LGBTQ+ Resources
Campus Organizations
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance (LGBTA)
The LGBTA is the student organization at Brooklyn College for gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, transgender, genderqueer, gender-diverse, intersex, and queer students and allies. The LGBTA aims to increase queer and trans visibility on campus and to create and provide a more accepting, safe, affirming, and inclusive environment for all LGBTQIA students to organize, socialize, and find and share resources. We are one of the largest and most active clubs on campus and have found strong allies in other clubs and faculty organizations with whom we often collaborate for events.
GLBTQ Advocacy in Research and Education (GLARE)
Founded by faculty in the School of Education, GLARE is a group of the school’s staff and faculty who are committed to the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or gender nonconforming children and youth. Its mission is to prepare future educators who are able to foster school climates that affirm the dignity of all. The members of GLARE are interested in collaborating with other Brooklyn College staff and faculty to confront LGBTQ discrimination in all its forms and to create a campus environment where all students, staff, and faculty are welcomed and where all facets of the college’s diversity are celebrated.
Resources for Name Changes
Students
- How to update your preferred name at Brooklyn College
- How to update your legal name at Brooklyn College
Employees
Legal Name Change and Sex Designation Change: NY Courts
- Legally change your name and/or sex designation on identifying documents
- Fee waiver to legally change your name and/or sex designation
Commencement
Your name will appear as you wish on the commencement program, and will be announced as per your pronunciation recording. Visit the commencement checklist for details.
Academic and Internship Resources
- LGBTQ Studies Minor
- CUNY LGBTQI+ HUB
- LGBTQI+ Student Leadership and Internship Programs
- LGBTQ+ Studies at CUNY
- CLAGS: The Center For LGBTQ Studies
- CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium: LaGuardia & Wagner Archives
Outside Campus Resources
Ali Forney Center
The Ali Forney Center helps with LGBTQ youth homelessness.
Brooklyn Community Pride Center
Brooklyn Community Pride Center provides services to the LGBTQ community in Brooklyn.
Callen-Lorde
Callen-Lorde is a global leader of LGBTQ health care, providing mental and medical services.
CAMBA
CAMBA helps New Yorkers of all backgrounds and sexual orientations by providing integral beneficial programs to individuals, families, and communities.
Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC)
The GMHC is mainly for HIV/AIDS prevention care.
HEAT
HEAT (Health and Education Alternatives for Teens) offers support to young adults at risk and with HIV.
Housing Works
Housing Works provides assistance with housing and with fighting AIDS.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center (The Center)
The Center‘s mission is to create an environment in which people can proudly celebrate who they are, empowering LGBTQ folks.
SUNY STAR Program
The Special Treatment and Research (STAR) program provides quality health prospects through care, research, and education.
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a leading national organization that focuses on crisis intervention for LGBTQ individuals under 25 years old.