| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.49 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tier2-1: Gender Neutral Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Marilyn
Blaustein Director, Office of Institutional Research Office of Institutional Research |
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)?:
A brief description of the program, policy, or practice:
Room Selection Process
Residential Life Statement Regarding Transgender Students
Residential Life, in conjunction with the Dean of Students Office, has set up a referral process for transgender students to provide assistance in selecting the best housing option for their particular needs. Current and new transgender students are encouraged to contact the Housing Accommodations Staff in Residential Life:Student Services. Please email hsngaccom@gw.housing.umass.edu for more information.
Gender- Free Living Option
Students whose gender identity is in transition or who do not want to identify a gender and their allies may request gender-free housing within the 2 in 20 floor community. If you are a returning or incoming student interested in the gender-free housing option, email the Housing Accommodations Staff at the Student Services Office:
hsngaccom@gw.housing.umass.edu for more information.
For additional support and resources regarding transgender student issues and concerns, you may contact the Stonewall Center, the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Queer and Transgender Educational Resource Center.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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