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Metro State celebrates Pride month

LGBTQIA+ Student Services

LGBTQIA+ Student Services provides programming, advocacy, support, outreach, information and referrals to educate and empower LGBTQIA+ members of Metropolitan State University. We value all women and LGBTQA people, as well as their varied identities and experiences, and seek to create a university-wide climate that supports and advocates for the diverse needs of these communities.

Through advocacy, educational and social programs, LGBTQIA+ support services are designed to enhance the educational experience of all LGBTQIA+ students and their allies at Metropolitan State. The office serves all members of the Metropolitan State community interested in gaining a better understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Resources

All-gender restroom directory

  • Student Center: One on each floor next to the gendered restrooms
  • Jason R. Carter Science Education Center: Two on the first floor across from the gendered restrooms
  • New Main: Two on either end of the second floor (near the executive suites)
  • Saint John’s Hall: One on the second floor at the end of the annex (near the College of Individualized Studies’ offices)

The Lavender Bridge

The Lavender Bridge is Metropolitan State's LGBTQIA+ student organization. This organization strives to provide a safe, accepting environment for university students through mutual support and informational social activities. Lavender Bridge is an active organization that offers a variety of opportunities for the university’s LGBTQIA+ students, their friends, families and allies. Join us for:

  • Minnesota AIDS Walk (May)
  • Twin Cities Pride (June)
  • National Coming Out Day (October)
  • Film screenings
  • Panel discussions
  • Collaborative events with other student organizations

Find Lavender Bridge on Engage and Facebook.

Ally development program

Please visit our Eventbrite page for workshop schedule.

The Metropolitan State LGBTQIA+ ally training program began in spring 1996 and has trained over 200 students, staff and outside community members to be allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. An ally is a person who works toward combating homophobia, biphobia and heterosexism on both a personal and institutional level. Members of the university community who want to become recognized allies attend a three-hour workshop and are provided with ally stickers to display in their offices.

LGBTQIA+ listserv

Get updates on national and local LGBTQIA+ news and details about upcoming programs, events and meetings at Metropolitan State featuring a variety of diverse LGBTQIA+ speakers and topics. Email us if you want to be added to the listserv.

Support the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Student Scholarship Fund

Help Metropolitan State deliver quality, accessible and affordable education for all students—make a gift today. Please designate LGBTQIA+ and Allies Program or Scholarship with your gift.