LGBTQ+ Campus Information & Resources
Information hub for LGBTQ+ members of the W&M community
Consistent with our stated values of belonging and respect, William & Mary fosters a campus environment where all members of our community feel safe, welcome, respected and supported. William & Mary is dedicated to providing an inclusive and flexible living, working and learning environment for transgender and gender non-binary students, faculty, staff and visitors. This page provides resources for our LGBTQ+ community members, their friends, family and allies.
Policy Protections
Unless otherwise constrained by law, William & Mary is committed to providing an environment for its students and employees that is free from discrimination based on any personal factor unrelated to qualifications or performance including sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, or family medical or genetic information.
- Policy Prohibiting Title IX Sexual Harassment & Gender-Based Harassment
- Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sexual Misconduct
- Preferred Name and Personal Pronoun and Gender Identity Policy
If you believe you or someone else has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of these policies, submit a report to the Office of Compliance & Equity at [[reportconcern]].
Campus Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff
- Center for Student Diversity - LGBTQ+ Resources
- Residence Life - Gender-Inclusive Housing
- Cohen Career Center - Resources for Diverse Populations
- Reves Center - Diversity Abroad
- Alumni Association - Crim Dell Association
External Resources
- Department of Education Office of Civil Rights - Resources for LGBTQI+ Students
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Facility/Bathroom Access and Gender Identity
- Equality Virginia, a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, education and support network for the LGBTQ and straight allied communities in Virginia.
- James River Transgender Society, a support group for individuals who identify as transgendered or have gender identity issues.
- Campus Pride, a national online community and resource network committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment.
- Out and Equal, is the preeminent national organization devoted to the LGBTQ community in the workplace.
- Equaldex is a collaborative LGBTQ knowledge base for those who may be traveling internationally.