GRSC: Frequently Asked Questions
More Campus Resources:
No, we do not. Our student staff members facilitate casual peer-led discussion groups, but there is no licensed counselor present at these groups. However, there is counseling available on campus offered by Counseling and Wellness Services.
Yes! Students may select WGS as their major, minor, or take some courses that fulfill elective requirements.
Yes! The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center organizes our “LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Affinity group”, and many members are interested in connecting with students in mentorship capacities.
- Yes! Alumni Relations and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center frequently collaborate to create programming for alumni.
- Alumni Relations also organizes the college’s LGBTQ+ Alumni group
Yes! Please visit the Sexual Respect and Title IX website for details and resources.
Yes! To learn more information please visit the Bias Response and Educational Protocol website.
Yes! A student may complete the name change process to go by a chosen name, rather than their government name. Please review the Student Name Policy website.
Yes! Please visit the Campus Map and select Accessibility" and then "Gender Inclusive Restrooms" to see the full list. There are many single-use gender inclusive restrooms on campus.
Yes! First Year students may request gender inclusive housing in their housing application. The students who request gender-inclusive housing will be placed within a residence hall that has access to gender inclusive restrooms. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors may go through the regular housing lottery process and select roommates who are also interested in gender inclusive housing or they may apply to live in Q-House. If you have any questions about gender inclusive housing, please email Residential Education.
Gender and Sexuality Off-Campus Resources:
- Visit the Campus Pride Index website for the more information.
- Our current score is a 4.5 out of 5 on the national Campus Pride Index score report. This report is updated annually. We will continue to work toward improving our score by gathering feedback about these resources and implementing necessary changes based on the needs of the campus community. Even a 5 out of 5 score does not mean that we have no work left to do, so we will always be working toward advocating for additional gender and sexuality related resources and support. However, the Campus Pride Index is a great tool to become more informed about the resources we currently offer.
No, our on-campus Health Center by WellSpan does not provide long-term prescriptions of any kind or general primary care. Students will need to find local providers in the Central PA area.