LGBTQ+ Student Organizations
Below are LGBTQA student organizations for the University Park campus. To find LGBTQ+ student organizations at campuses across the Commonwealth, please see our Commonwealth and World Campuses page.
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- Association For Transgender Experience in Research
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The Association For Transgender Experience in Research (AFTER) works to promote transgender participation in research studies, particularly at Penn State. We will work to identify and encourage trans-centered research in order to combat ignorance-driven transphobia.
Contact Information
Instagram: @after_psu
OrgCentral Link for AFTER
- Ally House
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Ally House provides an open, safe, and inclusive living environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally students as well as others beyond the sexuality and gender binary. Ally House fosters a community dedicated to knowledge and understanding of sexuality and gender issues. Student programs and academic opportunities support these goals.
Contact Information
Instagram: @allyhouse.psu
OrgCentral Link for Ally House
- Gender and Sexual Diversity in Schreyer
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Gender and Sexual Diversity in Schreyer (GSDS) is an organization created to fit the needs of LGBTQIA+ Schreyer Scholars. The organization will compile resources, orchestrate outreach initiatives, and advocate on behalf of LGBTQIA+ Schreyer Honors College scholars to generate a safe space and foster cultural competency
Contact Information
Organization Email: gendersexualdiversity.schreyer@gmail.com
Instagram:@gsds_psu
OrgCentral Link for GSDS
- Lion PRIDE Caucus
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The mission of the Lion PRIDE Caucus is to serve as the umbrella organization serving every gender and sexually diverse member, student, student organization, and student group on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Lion PRIDE Caucus aims to provide a safe space and unified voice for the conceptualization, discussion, and execution of matters relevant to gender and sexual minority students including, but not limited to, the following: community organization, event coordination, information distribution, holistic education, and the continual construction of an increasingly open, inclusive community at Penn State University Park.
Contact Information
Organization Email: Roundtablepsu@gmail.com
Instagram: @pennstatelionpride
OrgCentral Link for Lion PRIDE Caucus
- Opulence
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Opulence is Penn State’s Premiere Drag Ambassador club. Founded in 2017, our mission is to create a fun and free space for aspiring drag queens, kings, and enthusiasts alike, as well as enhancing an awareness to challenge the gender binary in a way that celebrates the social understanding and comprehension of gender norms.
Contact Information
Organization Email: psuopulence@gmail.com
Instagram: @psuopulence
OrgCentral Link to Opulence
- OutLaw
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OutLaw is a student organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, et al (LGBTQ+) individuals and allies at The Pennsylvania State University (University) School of Law (Law School). OutLaw is dedicated to creating a safe space for all LGBTQ+ persons, and providing social, educational, professional, and philanthropic opportunities for Penn State Law's LGBTQ+ community. OutLaw strives to foster a dialogue with the larger campus community about the legal status of LGBTQ+ persons in society, the ways in which the law interacts with the lives of LGBTQ+ persons, and being LGBTQ+ in the legal profession.
Contact Information
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a non-profit student organization geared to influence the academic and professional progress and development of LGBTQ students and youth in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition, we focus our efforts in educating, increasing, and retaining acceptance, tolerance, and enrollment in such professions.
Contact Information
Organization Email: psu@chapters.ostem.org
Instagram: @ostempsu
OrgCentral Link to oSTEM
- OUT: Queer Business Leaders
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As Smeal's LGBTQIA+ organization, OUT: Queer Business Leaders (QBL), builds well-rounded business professionals within a kind, welcoming community. All are welcome to join this organization as we build community and better the one around us. We hold two types of meetings on a biweekly schedule. The first meeting of the month centers around impactful advocacy work. The second meeting of the month focuses on building members' skill set for success in the professional business world.
Contact Information
Organization Email: queerbusinessleaders@psu.edu
Instagram: @queerbusinessleaders.psu
Link to Organization Website
OrgCentral Link to QBL
- Queer and Transgender People of Color
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This organization primarily serves as a safe space for queer and trans people of color at Penn State to unite and have their voices heard through discussion and activism.
Contact Information
Organization Email: qtpoc.psu@gmail.com
Instagram: @qtpoc_psu
OrgCentral Link to QTPOC
- Students for Cultivating Change
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The Students for Cultivating Change provides a safe, inclusive network for students interested in agricultural sciences who are in the LGBTQA community. Focusing our efforts in education, community, and increasing awareness, we also strive to promote inclusion and visibility for LGBTQA individuals within the College of Agricultural Sciences and larger Penn State community.
Contact Information
Instagram: @cultivating_psu
OrgCentral Link to Students for Cultivating Change
LL011 HUB-Robeson Center
University Park, PA 16802
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Late Night
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Phone: 814-863-1248
Fax: 814-865-0790
Email: lgbtq@psu.edu
