About USG Committees:
The seven USG committees aid the USG Senate in serving the Princeton undergraduate student body. Composed of an elected or appointed chair and a group of selected undergraduate students, each committee focuses on a specific area of interest, ranging from academics to sustainability. These committees develop their own policy proposals and programmatic initiatives, which are then presented to and implemented by the Senate at-large. In this way, the committee system helps ensure that USG is able to give equal and specific attention to a variety of different areas of interest and concern.
If you have comments or concerns that could best be routed through one of USG's committees, please reach out to usg@princeton.edu.
Academics Committee
About
The Academics Committee seeks to continue working on involving student concerns in productive discussions and current projects. The committee hopes to prioritize current work (such as the minors programs, mental health initiatives, first-year experience improvement, grading policy discussion) and initiate work on other academic-related policies. The Academics Committee is committed to serving as a liaison between the undergraduate student body and the administration on topics regarding undergraduate academics.
Members also have the opportunity to serve on the faculty-student-administrative Committee on the Course of Study and the Committee on Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid.
Priorities:
- Academic Roundtables: Final Assessments Period , EBooks, and Changes to the Writing Seminar
- Academics Newsletter: trial run with departments’ open house programming (fall)
- Academics Expo
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG Academics Committee, please contact Committee Chair Isaac Bernstein (ib4473@princeton.edu).
Campus and Community Affairs Committee
About
The Campus and Community Affairs (CCA) Committee is a programming-focused branch of the Undergraduate Student Government dedicated to forming connections between undergraduates and the broader Princeton community. From Tigers in Town vouchers and the Farmers Market to Trips off campus and partnerships with groups like the Arts Council of Princeton, CCA’s mission is to create inclusive, accessible experiences that connect students beyond the Orange Bubble.
Priorities:
- Creating layers of connection between Princeton and the local community
- Fostering a stubborn sense of commitment within the student body to the broader Princeton community
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG CCA Committee, please contact Committee Chair Anaya Willabus (willabus@princeton.edu).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
About
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee strives to create and promote initiatives that advance the interests of underrepresented and marginalized communities on campus. Their goal is to create long-lasting institutional change in all aspects of student life - from addressing educational inequities to making campus facilities more inclusive and accessible. DEI aims to work with students from diverse backgrounds and interests, to address the wide range of social issues that impact student well-being on campus. All ideas, interest areas, and experience levels are welcome.
Priorities:
- Gender-Inclusive Facilities: Updated campus map to reflect the locations of gender-neutral bathrooms (coming soon).
- Religious Inclusivity: Secured free meals for upperclassmen observing Passover.
- Equitable Academic Support: Advocate for a more accessible and inclusive McGraw Center.
- Religious Accommodations: Work toward better support for religious dietary needs in eating clubs.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG DEI committee, please contact Committee Chair Morgan Hoang (mh7099@princeton.edu).
Mental Health Committee
About
The Mental Health Committee aims to destigmatize and accommodate mental health, wellness, and well-being - with the primary objective of creating lasting, systemic change. MHC strives to elevate mental health programming and policy work in ways that help make healthcare more inclusive, accommodating, visible, and transparent.
At the individual level, the committee strives to unravel the identities and values that shape subjective mental health experiences, increase transparency about and accessibility of wellness resources, and actively encourage students to explore and embrace the outlets that serve them best. At the institutional level, they advocate for policies that accommodate student wellness, organize dialogues that unpack the role of wellness at the intersection of various aspects of campus life, and work to improve access to services offered by support services such as CPS (UHS) and ODS. The committee is open to all who are committed to improving the climate of wellness at Princeton.
For 2026, MHC is restructuring into two primary teams: the policy, programming, and events team (split into five initiatives) & the campaign team (split into three initiatives). Please access the application for more information about these exciting new initiatives.
Priorities:
- Inclusivity: First-Year Programming; Identity-Focused Initiatives
- Accommodation: Academics; CPS Programming
- Visibility: Wellness Brochure; Wellness Expo
- Transparency: Active Minds; Ivy Mental Health Conference
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG Mental Health Committee, please contact Committee Chair Aakansh Yerpude (aakansh@princeton.edu).
Social Committee
About
USG’s Social Committee takes pride in orchestrating Princeton’s most prominent events - notably Lawnparties, Dean's Date, Tigerties, FDOC, Night of Stars, Stress Less Week, Pickleball, and more. Their mission is to create events that are not only vibrant and engaging but also embody the principles of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity. The committee is a collaborative effort, involving partnerships with various campus offices to ensure that their events are memorable and foster a sense of unity among all Princeton community members. SocComm is also committed to continuously enhancing expertise in event planning and management, embracing diverse and innovative approaches. Learn more about the committee here.
Priorities:
- Night of Lights: Pioneering a new nighttime event that blends performance, crafts, food, and astronomy
- Lawnparties Safety: Working with PSafe and ODUS to create a new fencing system to prevent crowding
- End of Semester Celebration: Creating a space to decompress and grab a bite
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG Social Committee, please contact Committee Chair Vivian Chang (vivianchang@princeton.edu).
Sustainability Committee
About
USG’s Sustainability Committee advocates for more environmentally friendly practices at all levels of Princeton by increasing student awareness of current sustainability initiatives, pushing for change at the University to more sustainable practices, supporting sustainability-focused clubs and events, and functioning as the student voice in the University’s many ongoing sustainability projects. The committee exists to serve all undergraduate students and represent their sustainability interests by supporting student initiatives, working with University administrators to amplify sustainability in University policy and decision-making, and coordinating University-wide communications and programming. Additionally, USG SusComm works to make sustainability a part of Princetonian life even after graduation, developing Green Career programming and initiatives. With a diverse, inclusive, and accessible approach, USG’s Sustainability Committee seeks to cultivate sustainability in the Princeton community and beyond.
Priorities:
- Green Career Alumni Panel
- Student Closet
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding membership on the USG Sustainability Committee, please contact Committee Chair Gianna Maltbie (gm4143@princeton.edu).
Undergraduate Student Life Committee
About
The Undergraduate Student Life Committee aims to support and improve the experience of Princeton undergraduates holistically: from campus climate to policy and procedure. Within classroom contexts and beyond, we discuss, explore, and implement creative solutions to the problems facing our student body while seeking always to make Princeton a place where each and every one of us has the resources, programming, and support needed to thrive. The Student Life space welcomes undergrads passionate about contributing to their community and eager to better understand the campus environment where they live, learn, and lead. Encompassing everything from extracurricular participation, fitness, health, recreation, civic and community engagement to career preparation, belonging, residential life, and leadership, the Student Life Committee is eager to hear your thoughts, ideas, and initiatives.
Priorities:
- Institutional Policy Advocacy with the USLC: Upperclassmen Experience, Future of Old McCosh Health Center, Religious Travel
- USG’s Listening Ear: GSRC, CPS, UHS, Tigerwell, SHARE, PUL; using the USG Newsletter to share campus resources