Gender & Sexuality Student Services

We are a resource for all UIS students, including those that are sexual and gender minorities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, pansexual. We also work with heterosexual and cisgender students to become more informed and supportive supportive allies. All students are welcome! As part of the division of Student Affairs, we work closely with other entities in the division to provide the most appropriate service and support to students.

“The Peer Mentor Program has given me a safe place to talk about anything that is going on and a go-to person to talk to.” - Maureen, UIS Sophomore

“The lounge is one of the places on campus where I feel like I can be exactly who I am, it's a place where you don't feel that social pressure to appear 'normal' ...whatever that means.” - Andrew, UIS Senior

“I think that Queertober was really helpful and informative. It touched on a variety of topics … giving many students a place to further their identity development as well as a
better sense of campus inclusion and involvement.” - Michael, Graduate Student

"Come make this space your own. Whether you are out and proud, questioning, heterosexual ally, religious, student of color, trans, previously involved or not, it doesn’t matter. Your story is welcome here." - Kerry John Poynter, Director