Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.27
Liaison Katie Maynard
Submission Date May 9, 2012
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STARS v1.2

University of California, Santa Barbara
PAE-T2-1: Gender Neutral Housing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Katie Maynard
Sustainability Coordinator
Geography & Sustainability
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Does the institution offer housing options to accomodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students (either as a matter of policy or as standard practice)?:
Yes

A brief description of the program, policy, or practice:

Rainbow House
In Fall of 2004, UCSB Housing & Residential Services added a new residence hall “interest floor” to provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students and their allies. The Rainbow House is located in Manzanita Village, and it houses 41 students. More information about the Rainbow House and other interest floors can be found at the UCSB Housing website.
Gender Neutral Housing
Although not a Living-Learning Community, Gender Neutral Housing is another option open to students. Rooms are located in various houses throughout Manzanita Village and/or San Rafael Residence Halls. We may also have space in our University-owned Undergraduate/Graduate Apartment community. The primary purpose of Gender-Neutral Housing is to provide support to students who need or request accommodations due to gender identity/expression. Students that are interested in more information should contact Assignment Services and, as space permits, an appropriate housing assignment will be made. Assignment Services will not ask for more information than is required to meet students' housing needs, and disclosed private information will be kept confidential.
Residence Hall Assignment Services ; Apartment Living Assignment Services (805) 893-7391


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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