Going to College

Official Rules and Policies

GLBT Organizations, Offices and Resource Centers

Students Speak for Themselves

GLBT Studies, Faculty, and Staff

Other Places on Campus

Beyond the School

Making the Right Choice for You

The college decision, regardless of your sexual orientation, has never been an easy one. Choosing a college can be daunting simply because there are so many different schools out there. You probably didn’t have a choice as to what high school you went to, and even if you did, the choice was probably limited to under a dozen schools. There are thousands of colleges and universities in this country, and even more if you choose to study outside the United States. Does everyone always make the right choice? No, but if you make a mistake and want to go somewhere else, almost every school accepts students for transfer admission, which is where students who are already in a college apply to another college. Many times students who transfer colleges start their new college as a sophomore or junior.

What we have compiled here about finding a GLBT- friendly school should help you in your college quest, but always trust yourself over anyone else. If a certain college or university doesn’t appeal to you, for whatever reason, don’t go there. There are so many colleges and universities out there that you shouldn’t settle for someplace you don’t want to attend. You really can have a great college experience, whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or even straight.