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Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in 2024
The increased visibility of LGBTQ+ students on campuses has increased the need for support networks. Here are the top-ranked colleges for LGBTQ+ support.
by Cobretti D. Williams, Ph.D.
Updated December 12, 2024
Student Stories
Today’s generation of college students are more empowered than ever to share their stories of life on campus. Explore our essays written by LGBTQ+ college students to understand how they navigate identity, advocacy, and campus life.
Coming Out: How I Moved from a Place of Fear to Queer Liberation
Updated May 19, 2023
4 Ways Professors Can Become Allies for LGBTQ+ Students
Updated June 6, 2024
What My Greek Life Experience Taught Me About My LGBTQ+ Identity
Updated April 8, 2024
Seeking Mentorship and Queer Knowledge to Create Change on Campus
Updated May 19, 2023
My Journey as an LGBTQ+ Student Pursuing Graduate School
Updated May 19, 2023
How I Learned to Love My Aromantic and Asexual Identities
Updated May 19, 2023
How Faculty Helped Me Embrace My Queer Identity Through Writing
Updated May 19, 2023
Learning to Love My Queer and Trans Identity Through Acceptance
by Casper Crump
Updated May 19, 2023
Why My Visibility as a Queer Student Leader Matters
by Casper Crump
Updated May 19, 2023
How Seeing Pride on Campus Impacts LGBTQ+ Religious Students
Updated May 19, 2023
There are many issues that impact the health, wellbeing, and understanding of identity for LGBTQ+ students. Read the following articles to explore and learn more about these issues.
LGBTQ+ Student Experiences at HBCUs
Understanding Sexual Assault in LGBTQ+ Relationships
How Colleges Can Support Trans Athletes
Being LGBTQ+ at a Christian College
9 Biggest Stressors LGBTQ+ College Students Face
30% of LGBTQIA+ College Students Have Considered Dropping Out Due to Mental Health
How the Religious Exemption Accountability Project Advocates for LGBTQ+ Students
The Great Resignation and the LGBTQ+ Workforce
Misconceptions and Myths About the LGBTQ+ Community
Colleges Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity for Students
Updated June 1, 2023
5 Present-Day Social Movements LGBTQ+ Students Care About
by R.B. Brooks
Updated May 8, 2023
Exploring the History of LGBTQ+ Centers on Campus
Updated May 31, 2023
6 LGBTQ+ Faculty Creating Change for Students on Campus
Updated May 22, 2023
6 Ways Colleges Can Honor the Stonewall Riots Today
Updated April 28, 2023
Before Stonewall: Why the Dewey Sit-Ins Matter to LGBTQ+ Social Movements
Updated April 28, 2023
How a Local College Honors the Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims
Updated May 9, 2023
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students
There are many ways to build inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students. Check out our videos that feature LGBTQ+ experts and explore how one of the top LGBTQ+ friendly colleges in the U.S makes safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students.LGBTQ+ students need a wide variety of academic, financial, and social support to succeed in college. Explore BestColleges’ resources for LGBTQ+ students.
College Experience Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
Top Book Recommendations for Trans and Nonbinary Students
Voter Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
LGBTQ+ Students of Color Resource Guide
Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Students
Top 10 LGBTQ+ Podcasts for College Students
LGBTQ+ Study Abroad Resource Guide
Guide to Understanding Personal Pronouns
Parent and Family Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
Securing financial support and career guidance is crucial. Read these articles to discover opportunities for scholarships, grants, and career development for LGBTQ+ students.
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