LGBTQ Current Student Information
American University prides itself in being an affirming place for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & queer community and its allies. Throughout your time here at AU, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs/events/services geared towards the LGBTQ community and those interested in LGBTQ issues.
Getting Involved & Finding Community
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion offers many ways for students to get involved with LGBTQ programs/events/services on campus and off campus:
- You can volunteer with the center by becoming a Rainbow Speakers Bureau Panelist, a Safe Safe Facilitator, or a Spectrum Advisor;
- You can join the Center's listserv and subscribe to the Gay Gab, our weekly newsletter that discusses all things LGBTQ;
- You can join the CDI - LGBTQA Community group and like the Center for Diversity & Inclusion fan page on Facebook;
- You can browse our Internship Packet (also join our LinkedIN group to keep up to date with off campus internship, volunteer, and job opportunities!);
- You can join one of the GLBTA campus student groups;
- You can stop by the Center during office hours and check out a DVD/book or just hang out in our lounge area;
- You can take a course with LGBTQ content.
Trans Resource Guide
Are you trans or looking for trans resources on campus? The Center for Diversity & Inclusion has created a Trans Resource Guide that includes current campus policies, information on how to change your name in the different systems across campus, and provides additional resources.
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion offers many ways for students to get involved with LGBTQ programs/events/services on campus and off campus:
- You can volunteer with the center by becoming a Rainbow Speakers Bureau Panelist, a Safe Safe Facilitator, or a Spectrum Advisor;
- You can join the Center's listserv and subscribe to the Gay Gab, our weekly newsletter that discusses all things LGBTQ;
- You can join the CDI - LGBTQA Community group and like the Center for Diversity & Inclusion fan page on Facebook;
- You can browse our Internship Packet (also join our LinkedIN group to keep up to date with off campus internship, volunteer, and job opportunities!);
- You can join one of the GLBTA campus student groups;
- You can stop by the Center during office hours and check out a DVD/book or just hang out in our lounge area;
- You can take a course with LGBTQ content.
Trans Resource Guide
Are you trans or looking for trans resources on campus? The Center for Diversity & Inclusion has created a Trans Resource Guide that includes current campus policies, information on how to change your name in the different systems across campus, and provides additional resources.
Programming & Events
Looking for LGBTQ specific programming? The Center for Diversity & inclusion hosts a number of events and workshops that focus on the LGBTQ community:
- Safe Space and Trans 101 workshops and the Safe Space 2.0 sessions
- LGBT History Month (the Center also coordinates, Latino Heritage Month, American Indian Heritage Month, MLK Celebration, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
- Connections: LGBTQ Online Peer Chat Program
- Spectrum Project
- Rainbow Speakers Bureau
- DC Metro Area GLBT Studies Symposium
- The Annual LGBT Awards Ceremony
- The Annual LGBTQ Mixer and Information Fair (one of our Welcome Week programs)
- The Annual Drag Show!!
We also co-sponsor and sponsor one-time events throughout the year. Check out the full Center for Diversity and Inclusion calendar to stay up to date with everything we do or sign up for one of our listservs!
Connections: LGBTQ Online Chats
Connections provides a space for you to ask trained peers and staff questions about LGBTQ issues and concerns, resources, and LGBTQ life at AU & in DC. The chats are anonymous and allow you to get the information you need about the LGBTQ community.
What to connect with a current LGBTQ student?
Have questions about your LGBTQ identity and want to talk with another student? Looking for more information about LGBTQ life at AU? Join our Spectrum Project!
Housing Options for LGBTQ Students
American University offers a variety of housing options for every student, including some open gender housing options.