LGBTQ+ Campus Resources

LGBTQ+ Resource Center

The CSU LGBTQ+ Resource Center is located in the Cordell Reed Student Union Building (SUB), room 203. Contact lgbtq@csu.edu for open hours and/or to learn about services and activities. A gender neutral restroom is located in the SUB next to First Year Experience (room 180). There is also a gender neutral restroom in the Cook Admin Building. Information about requesting an update to chosen name or gender is here.

Housing

CSU is ready to help students living on campus who do not identify on the gender binary or would like more individualized attention.

Library

The Gwendolyn Brooks Library offers many types of resources (monographs, journal articles, streaming video, etc.), which are helpful to those researching LGBTQ+ issues. 

Radio

WCSU was established in 1994. The station hosts a weekly queer-focused radio show - Time to Talk! Tune in via https://www.iheart.com/live/wcsu-chicago-state-university-6067

Safe Zones

Safe Zones provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to create safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable to LGBTQ+ persons. CSU has offered Safe Zone training to educate our community since 2009.

Individuals who have received training and who have signed the Safe Zone agreement display a Safe Zone symbol that demonstrates their respect and support of LGBTQ+ individuals and their commitment to providing an affirming space where discrimination is not tolerated. Safe Zone participants are always learning! Brush up on your vocabulary anytime with this helpful resource!

Student Organizations

CSU hosts numerous student organizations. LGBTQ+ students are welcome to join and participate a wide array of activities and/or form and lead new groups.

Wellness/Health Center

CSU Wellness/Health Center is located in ADM 131. STD testing is available. Stop by or contact the Wellness/Health Center for more information on programs and services - 773.995.2010

Other Resource Centers

• The Abilities Office is here to assist students by making sure any barriers that exist caused by a disability will be accommodated and ensure access to all of our programs and facilities.
• The Counseling Center provides assistance, support and information to students as well as consultation and referral services.
• The Global Engagement Center (GEO) is the centralized unit on campus providing assistance and advising for members of our global community. 
• The Kwesi Ronald Harris African-American Male Resource (AAMRC) is a welcoming space where African-American men gather and grow academically, professionally, culturally, and personally.
• The Latin@ Resource Center assists community members in achieving educational and professional goals by offering extensive support services and living-learning-serving experiences.
• The Women’s Resource Center is designed to support success, in that its primary goal is to Engage, Embrace, Educate, Enlighten, and Empower.

All centers are located in the Cordell Reed Student Union (SUB).