The University of California, Berkeley welcomes LGBTQ+ students and employees. There are resources and community spaces available for LGBTQ+ communities on campus. Some resources and policies differ for students and employees.
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Resources for all
- The Gender Equity Resource Center(link is external) serves as UC Berkeley's inclusive campus hub around gender and sexuality, offering resources, support, educational programs, and leadership initiatives for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to foster a welcoming and inclusive Cal experience. Their website features an LGBTQ+ Resources page(link is external) and a Transgender Resources(link is external) page with on campus student resources(link is external); staff, faculty, and student employee resources(link is external); and off-campus resources(link is external)
- New! The Trans Resource Hub(link is external) provides comprehensive information on education, advocacy, and community spaces centering and supporting Trans and Nonbinary communities. Key resources include our Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) Policy,(link is external)Inclusive Restrooms Map,(link is external) and Gender-Affirming Benefits through SHIP (Student Health Insurance Program)(link is external)
- Chancellor's Advisory Committee on LGBTQ+ Communities at Cal(link is external): A committee advocating for an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals at UC Berkeley.
Student resources
- University Health Services provides an array of services for LGBTQIA+ students(link is external), including transgender student care(link is external), medical care, counseling, name and gender change options, and preventative care. Their goal is to ensure students receive the highest quality care in a supportive, respectful space.
- Need assistance navigating UHS Transcare services? Call Clinic 3 at (510) 643-7110 and ask to speak with the clinic nurse. The clinic nurse can arrange an appointment and prepare you for your visit.
Employees resources
- LavenderCal(link is external) is a member-based organization working to build community and belonging among all LGBTQ+ staff, faculty, postdocs, and visiting scholars at UC Berkeley. Their website(link is external) provides resources(link is external) and ways to get involved.