We don't record the number of LGBTQIA students at Georgia Tech but we do know that hundreds of LGBTQIA students engage with the Center through the programs, individual appointments, and services that we provide. The community is diverse with all of the identities under the LGBTQIA represented - plus many more! LGBTQIA students are in every department at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our community includes international students, people of every race and ethnicity, people of faith, first generation students, students with children, veterans, athletes, and just about every identity you can think of! Whatever your background, you're sure to find other students who share your identities and interests.

Atlanta's LGBTQIA community is as diverse, vibrant, and exciting as that of any other major city. Whether you're looking to join a gay water polo team, volunteer at a grassroots LGBTQIA festival, participate in the annual Trans March, see a drag show, enjoy queer art exhibits, or unwind in a queer-owned bookstore, you'll find plenty of ways to be engaged and entertained in Atlanta. You can find some local organizations in our Resources section. All of these provide opportunities for you to volunteer and stay up to date with what's happening in Atlanta's LGBTQIA community.

The LGBTQIA Family Reunion is a great way to meet other LGBTQIA peers at both the undergraduate and graduate level. It takes place during the beginning of the fall semester. With many new and returning students attending, you're sure to make some great connections.

If you're interested in getting to know folks in a small group setting, you should check out our Q Chats discussion groups. Facilitators are thoughtful about creating a welcoming environment for new members, and you can attend as often as you like!

Pride Alliance hosts a series of events during Welcome Week which is the second week of the fall semester, and their weekly meetings are also a great place to make friends.

Grad Pride also hosts events and programs for graduate level students. This is a great space to create new connections with other students who share similar interests. This also include post doc students as well. 

If you're new to Georgia Tech and would like to build intentional community, you can participate in the Pride Peers mentorship program. This program is peer-to-peer and designed to build a strong sense of belonging for its participants. 

Yes! The LGBTQIA Resource Center recruits facilitators for its Q Chats discussion program and we also hire students to work in the Center every year. Students who qualify for Federal Work Study are given hiring priority. Learn more about Federal Work Study qualifications here. 

Pride Alliance holds elections for positions on the Executive Board every spring semester. Be sure to attend meetings in the fall semester if you want to run in the spring.

LGBTQIA students also hold leadership roles in many organizations across campus including Student Government. Engage has a database of all of our student organizations.

For graduate students, we also have opportunities for you to help run Grad Pride.

Scheller students can contact Scheller Pride for leadership opportunities in the College of Business' LGBTQIA group.

Georgia Tech students experience successes and challenges as students on any other campus. At Tech, student safety and wellbeing are a priority. Staff in the LGBTQIA Resource Center are committed to ensuring that your student is supported in their identity development, and we provide discussion groups, mental health resources, educational sessions, and individual advising to assist them in their adjustment to and journey through their college experience. We enjoy a close relationship with the Dean of Students Office, the Center for Mental Healthcare & Resources, the Georgia Tech Police Department, the Office of Student Integrity, and academic advisors, and we collaborate with these campus partners frequently to provide services and resources for LGBTQIA students.

Trans students should contact Housing & Residence Life for information on Gender Inclusive Housing. It is important to note that Gender Inclusive Housing is open to students of all genders. 

Georgia Tech allows students to go by a chosen or preferred name within the Banner student records system. The Institute allows students to specify a chosen/preferred first name and/or middle name or initial by filing with the Registrar’s Office a change of name form. Once the name change form has been processed, the student's chose name will appear on forms in the Banner/OSCAR systems, including class rosters and grade rosters. Visit our Policies page for more information.