LGBTQ+ WSU Resources

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The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center serves and supports LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the Washington State University system by providing resources, fostering community building, and relevant initiatives. Additionally, we promote academic and personal growth, learning, and development for students.

Alumni

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LGBT Cougs work to create and facilitate opportunities for new and on-going friendships among LGBTQIA alumni, provide mentoring and scholarships to current students, raise awareness about sexual orientation and gender identity needs at WSU, and support the university's Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center (GIESORC).

Give to LGBTQ+ Initiatives

This fund was created several years ago and continues to be the fund that GIESORC leadership uses to provide programming for students as well as respond to student’s emerging needs.

Your gift of any size can make a major difference to GIESORC as we try to stretch our budget as far as we can while still providing the quality and quantity of service that is needed.

Emerging Student Needs supported through this fund can vary, but typically includes things like providing a cap and gown for a student who can’t afford rental, or providing book scholarships.

President's Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation

The President's Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation, commonly referred to as GIESO, is a system wide commission that advises the president on matters relating to LGBTQ+ concerns. More information can be found here. Apply to be a part of the Commission here.

Student Guide to Transitioning at WSU

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Washington State University (WSU) is committed to fostering a learning place culture that is welcoming to and inclusive of students of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.  This includes transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming students.  Student Guide to Transitioning at the University is intended to serve as a resource for students who are transitioning.  In addition, it articulates how WSU expects to support students who undertake a gender transition while attending the university.

      Anyone with questions about this guide are encouraged to contact the Director of GIESORC (defined below).  Anyone with concerns about discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including gender identity/expression, should contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation (CRCI) and/or the Title IX Coordinator.  To learn or read more, you are encouraged to review the Resources for Additional Information section at the end of this document.

Queer Intersections Association

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QIA (Queer Intersections Association) is an intersectional organization that specifically focuses on issues that encompass Queer folxs of color’s experiences. It is a space where people can exist as their full selves while their humanity is celebrated and supported.

Washington State University’s Queer Intersections Association is an inclusive space to meet, connect, and create strong networks of support. QIA is committed to  educating ourselves continually and our communities about the trials and victories of Queer People of Color at WSU and around the world. We advocate for the respect and celebration of the multiple, fluid, diverse, and interconnected identities of Queer People of Color through storytelling, art, and media campaigns. 

QIA has weekly meetings as well as events every month, from poetry jams to film nights. More information on their events and platform can be found on the organization’s website.