Davidson strives for an educational and social environment characterized by respect for diversity, openness, and genuine dialogue, with an academic environment where curiosity, reflection, and imagination are encouraged. Davidson students have opportunities to explore the complexities of an increasingly interconnected world and to appreciate the value of the variety of those who populate that world.

Themes of diversity and inclusivity run throughout Davidson's curriculum, with many courses that address these issues. Davidson offers a major in Latin American Studies and academic concentrations, several with particular relevance to topics of diversity and inclusivity:

 International Studies
 Asian Studies
 Gender Studies
 Ethnic Studies