Alumni
As alumni of Princeton SPIA, you are part of a distinguished community that spans the globe—a community that continues to shape policy, drive innovation, and foster meaningful change in every corner of society.
Whether you are influencing policy at the highest levels, leading groundbreaking research, or championing social justice initiatives, your contributions are a testament to the transformative power of a Princeton education. Your journey as a SPIA alum is marked by a shared commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of a better future for all.
We invite you to stay engaged with SPIA, support one another, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication and passion. Thank you for being a pillar of the Princeton SPIA community.
Get Involved, Give Back
At Princeton SPIA, we believe in the power of collective action and the enduring commitment of our alumni to shape the future of public service and international relations. Whether you're looking to mentor current students, volunteer, guest lecture, support new initiatives, or connect with fellow alumni, this page serves as your gateway to staying connected, giving back, and making a lasting difference. Your involvement not only strengthens our community but also enriches the SPIA experience for current students. See below for ways to get involved!
Complete our simple request form for speaking/guest lecturing consideration at Princeton SPIA.
Alumni FAQs, Resources & Organizations
Join your local regional association
Join Princeton University's annual giving campaign
Something
Join a local Princeton Prize Committee
Alumni Organizations
Princeton University Alumni Engagement
This community of nearly 100,000 actively connects global Princetonians through regional events, vibrant online engagement, travel opportunities, volunteerism, and a commitment to directly supporting the University’s enduring research and teaching mission.
Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni
The APGA connects current and future graduate alumni to each other and to the global University community while supporting them in leadership, scholarship, and service. Regional associations offer a targeted way to find and connect with fellow alumni.
More Alumni Information
The SPIA alumni community is well-represented at Princeton Reunions. SPIA graduate alumni partner with the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni (APGA) as the largest participating graduate department. Come back to campus, catch up with old friends, and enjoy everything Princeton Reunions has to offer.
Save the Date
Reunions 2025
May 22-25, 2025
For more information on this, visit reunions.princeton.edu(external link).
Although formal registration for Reunions is not required for School-specific events, it is required for all other events including class gatherings, meals, and evening activities in the tents. Visit your undergrad's class or the APGA’s website(external link) to register and stay up to date.
Additional Programming Requests
Graduate alumni returning to campus are encouraged to participate in existing Reunions programming since many of our graduate alumni, faculty, and graduate students will be featured in panel discussions and public talks.
If your class would like to make more formal arrangements, please contact us for more information.
The School cannot reimburse or subsidize expenses related to additional events organized by individual classes. Princeton Conference and Events Services can assist with event coordination, but this will incur fees for room reservations, table rentals, printing, cleaning, and/or catering, which will be charged to the main point of contact for your event.
Princeton Alumni Day is February 22, 2025 – more information can be found here(external link). Come back to campus to reconnect with friends and alumni, honor and hear from our award winners, attend the meaningful Service of Remembrance and more!
Although LinkedIn is a great way current students and recent graduates can identify and connect with graduate alumni with similar interests, alumni can also view contact information for classmates in TigerNet, the University’s central alumni database.
Using TigerNet
- Keep your profile updated to receive invitations to on- and off-campus networking events. We send alumni invitations to these events based on your preferred address and/or Princeton Alumni Association (PAA) region.
- Use the TigerNet Alumni Directory to find all undergraduate, MPA, MPP, and Ph.D. alumni. Select “Graduate Alumnus” and “Princeton School of Public and International Affairs” as the department to search all graduate alumni profiles. You can narrow your search by selecting your graduation year.
- Most alumni have a personal email address visible in the Home Contact Information section of their profiles. Some also have their work email address listed in the Career Information section.
Having Trouble Accessing Your Account?
If you created an account in the past and cannot log in, you can retrieve your username and/or reset your password online.
The TigerNet Support Team is available for tech support at tigernet@princeton.edu or 609-258-1542.
Additional Resources
