Educational Programs

Women's and Gender Studies Major/Minor

The Women's and Gender Studies Program is devoted to creating safe and inclusive learning spaces where students, staff, and faculty can thrive and exchange ideas. With the commitment to the examination of women, gender, and sexuality through a variety of lenses, they believe in dignity and respect for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, country of origin, sexuality, disability, or age.

LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies Minor

The LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies Minor allows students to study diverse populations and communities whose voices have long been neglected, gain a wider perspective about current debates and study sexuality in all its varieties.

Gender Inclusive Resources

Gender Inclusive Housing

Gender-Inclusive Housing is designed to provide a supportive place for students of any gender identity to live on campus where they can feel safe, comfortable, and thrive.

Gender Inclusive Restrooms

Most academic and residential buildings around campus have single-stall gender inclusive restrooms. You can access a complete up-to-date listing of every gender inclusive restroom on campus here.

Chosen Names, Names Changes, and Gender Markers

At UNL, students are able to change various records to match their identity. Some changes require legal documentation of change while others can be done without.

Chosen Name and Gender Identity policy

Name Changes policy

Diversity offices and contacts

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

At the Univerity of Nebraska, all are welcome. Each person has something to gain from and offer to our community of learning, discovery, and outreach. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers a hub for all resources around campus that relate to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion

Marco Barker is the vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion and holds an appointment as associate professor of practice in education administration.

Women's Center

The Women’s Center serves students and the campus community through a focus on gender, sexuality, and social justice. For more than 50 years, they have been dedicated to transforming campus climate at the university by developing and supporting a more inclusive understanding of gender and sexuality through education, outreach, and leadership development opportunities. The center provides resources for students with children and students of all genders while promoting sexual health and advocating for gender equity.

OASIS

The Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) enhances student success by promoting academic excellence, diversity awareness, and social engagement. They work with all UNL students with an emphasis on meeting the needs of ethnic minority students.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to ensuring equal access to curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students with disabilities. Providing a range of services, SSD implements reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and offers students the opportunity to contribute and participate in the diverse campus experience.

CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services is a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and counselors that work collaboratively with UNL students to help them explore their feelings and thoughts and learn helpful ways to improve their mental, psychological and emotional well-being when issues arise.

Scott Winrow, Ph.D., specializes in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. Contact: swinrow2@unl.edu

Campus Supporters

A list of names, departments, and organizations of LGBTQA+ supporters around campus.

Get Involved

LGBTQA+ Student Organizations

Many student organizations on campus provide an inclusive environment for students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expression to help gain a better understanding of the LGBTQA+ community at UNL and for their own professional growth and development.

Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Gender & Sexual Identities

Works with and advises the Chancellor on issues relating to the LGBTQA+ community.