Explore our collection of resources, stories, and information for the LGBTQ+ community
New data shows emergency aid for college students dropped 90% since 2021. For LGBTQ+ students — who are twice as likely to face housing and food insecurity — the stakes are even higher.
Pride flags and policy statements are the floor, not the ceiling. Durham University shows what happens when visibility becomes infrastructure.
Venture capital is pouring millions into youth mental health startups while the federal government still hasn't restored the LGBTQ+ crisis hotline it pulled a year ago. Here's what college students need to know about the growing gap.
The Trump administration is using parental rights arguments to pressure schools into outing trans students. Here's the legal landscape and what it means for college campuses.
One person was killed and more than a dozen injured when a vehicle drove into crowds at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations. Within hours, the LGBTQ community responded with vigils, defiant performances, and a message: we're still here.
A new UAlbany research project is putting academic rigor behind what LGBTQ+ communities have always known — that the best support often comes from people who share your experiences. Here is what the research shows and how students can build these networks on any campus.
Campus mental health data shows three years of sustained improvement, even as LGBTQ+ students face disproportionate challenges. Here is what the numbers actually reveal — and what needs to happen next.
In one week, the Education Department scrapped a key civil rights enforcement tool and House Republicans advanced a bill to redefine 'sex' under Title IX. Here's what actually changed, what didn't, and how to figure out where your campus stands.
June ends, students go home, and campus LGBTQ+ centers empty out. But community doesn't pause for summer. Here's how student organizers, summer camps, and year-round programming keep the connection alive when the academic calendar works against it.
The University of Calgary was told it can't march at Pride 2026 as an institution. But the students are marching anyway. Here's what that says about the state of LGBTQ+ campus life.
The 'campus mental health crisis' narrative is everywhere, but the data tells a more complicated story — especially for LGBTQ+ students. A look at what's improving, what isn't, and which campus resources actually make a difference.
A new federal bill explicitly defines LGBTQ+ content as 'sexually oriented material' while the EEOC and HUD escalate anti-DEI enforcement. For college students, these are not separate fights — they are three fronts of the same coordinated policy shift and they are changing what campus advocacy looks like.
At a Florida Democratic caucus this month, LGBTQ activists described a shift from 'vengeance' to 'hope.' As anti-LGBTQ legislation continues to affect college students across the country, their approach offers a model for campus advocacy that prioritizes resilience over burnout.
From Leeds drawing 60,000 people to Black queer excellence at WerQfest, summer 2026 Pride events are evolving beyond parades into something more lasting. Here's what that shift means for LGBTQ+ community building.
The Supreme Court just let California keep its trans-inclusive sports policy. But the real story is how a growing patchwork of state laws is quietly redrawing the college map for LGBTQ students — and what that means for campus life everywhere.
Campus support systems don't disappear over summer, but they can feel like they do. Here's how to maintain mental wellness, community connection, and a sense of belonging during the months when the campus LGBTQ+ center is on reduced hours.
Your campus posts a Pride flag in June. But does it actually have the resources to support you? A practical guide to evaluating — and accessing — the support systems that matter.
From resource centers to gender-inclusive housing to finding your people — a practical guide to building a meaningful queer community on campus.
For many queer college students, coming out doesn't start at home — it starts in a professor's office hours, or a resident advisor's common room, with someone who simply doesn't flinch.
ChatGPT, AI tutors, automated grading — AI is everywhere on campus. But GLAAD's groundbreaking 2026 report reveals these tools routinely misgender, stereotype, and erase LGBTQ+ people. Here's what the research found, why it matters for your academic life, and how students can advocate for AI that works for everyone.
For LGBTQ+ college students, social media is both a lifeline and a landmine. Research shows that 44% of LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in person — yet the same platforms can amplify anxiety, doomscrolling, and exposure to anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. Here's how to build a digital life that protects your mental health without sacrificing the community you've found online.
Summer programs promise networking, skills, and resume boosters — but not all of them deliver. Here's how to separate the genuine opportunities from the expensive field trips, and what to look for before you sign up.
State legislatures introduced over 240 bills affecting LGBTQ+ youth this year. But away from the news cycle, students are doing something quieter and maybe more powerful: showing up for each other.
The rainbow logos come down, the corporate Pride posts stop, and campus resource centers go quiet. But community doesn't take a summer break — and neither should your support network.
When campus closes and support systems go quiet, summer can be lonely for LGBTQ+ students. Here are practical strategies for protecting your mental health, finding community, and building pride — on your own terms.
A professor's reflection on earning queer students' trust reveals how small, consistent actions from faculty and staff create campus environments where LGBTQ+ students actually feel safe coming out.
From dedicated telehealth partnerships to peer mentorship networks with paid student coordinators, a growing number of universities are moving beyond statements of support to build institutional infrastructure that actually works.
When campus closes for summer, LGBTQ+ students often lose access to vital support networks. Here are the digital resources, community organizations, and mental health tools that stay available year-round.
Not every campus has LGBTQ+ affirming providers. Here's how to find them in your community, verify their credentials, and advocate for respectful care — even when you're far from the LGBTQ+ center.
In San Francisco Chinatown, the OUT Museum offers something rare — a public platform for Chinese LGBTQ+ artists who can't safely express their identities back home. Here's why this matters.
New research reveals how campus climate directly impacts LGBTQ+ student mental health. Here's what the evidence shows and why colleges are redesigning wellness programs from the ground up.
With public acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights declining for the first time in two decades, student advocates are shifting strategy — from court-dependent battles to building lasting protections at the campus, state, and community levels.
LGBTQ+ students face a difficult choice between protected but expensive states and affordable areas with uncertain protections. Here's how to navigate that decision.
From peer mentorship programs to inclusive social events, queer student groups are redefining what campus community means — and the impact reaches far beyond Pride Month.
A queer figure skater at the University of Utah started a club in 2024 and hosted the school's first Pride on Ice event this month. Here's what it took and why it matters for students everywhere.
Campuses are moving past standalone mental health services to create comprehensive wellness ecosystems that address basic needs, institutional support, and community care for LGBTQ+ students.
A look at the recent University of California lawsuit over misgendering policies, South Carolina's campus bathroom legislation, and why these legal battles matter for every LGBTQ+ student navigating college life.
The financial aid landscape is shifting for LGBTQ+ college students. Here's where scholarships stand, what new support is emerging, and how to find funding that's actually available.
Since 1995, Lavender Graduation ceremonies have honored LGBTQ+ students' achievements at hundreds of campuses. Here's why these celebrations matter.
Campus counseling centers are stretched thin, and LGBTQ+ students often need support that goes beyond general wellness. Here's how to find the right mental health resources at your school — and what to do when your campus falls short.
A growing number of colleges are pulling back from Pride Month celebrations this year. Here is what is driving the trend, what it means for LGBTQ+ students, and how you can advocate on your campus.
Symbolic Pride displays aren't enough. Leading universities are rethinking on-campus housing policies, gender-affirming facilities, and support systems to create living spaces where LGBTQ+ students truly belong.
A practical guide to peer support programs and mentoring for LGBTQ+ students on campus, including how to find them, what to expect, and how to benefit.
From CUNY's new institute to human-centered care models, universities are rethinking how they support queer student wellness. Here's what's working.
How campuses are moving beyond occasional guest speakers to create sustained, meaningful connections between queer alumni and current students.
The unique challenges and responsibilities of queer student reporters covering LGBTQ+ issues on campus — and the ethics of reporting on your own community.
Ally training has evolved beyond basics. Here's what campuses are doing to move from performative support to meaningful institutional change.
Polyamory, open relationships, and chosen families — how LGBTQ+ students are building relationship structures that work for them.
What the First Amendment does — and doesn't — protect when you're organizing, protesting, or speaking out on campus.
RAs are often the first point of contact for students in crisis. Here's what training, advocacy, and everyday allyship look like when done right.
Transferring from a two-year to a four-year school means navigating a new campus culture, new resources, and the question of how much to disclose.
When informal resolution fails, here's how to navigate your university's complaint process — and when to escalate beyond it.
Asexual and aromantic students are often invisible in both campus wellness programming and LGBTQ+ spaces. That's starting to change.
The wave of book bans targeting K-12 schools is increasingly affecting higher education — and LGBTQ+ content is ground zero.
Small changes to syllabi, introductions, and classroom culture that make a measurable difference for queer and trans students.
From engineering labs to computer science departments, queer students in STEM navigate a culture that often values technical prowess over personal identity.
How to manage student loans, build credit, and make financial decisions when family support isn't guaranteed.
Traditional mindfulness isn't always safe or accessible for LGBTQ+ people. Here's how to build a practice that actually serves you.
LGBTQ+ young adults face disproportionately high rates of homelessness. Here's what colleges can do — and what students should know about resources.
How students are creating sports spaces where LGBTQ+ players can compete without the pressure — and politics — of NCAA athletics.
Aspiring teachers who are queer navigate student teaching, job interviews, and the question of how out to be in the classroom.
How to write compelling scholarship essays that tell your story authentically — including when and how to discuss your LGBTQ+ identity.
Navigating college with a chronic health condition is hard. Doing it while queer adds layers that campus systems rarely acknowledge.
Why campus sexual health programming often fails queer and trans students — and how student advocates are filling the gaps themselves.
How to choose a study abroad program where you can be out, safe, and focused on learning rather than hiding.
How queer veterans are navigating the transition from military life to college — and building networks that bridge both identities.
From campus childcare to legal protections, what LGBTQ+ students who are also parents need to know about navigating college with kids.
LGBTQ+ student life isn't just about coping with challenges — it's about cultivating joy. Here's what research and students say about building resilience.
How the shifting landscape of NCAA, state, and institutional policies affects trans athletes — and what advocates are doing about it.
When queer events overlook disability, they leave behind the students who need community most. Here's what real accessibility looks like.
From advisor relationships to conference networking, how queer graduate students are finding their place in academia's unique power structures.
How to navigate career fairs, interviews, and professional networking when you're deciding whether — and how — to be out at work.
A non-judgmental guide to navigating alcohol, substances, and nightlife while staying safe and connected to community.
What LGBTQ+ college students need to know about voter registration, ID requirements, and overcoming barriers to the ballot box.
A step-by-step guide to founding, funding, and sustaining an LGBTQ+ student group — even on campuses where administration isn't eager to help.
From Division I locker rooms to club teams, LGBTQ+ student athletes share what it takes to compete as their full selves.
From roommate screening to lease negotiations, a practical guide to finding safe and affirming housing beyond the dorms.
Eating disorders affect LGBTQ+ college students at disproportionately high rates. Here's why — and where to find identity-affirming support.
How your university handles information about your sexual orientation and gender identity — and what you can control.
For LGBTQ+ students who want to keep their faith and live openly, these campus ministries and spiritual communities offer a third way.
International LGBTQ+ students navigate visa restrictions, cultural expectations, and the search for community while far from home.
When family support disappears after coming out, these campus and community resources can help you stay enrolled, fed, and housed.
How to find an affirming therapist, what to ask in a consultation call, and how to make the most of campus and community mental health resources.
As diversity, equity, and inclusion offices face cuts and closures, LGBTQ+ student programs are finding new ways to survive — and in some cases, thrive.
How students at community colleges, small liberal arts schools, and rural campuses are creating LGBTQ+ support systems from the ground up.
What it means to be the first in your family to graduate college — and the first to live openly — with insights from students who've done both.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the name change process, from court filings to updating university records, financial aid, and transcripts.
Why LGBTQ+ college students face unique sleep and stress challenges, and what research-backed strategies actually help.
A breakdown of 2026 federal policy shifts on pronouns, name usage, and classroom rights — and what students can do when their campus won't protect them.
How to navigate campus recreation centers when you're queer or trans, from locker room anxiety to finding affirming fitness communities.
One student's journey from a rural Midwest town to a large public university, navigating identity, community, and the shock of visibility.
A practical guide to evaluating campus health plans for gender-affirming care, mental health services, and LGBTQ+ competent providers.
Real stories from LGBTQ+ students about their first year after coming out—family reactions, friendship changes, campus challenges, and unexpected growth.
Critical updates on Title IX rollbacks, transgender rights, and campus advocacy. Learn your rights and how to protect yourself in 2026.
Complete guide to gender-inclusive housing, LGBTQ+ theme floors, and safe campus住宿 options. Learn policies, application tips, and student rights.
Learn to identify, respond to, and cope with LGBTQ+ microaggressions on campus. Practical strategies, scripts, and resources to protect your mental health.
Evidence-based self-care strategies for LGBTQ+ students facing minority stress. Daily practices, crisis resources, and finding affirming mental health support.
Learn how to find and build supportive LGBTQ+ communities in college. Practical strategies for connecting with peers and creating inclusive spaces.
A comprehensive guide for transgender and non-binary students navigating college life, covering rights, healthcare, housing, and building support networks.
Build meaningful LGBTQ+ connections in college. Find mentors, navigate campus resources, and create your support network.
Featured A comprehensive guide to finding mental health support, counseling services, and community resources for LGBTQ+ students navigating college life.
Featured LGBTQ+ students with multiple intersecting identities share experiences navigating race, disability, immigration, and faith.
Featured A comprehensive guide to crisis hotlines, emergency support resources, and immediate help options for LGBTQ+ students facing mental health emergencies.
Understand your rights as an LGBTQ+ student, navigate campus policies, and advocate for positive change.
Inclusive sexual health guide for LGBTQ+ students covering consent, STI prevention, testing, and building healthy relationships.
Featured A comprehensive legal guide covering federal protections, state laws, campus policies, and your rights as an LGBTQ+ student navigating higher education.
Featured A comprehensive guide to mental health resources, physical healthcare, and self-care strategies for LGBTQ+ students navigating campus life.
Featured A practical guide to finding LGBTQ+ student organizations, participating in campus events, and building meaningful connections during your college journey.
Featured LGBTQ+ students share real stories about coming out, finding community, and embracing authentic selves.
Featured LGBTQ+ students share coming out experiences in college. Personal stories offering guidance, inspiration, and hope.
Featured A personal narrative about finding authentic connection, chosen family, and belonging as an LGBTQ+ college student navigating identity and community.
A comprehensive guide to gender-affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ students, covering mental health support, hormone therapy, and navigating healthcare systems.
A personal narrative about transforming personal pain into collective power, and how one LGBTQ+ student went from struggling alone to leading campus change.
A guide to building effective coalitions between LGBTQ+ students and other campus movements for collective power and lasting change.
Featured A comprehensive guide for LGBTQ+ college students navigating their first year, from coming out decisions to building community and finding resources.
Featured Guide to LGBTQ+ campus inclusion policies, advocacy strategies, and creating meaningful institutional change.
Featured Find affirming mental health resources, counseling services, and supportive communities for LGBTQ+ students.
Featured A practical guide to self-care specifically designed for LGBTQ+ students, addressing unique challenges and providing actionable strategies for wellbeing.
Featured Join LGBTQ+ student organizations to build friendships, develop leadership skills, and create meaningful campus change.
Featured A comprehensive guide to understanding your legal rights, campus accommodations, and how to advocate for yourself as an LGBTQ+ student.
A comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ students planning to study abroad, covering safety, community, resources, and making the most of international experiences.
Featured Holistic wellness guide for LGBTQ+ students covering physical health, mental wellness, affirming healthcare, and building resilience.
A practical guide for LGBTQ+ college students dealing with family rejection, including coping strategies, building support networks, and creating chosen family.
Featured A comprehensive guide to how Title IX protects LGBTQ+ students, what rights you have, and how to advocate for yourself on campus.