LGBTQIA+ Resources and Support
Education & Involvement
The Student Engagement Center provides educational opportunities that promote greater understanding and awareness of the experiences, perspectives, and issues that impact LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. If there are any experiences or programs you would like see offered by the Student Engagement Center in the future, please email: SEC@rmc.edu.
Housing
The Student Engagement Center recognizes that all students desire and should have safe and comfortable living environments. Our Residence Life team recognizes that gender identity and/or expression are not binary as well.
LGBTQIA+ students should contact Residence Life in the Student Engagement Center to discuss a supportive living arrangement in the residence halls. We are committed to working with every student to find appropriate accommodations. Housing assignments are guided by the following values:
- Respect for and affirmation of the student’s gender identity and/or expression.
- Prioritized attention to the student’s physical comfort and emotional health.
- Enhancing the student’s opportunity for success at the College by finding an appropriate match between the student’s needs and the options available.
Preferred Name
Your name is very important. If you wish to identify a preferred name or have your name legally changes, we support and affirm that decision. Students who desire to list a preferred name or denote a legal name change should contact Registrar at Registrar@rmc.edu or call 804-752-7270.
Health and Counseling
The Student Health Center and the Counseling Center / UWill are committed to providing LGBTQIA+ community members with affirming health care and advice. The Office of the Chaplain is also available for pastoral care.
Other Health and Counseling Resources
- The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQIA+ crisis support: 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
- Disaster Stress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990
Bias Incident Report
Students, faculty, or staff members may report a bias incident by completing the online form, by communicating directly with a member of the Bias Response Team who will complete the Bias Incident Reporting Form with the information provided, or by communicating with a College Ombudsperson who will complete the form with the information provided.