LGBTQ Student Organizations

There are many student organizations at the University that serve, support and provide social opportunities for LGBTQ-identified students and their Allies. Student organizations complement curricular activities and are rooted in a deep understanding of the LGBT and Ally student experience at the University of Michigan. For a list of Michigan Student Assembly-registered graduate/professional and undergraduate student organizations see the Quick Link to Maize Pages on the left side of the screen. Below is a list of both registered and non-registered groups.

Ahava

Ahava is the Jewish LGBT group on campus, and is sponsored by Hillel. Explore your LGBT and Jewish identities in a safe, open environment. Our goals include advocacy, providing a social space for our community, and sponsoring programming including discussions and lectures on issues relating to LGBT/Jewish issues. Contact: ahava@umich.edu

Bilateral

The mission of the group is to build a community of those interested in bisexual issues, to promote discussion and dialogue within said community, to encourage understanding within the greater University of Michigan community, and to provide opportunities for those interested in bisexual issues to socialize with others with shared concerns. Contact: cdmstr@umich.edu

Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies in Medicine (BGLAM)

BGLAM is an organization of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered individuals, and straight allies associated with the medical school who provide support for one another and work together to educate the medical school community. Contact: bglam@umich.edu http://www.umich.edu/~bglam

Dental LGBTA

LGBTA group aims to educate dental students, staff, faculty and dental professionals about lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender issues in hopes of encouraging awareness, as well as providing perspectives in treating LGBT patients. We hope to foster a welcoming environment for LGBT students, staff, faculty, and patients at the Dental School. Contact: joana@umich.edu

Lambda Alliance

A group for LGBT and Ally students in the Greek community. Contact: lambdaalliance@umich.edu

LambdaGrads

The purpose of LambdaGrads is to provide social, education, activist, and support activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally graduate and professional students (in any academic unit) at UM. Contact Jason Kehrl jkehrl@umich.edu

Lavender Information and Library Association (LILA)

LILA supports all staff of the University Library system and students, faculty, and staff of the School of Information. LILA promotes awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues within SI and the University Library system and throughout the University in general. LILA does this through education, research, networking, and social activities. Contact: melamber@umich.edu

LGBT Commission of Michigan Student Assembly (MSA)

The LGBT Commission sponsors a variety of programs throughout the year, such as Gayz Craze, the National Coming Out Day rally on the Diag, and Flames on Ice. Meets every Sunday at 7 pm in MSA Chambers (3909 Michigan Union). Contact: LGBTstudentlife@umich.edu

LGBT Caucus of Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR)

The SCOR Graduate Organization is a network for Rackham graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan. SCOR is dedicated to the social, cultural, and academic well being of students of color of African, Asian, Latino, and Native American descent. Further, we also include students of other cultures, ethnicities, and international origins. We promote, support, and sponsor efforts concerning the improvement of quality in our students' academic, professional, and social lives respectful of cultural differences, disabilities, gender, and sexual orientation. Contact: imillan@umich.edu

Michigan Athlete and Allies Partnership (MAAP)

Michigan Athlete and Allies Partnership (MAAP) is a group dedicated to bring awareness, visibility, and permanent resources to the Athletic Department and wider campus at the University of Michigan. We strive to establish a safe place for LGBT and Allied student-athletes to perform at their most optimum level by being fully supported by the University in all capacities. Contact: maap-info@umich.edu

OUTbreak Prevent Discrimination, Promote Awareness, Protect Identity.

At this time, the group is reforming. It used to exist in the School of Public Health, and we are currently meeting to determine what types of programs we would like to sponsor. Contact: erictr@umich.edu

Out for Business (OFB)

Out for Business builds community among the LGBT students at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and raises awareness among Ross faculty, staff and students of the issues facing LGBT individuals in society. Contact: mastrid@umich.edu or visit http://www.rossoutforbusiness.org/

OutLaws

Our Mission: to add the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender law students to the dialogue of the law school and university communities. Contact: outlaws@umich.edu or visit http://www.umoutlaws.org/

Rainbow Network

The School of Social Work - Mission: To advocate for communications, education, activism, and mutual support regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex interests and concerns to promote informed and responsible educational opportunities. Contact: ssw.lgbt@umich.edu

Relate

Relate is a multicultural LGBT organization with a focus on bringing together queer people of color and their allies in order to build community amongst each other as well as bridging the gap between the LGBT community and the various communities of color on campus. Contact: RelateContact@umich.edu

Stonewall Democrats

It is our mission to work through the Democratic Party to advance the rights of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Contact: SDinfo@umich.edu

Student Alliance of Gay Engineers (SAGE)

Networking, professional development, and social activities for undergraduate and graduate LGBT engineering students. Contact: mbaskins@umich.edu

TransForUM

An inclusive group for alumni, undergraduates and graduate students, and faculty of the University of Michigan who locate their gender identity somewhere on the transgender rainbow and our allies. Transforum: Transgender Alumni, Students, and Faculty at the University of Michigan. Transgender may include but is not limited to: transsexual, genderqueer, intersex, MTF, M2F, FTM, F2M... Contact: transforum@umich.edu

Transgender Student Scholarship

Working to provide a transgender student scholarship at U-M. Contact: spectrumcenter@umich.edu

For a list of local community groups, please refer to: Local Community Resources and Organizations/Groups

Resources for Student Organizations

Student organizations will always have a safe, open space to meet, socialize and get advice at the Spectrum Center. The Center provides formal and informal event and organization advising, collaborative planning and general tips on how to navigate the University of Michigan system.

Below is a list of links that may be helpful for student organizations: