Gender Inclusive Housing

Residence Life strives to provide a safe, 包容, 舒适的, and supportive living environment for all students residing in university-owned and university-operated housing. We offer the option of gender 包容 housing for students who, because of gender identity or gender 表达式, prefer this option. We work with students who identify as gender non-conforming* or transgender* in choosing the housing option that best meets their needs and allow these students the ability to choose a roommate of any gender.

If a student is in need of a gender 包容 room assignment, our team will work with you in a personal and confidential manner to discuss the options available to you and assist you in identifying the option that best fits with your preferences and needs. It is important to connect with us early in the process so that we may provide you with the widest range of housing options.

To discuss your interest and the available options, please contact one of our team members:

• 杰森 Johnson, Associate Director of Academic Initiatives - 杰森.Johnson@salamzone.com
• 道格 Howell, Associate Director of Business Operations - 道格.Howell@salamzone.com

Available Housing Options include:

• A single or double room with a private bath
• A single or double occupancy apartment
• A double room in the Gender Inclusive Community

*定义

Gender non-conforming is a term for individuals whose gender 表达式 is different from social expectations related to gender.

Gender 表达式 is the external manifestation of one’s gender identity, usually expressed through “masculine”, “女性化”, or gender variant behavior, 服装, 发型, 的声音, or body characteristics.

Transgender is a term for people whose gender identity, 表达式, or behavior is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth, including but not limited to transsexuals, 穿着异性服装的人, androgynous people, genderqueers, and gender non-conforming people.

Definition Source: National Center for Transgender Equality; Mara Keisling, Executive Director http://www.transequality.org/.