Campus Pride Index
pilipiliÎÛÂþ is proud to have received 4 out of 5 stars from Campus Pride for LGBTQIA+ inclusivity on our campus. In 2022 pilipiliÎÛÂþ participated in the assessment index for the first time and we have been using the annual results to drive conversations about best practices and policy changes needed to better support Queer & Trans folks in our community.
The , owned and operated by , is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQIA+ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQIA+ people. Students and their families can utilize this free tool to compare the resources, policies, support, and LGBTQIA+ campus climate at a variety of different colleges and universities.
is the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported under the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations.
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LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression
Health insurance coverage to employees’ same-sex partner
Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents
Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents
Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post-enrollment forms
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students
Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services
Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone
Actively seek to employ a diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people
LGBTQ Academic Life
LGBTQ studies program
LGBTQ-specific course offerings
Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship
LGBTQ Student Life
LGBTQ & Ally student organization
LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization
Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities
Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues
Regularly offers educational events surrounding the intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people
LGBTQ-inclusive career services
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life
LGBTQ living space, theme floors and/or living-learning community
Gender-inclusive housing for new students
Gender-inclusive housing for returning students
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy restroom facilities in campus housing
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy shower facilities in campus housing
Trains residence life and housing staff at all levels on LGBTQ issues and concerns
LGBTQ Campus Safety
Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes
Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention
Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues
Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues
Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
LGBTQ counseling/support groups
Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff
Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing
LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available
Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services
Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life
Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies
Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources