The UMSL Safe Zone program serves to identify and train faculty, staff, and students who are sensitive and affirmative to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex persons. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the incidence of heterosexism and homophobia on our campus, and thereby promote a campus that is a safer and freer place for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The closet allows queer students to access free gender affirming attire and accessories. The closet is discreet and located in the Gender Studies Suite (494 Lucas Hall). This resource is open to both students and staff, and remains stocked year round. If you have any questions, please contact the LGBTQ+ & Diversity Coordinator in the Office of Student Involvement.
It is our goal to create and maintain an inclusive, safe, and accepting environment on our campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We aim to defeat negative stereotypes and educate people by sponsoring special events and activities on campus throughout the school year.
The Gender Studies Suite, located in 494 Lucas Hall, is designed to be a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies. The suite houses a student lounge equipped with coloring books, games, a microwave, and an LGBTQ+ lending library. It is a great space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to socialize, study, or rest.
The Millennium Student Center holds 5 gender-neutral restrooms on the first floor north wing of the building. Two of the restrooms also include baby-changing stations. A family room is also located in the same area and includes comfortable furniture, a baby changing station, a sink, and space for nursing mothers.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center also has a gender-neutral and family-friendly locker room with single-use toilet and shower located on the first floor. Gender-neutral/all-gender facilities will be considered in all new campus construction.
The University of Missouri - St. Louis strives to provide comfortable, diverse, and safe housing options for all students living in university housing. Gender-inclusive housing is housing in which members of any gender live together in a living unit/suite. This option is offered to any student applying to live in Oak Hall. When completing the housing application, all students are prompted to indicate if they wish to live in a gender-inclusive or gender-specific suite. Please note suitemate assignments are made based on the population that applies and the information students choose to share with ResLife. If you have specific needs not communicated through the application process, please reach out to the ResLife department at umslreslife@umsl.edu.
The Division of Student Affairs offers a great number of services to current students which are either free or heavily discounted. Follow the link for access to more information about Academic Advising, Counseling and Health, the Math and Writing Center, and so much more.
