LGBTQ+ Resource Center 🌈

We celebrate vibrant diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and want you to know that you belong here at Kutztown University.

LGBTQ Resource Center logo in rainbow colors

Location:

Boxwood House

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8-5 pm

Allies Club Meetings:

Thurs @ 11 am

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👋Welcome LGBTQ+ Students! 

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Kutztown University. We're happy you're here. Why? Because you belong here. 

Our center is a safe space for all members of the Kutztown community. And we go the extra mile to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and mutual respect, with a special concern for the well-being of transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay, intersex, questioning, and other non-cis/straight students. 

✋No tolerance for hate

In order to maintain a community where everyone feels comfortable, we want to clarify that HATE IS NOT WELCOME HERE. We have NO TOLERANCE for bullying, gossip and victim-blaming on our campus and will do everything we can to protect you and your safety.

If you feel unsafe or need to report an incident, you can fill out our bias incident report form here.

🤳Follow Us on Social Media

Want to follow the LGBTQ+ Resource Center on social media? Check our current and past events on our social links below:

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🗺️Find a Gender Neutral Bathroom

Looking for a gender neutral bathroom on KU's campus? No problem. We have gender neutral bathrooms located in many places across campus.

  • Gender Neutral Bathroom Locations

    Building Name

    Floor Location(s)

    Boehm Science Building

    4th floor

    Boxwood House

    1st and 2nd floor

    DeFrancesco 

    Ground floor, 1st and 2nd Floor

    Human Resource Building

    1st and 2nd Floor

    Lytle

    1st floor

    McFarland Student Union (MSU)

    2nd floor

    Multicultural Center

    1st and2nd floor

    Old Main

    A-Wing 1st floor

    B-Wing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th floor

    C-Wing 2nd floor

    President’s House

    1st floor

    Rickenbach Building

    Ground, 1st and 2nd floor

    Schaeffer Auditorium

    1st floor

    Schock Education House

    1st, 2nd floors

    Sharadin Arts Building

    1st, 2nd floors

    Student Recreation Center

    1st and 2nd floor
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When I first arrived at Kutztown, I found a home within the center. I was able to have my journey, too, having the space and being able to grow as a person and still grow. I first came here shy and unsure of how to interact with others. Now, I work as a graduate assistant for the center, working with others who may have similar goals, and I want to do my best to help the LGBTQ+ community here at the university. Without the center and Christine, I wouldn't be able to flourish the way I have.

Lisbeth Mora (She/Her), LGBTQ+ Resource Center Graduate Assistant

👉 Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I get involved with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center?

    Want to get involved with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center? Perfect. Here are a few ways you can get involved with the community at KU.

    You're also more than welcome to come by the center at any time or contact us with questions. We'd love to chat!

    Get Involved!How?
    LGBTQ+ EventsClick Here
    Weekly/Bi-Weekly Student GroupsClick Here
    Safe Space TrainingClick Here

  • How do I change my preferred or legal name at KU?

    The Preferred Name Policy

    The university understands that some students may wish to use another name other than their given first name as recorded on official documents and has implemented a policy to honor this choice.

    The Preferred Name Policy allows students to change their name as it appears on rosters, their email, and other unnamed platforms. Students can also change their legal name through the office of the registrar.

    PREFERRED NAME CHANGE form

    Students can change their preferred name by filling out the Preferred Name Change Request Form.  This preferred name will not affect the legal name being displayed through MyKU and other official records (i.e. transcripts, financial records, etc.). The preferred name is applicable only for Kutztown internal systems.

    Get the PREFERRED NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM at the KU Registrar website on the Forms Page.  Student will be required to sign in with their KU credentials which includes your full email address and password. 

    Follow the directions and submit the form at the Registrar Forms page.

    Legal Name Change Form

    Students are also able to change their legal names by filling out the Student Name Address Change Form and providing documentation of the name change. (Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Court Order)

    Get the STUDENT NAME ADDRESS CHANGE FORM at the KU Registrar website on the Forms Page.  Student will be required to sign in with their KU credentials which includes your full email address and password.

    Follow the directions and submit the form at the Registrar Forms page.

  • How do I select gender-inclusive housing?

    As a welcoming and diverse campus, we're proud to offer gender-inclusive housing for students looking to live in a preferred setting on KU's campus.

    You can find the complete steps for selecting gender-inclusive housing here: Gender Inclusive Housing page.

  • Where can I find more LGBTQ+ resources?

    If you're looking for more LGBTQ+ resources here at Kutztown University, you've come to the right place.

    Here's where you can find additional information:

    Feel free to stop by the Boxwood House anytime during our regular business hours. We have hundreds of books, dvds, magazines, brochures and more!

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