Queer Life at IU
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the LGBTQ+ Culture Center, which is a part of the Office of Student Life, the campus also has a standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ+ issues. This committee advises the administration on constituent group issues and concerns.
Indiana University establishes itself as an LGBTQ-friendly campus by including the phrases “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender identity or expression” in its primary non-discrimination statement and Equal Employment Opportunity policy. IU also includes sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in public written statements about multiculturalism.
Indiana University includes LGBTQ+ issues, concerns, and representation in its grievance procedures, housing guidelines, admission application materials, and alumnae materials and publications.
IU Housing provides transgender and genderqueer students the option to be housed in a space that aligns with their gender identity/expression. IU Housing provides multiple restroom options in their living areas, including floor single-occupant restrooms in Teter and McNutt and in-suite restrooms in Briscoe, Union Street, and Willkie. Gender-inclusive public restrooms are also available in most buildings.
IU Housing also partnered with the LGBTQ+ Culture Center to open the Spectrum Thematic Community in 2015. The community is open to returning and incoming students who identify across gender and sexuality spectra. Spectrum residents have the opportunity to explore the development of identities, related social constructs, and historical and present culture. The Spectrum community will allow students to live on a floor that validates and supports LGBTQ+ and ally individuals.
IU Housing also partnered with the LGBTQ+ Culture Center to open the Spectrum Thematic Community in 2015. The community is open to returning and incoming students who identify across gender and sexuality spectra. Spectrum residents have the opportunity to explore the development of identities, related social constructs, and historical and present culture. The Spectrum community will allow students to live on a floor that validates and supports LGBTQ+ and ally individuals.
Indiana University’s Incident Team follows a clear and visible procedure for reporting bias incidents and hate crimes. The Incident Team provides support to the victim, outreach prevention for future incidents, and protocol for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents.
Members of the IU community and visitors can view a Google map of gender-inclusive restrooms on campus.
Career Development Center advisors can assist students in researching queer-friendly employers. The Human Rights Campaign regularly publishes the Corporate Equality Index, which rates businesses on the inclusivity of their work environments.
If you've experienced an incident of bias or harassment, you can report it to the Bias Incident Response team. They will reach out to you to help you navigate the situation and connect with the appropriate offices to resolve it. They also track campus-wide trends and report these findings to IU administration. Report an incident.
Bloomington
LGBTQ+ Culture Center
705 E 7th St. Bloomington, Indiana 47408-
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- Monday:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed