Student Resources
Connect with QTs at KU
KU Connections
Are you a QT student looking for a mentor? Need a space to connect with someone on a variety of topics? Join our QT Connections program!
Faculty/Staff may apply by visiting the faculty/staff resource page.
Faculty/Staff may apply by visiting the faculty/staff resource page.
SGD groups & reoccurring events
Recurring events take place weekly throughout the academic year. These events are a great way to meet other QT and allied Jayhawks.
QT student organizations on campus
QT student organizations at the University of Kansas have an extensive and rich history at the University of Kansas dating back to the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front in the early 1970s. Today, KU has three active QT student organizations.
Services at The Center
The Trans Closet
The Trans Closet is a partnership between SGD and OMA and is a place for trans people to "shop" for clothing, accessories, shoes, makeup, and more. All items are free, and people can visit anytime OMA is open. The Trans closet is located in OMA room 102.
Chest binders
The Trans Closet partners with gc2b and the University of Kansas Health System - Gender Diversity Clinic and has a sustainable supply of chest binders in sizes XS - 5X.
LGLF Resource Library
The Lawrence Gay Liberation Front (LGLF) Resource Library was founded in 2021 in celebration of 51 years since the establishment of the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front student organization at KU. The library is home to a variety of print materials and movies.
QT Scholarships
The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity is honored to be the steward of four QT-centered scholarships which range between $1,000 and $5,000 in non-renewable awards.
Services at The Center
QT Class Schedule
Want to take a class that will include something about QT topics, check out the list we compiled from classes.ku.edu.
Gender Affirming Resources at KU
The Trans Closet
The Trans Closet is a partnership between SGD and OMA and is a place for trans people to "shop" for clothing, accessories, shoes, makeup, and more. All items are free, and people can visit anytime OMA is open. The Trans closet is located in OMA room 102.
Chest binders
The Trans Closet partners with gc2b and the University of Kansas Health System - Gender Diversity Clinic and has a sustainable supply of chest binders in sizes XS - 5X.
All Gender Restrooms
The University of Kansas has a number of restrooms across campus that are all gender, and all gender accessible. These facilties are available in public buildings across campus, as well as for use by residents in the residence hall.
Name & Gender Markers
At the University of Kansas, we work to make sure that students, faculty, and staff see their lived name and pronouns used and affirmed through KU systems to the extent possible.
Gender Affirming Resources at KU
Gender Affirming Care
At Watkins Health Services, we know that gender identity is a spectrum and that not everyone’s path is the same. Your first appointment on this path is a consultative appointment where your provider will focus on getting to know you and assessing your personal goals for your journey.
Replacement KU Card Fee Waiver for LGBTQIA+ Students
Student Senate will cover replacement KU card fees for LGBTQIA+ students who need a new photo on their ID
Gender inclusive housing
Student Housing provides housing options that allows anyone live with anyone regardless of their sex or gender. Check out the Rainbow Community or Gender Inclusive Assignments here!
Replacement Diploma Process
The Office of the University Registrar provides one free replacement diploma for students needing one for gender affirming reasons. Learn more below!
Replacement Diploma Process
The Office of the University Registrar provides one free replacement diploma for students needing one for gender affirming reasons. Express interest in a free replacement diploma by completing the following form, along with the standard replacement diploma process (to ensure an efficient process please complete these steps within 24 hours of one another).
Click here to complete the form
Click here for more information on The Office of the University Registrar standard replacement diploma process