LGBTQ+ Student Resources
Queer, transgender, non-binary, and non-cisgendered students at Westminster face many of the same challenges as other students: getting along with roommates, creating a new group of friends, and getting to class on time. In addition, LGBTQ+ students face many unique challenges. Westminster has a commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community on campus, and many resources are available to you.
Queer Compass and Student Engagement and Belonging are available to talk about the resources and services available on campus and can offer guidance to help you to get to other support services you may need. For more info, email diversity@westminsteru.edu.
- Supporting Transgender Students and Employees Policy
- Using Preferred Names: Westminster values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives. Referring to students and employees by the name they wish to be called creates a welcoming and respectful learning and working environment.
- Gender Inclusive Restrooms: Westminster is committed to providing all students, faculty, and staff with safe, inclusive restrooms.
- Residential Housing Information: Every student has the right to a safe and gender-affirming living situation in their on-campus housing.
- Study Abroad Resources for LGBTQ+ Students
- Utah Pride Center: A collection of local social services, healthcare options, mental health providers, and legal resources
- Rebirth Health Center
- University of Utah Health Transgender Health Program
- Planned Parenthood: Transgender healthcare information
- Hormone Health Network: Sexual health information for transgender people
- Utah AIDS Foundation: HIV/AIDS testing and advocacy, food bank, and mental health counseling
- Salt Lake County Health Department STI Testing: Low-cost STI testing
- LGBTQ+-Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah: Find a therapist in the directory; filter by insurance, location, and more
- Transgender Education Advocates of Utah: A statewide transgender advocacy organization that provides help and resources for changing your name and gender markers, as well as essential healthcare and transition-related resources
- Encircle: Accessible therapy on a sliding scale
- Transgender Education Advocates of Utah: A statewide transgender advocacy organization that provides help and resources for changing your name and gender markers, as well as essential healthcare and transition-related resources
- Transgender Inclusion Project: A transgender advocacy organization building a support system for Utah's transgender community
- Utah Pride Center: A collection of local social services, healthcare options, mental health providers, and legal resources
- Human Rights Campaign Utah
- Equality Utah: Provides information about state legislation and legal fights
- ACLU and ACLU Utah: Information about legislation, candidates, and legal support services
- LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic: ACLU Utah, the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, and Under the Umbrella bookstore host a periodic legal clinic to assist with name and gender marker changes, as well as parental rights; appointments required
- Utah Pride Center: Community event calendar, support groups, resources for finding food and shelter, and more
- Encircle: Weekly friendship circles and welcoming community space
- SLC Slay: Dance and social group hosting balls, vogueing, and kikis (generally 18+)
- Utah AIDS Foundation: Food bank
- Under the Umbrella: "A Queer Little Bookstore" in downtown Salt Lake City featuring author visits, book clubs, work space, a clothing drive, seasonal markets, and more
Non-Discrimination Statement
Westminster University does not discriminate based on race, color, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, military status, and genetic information, or other legally protected status. The university's commitment to nondiscrimination applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment.