The UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center is one of the largest of its kind in the nation! We are happy to offer information for prospective students, and help first year and transfer students find community on campus.
If you are considering attending UC Davis and are able to visit the campus, we encourage you to come by our center during open hours to take a tour, meet our staff, and learn about the resources we offer. You can also reach out to any of our career staff to get more information.
We also offer outreach and an open house during Aggie Day - come say hi!
Helpful information for prospective & new LGBTQIA+ students
Rainbow House
Rainbow House is a Living-Learning Community for you to connect with members and allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning community. You will explore identity, learn about issues facing the LGBTIQ community, and find supportive resources on campus. This community is connected to the LGBTQIA Resource Center and is open to all students who are interested in exploration of all sexes, genders, sexualities and their intersections with other social identities.
Gender-Inclusive Housing
Student Housing and Dining Services offers a variety of options for inclusive housing. In support of transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students, Residence Halls have gender-inclusive bathrooms as well as gender-inclusive rooms. Learn more on the Student Housing website.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms
Find a gender-inclusive restroom on campus by viewing our gender-inclusive campus restrooms list and map!
First-Year Aggie Connections
The LGBTQIA Resource center regularly hosts one or several First-Year Aggie Connections each fall. These groups are a great way to meet other students new to campus, and plug into the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ways to get connected to the LGBTQ+ community
- Attend Queer Community Wisdom, an annual event hosted by the LGBTQIA RC to foster opportunities for identity and skill development as well as community building for queer and trans UCD students.
- Celebrate with us during Pride Month, during which the center hosts a variety of events throughout the month of May.
- Join one of our many programs, workshops, and social events throughout the year! Stay up to date on upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter or following our Instagram.
- Volunteer at the LGBTQIA Resource Center to help with programming and center operations.
- Join an LGBTQ+ student organization to meet other students with common identities and experiences.