffee Chat last month, and we’re excited to do it again! ☕ Join us today from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at Campus Club Coffee Club for the second iteration of this initiative. Whether you want t
View fullsize Happy #princetonalumniday to all our USG alums! Today, we’re honoring all our alumni, like Mr. Paul McDonald ‘93, who served as the USG President in 1992 and the USLC Chair in 1991. Paul continues to be a leader as a Managing Partner at P
View fullsize Have a pastry and coffee ON US tomorrow at Coffee Club! USG would love to hear your thoughts on anything you’d like to see us accomplish — whether you want to discuss big-picture policy changes or simply want to learn how to get more in
View fullsize Introducing your 2025 USG Senate! USG hosted its biannual senate retreat this past Saturday at Palmer House — USG members spent the day team building, goal setting, and learning how to best collaborate to serve the student body. We are so exc
View fullsize Make sure to swing by the USG Office this Friday if you are interested in applying to any of the USG Committees! Check your inbox for more details about each committee and application links — we hope to see you there!
View fullsize Happy first day of class and welcome back to campus, Princetonians! Join USG and your classmates starting at 8 am tomorrow morning to celebrate the First Day of Classes (FDOC)! Bagels and coffee will be available, while supplies last, outside McCosh