This page is dedicated to providing resources to current and prospective students at Lehigh University.
If you have questions not addressed on this page, please feel free to contact us at pridecenter@lehigh.edu or by phone at 610-758-4126.
Prospective Students
Thinking of coming to Lehigh?
We recognize that selecting a college is a really tough decision! Which school is right for me? Which major will best prepare me for my career? Will the school be a good fit for me?
We created this resource to help you see if Lehigh University is the right school for you. Many of the more general questions can be answered by the Admissions Office, however, as an LGBTQIA+ student you may have additional questions about campus climate and the programs and services available to LGBTQIA+ students. The information below will hopefully answer some of your questions! If you have any further questions, please contact us at pridecenter@lehigh.edu or call our office at 610-758-4574.
Campus Pride LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities Index
In addition to the many resources on our website, here are a few that we want you as a prospective student to know about!
Gender Inclusive Restrooms
LU Non-Discrimination Policy
Trans at LU
Student Organizations
Spectrum: Undergraduate student club that provides support and community building for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Contact Spectrum's President, Griffin Fox, at gaf322@lehigh.edu for more information.
SPEAK: Students Promoting Equality, Awareness, & Knowledge is Lehigh's undergraduate gender and sexuality peer education group who provide workshops & trainings on gender, sexuality, and inclusion. Contact Dom Ocampo at dro222@lehigh.edu for more information.
oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. With over 100 student chapters at colleges/universities and professional chapters in cities across the United States and abroad, oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Contact our oSTEM president, Sky Bela, at slb222@lehigh.edu for more information.
T.I.D.E.: Tackling, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity. Undergraduate student group promoting respect of all individuals involved in sports, taking a stand for social justice at the NCAA athletics level. Contact Julie Ammary at jds5@lehigh.edu for more information.
PRISM: Lehigh's graduate student club that provides support and community building for LGBTQ+ graduate students and allies. Contact our graduate assistant, Sara Beachy, at sab617@lehigh.edu for more information. You can sign up to receive PRISM emails/updates here: https://groups.google.com/a/lehigh.edu/g/prism-list. Make sure to use your Lehigh gmail when you sign up!
Student Support Spaces
Peer led small groups that meet several times a month - Please access the link for more information go.lehigh.edu/PrideCenterGroups
QTPOC: Support space for Queer and Trans People/Students of Color
Coming Out: Support space for students who are not out to at least one person in their lives
TGNC: Support space for Trans and/or Gender Non-conforming/Questioning students
BPFQ: Support space for Bi, Pan, Fluid and/or Queer students
ACE: Support space for students who identify along the asexual and aromantic spectrums.
Student Organizations
Spectrum: Undergraduate student club that provides support and community building for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Contact Spectrum's President, Griffin Fox, at gaf322@lehigh.edu for more information.
SPEAK: Students Promoting Equality, Awareness, & Knowledge is Lehigh's undergraduate gender and sexuality peer education group who provide workshops & trainings on gender, sexuality, and inclusion. Contact Dom Ocampo at dro222@lehigh.edu for more information.
oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. With over 100 student chapters at colleges/universities and professional chapters in cities across the United States and abroad, oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Contact our oSTEM president, Sky Bela, at slb222@lehigh.edu for more information.
T.I.D.E.: Tackling, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity. Undergraduate student group promoting respect of all individuals involved in sports, taking a stand for social justice at the NCAA athletics level. Contact Julie Ammary at jds5@lehigh.edu for more information.
PRISM: Lehigh's graduate student club that provides support and community building for LGBTQ+ graduate students and allies. Contact our graduate assistant, Sara Beachy, at sab617@lehigh.edu for more information. You can sign up to receive PRISM emails/updates here: https://groups.google.com/a/lehigh.edu/g/prism-list. Make sure to use your Lehigh gmail when you sign up!
Peer led small groups that meet several times a month - Please access the link for more information go.lehigh.edu/PrideCenterGroups
QTPOC: Support space for Queer and Trans People/Students of Color
Coming Out: Support space for students who are not out to at least one person in their lives
TGNC: Support space for Trans and/or Gender Non-conforming/Questioning students
BPFQ: Support space for Bi, Pan, Fluid and/or Queer students
ACE: Support space for students who identify along the asexual and aromantic spectrums.
The Pride Center has a limited amount of funds to devote to co-sponsoring events and initiatives on campus. In order to qualify for these funds, recipients must meet the following criteria:
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The event or initiative should connect in some way to the Pride Center’s theme of prison abolition.The event or initiative should prioritize universal design and accessibility in all aspects, including presentation materials and physical space.
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The organizer should submit a proposal to pridecenter@lehigh.edu detailing the following:
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Description of the event/initiative
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Total estimated cost of the event/initiative
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How funds will be used
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How the event/initiative connects to the theme of prison abolition
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How the event/initiative will prioritize universal design & accessibility
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The organizer should check-in either via email or in-person with a Pride Center staffer to review how the event/initiative went.
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If funding is granted, the Pride Center’s logo should be included on promotional materials.
The Pride Center has partnered with the Center for Career & Professional Development's platform, Lehigh Connects, to connect LGBTQ+ students with LGBTQ+ alumni who can provide career-related resources! To search for an LGBTQ+ alum on the platform, click "Browse the Network," "More Filters," and select "LGBTQ in the workplace" under "Help Topics." You can also type "LGBT" into the search bar.
Drop into the CCPD Career Lab Open Hours to ask any questions you may have! Head to https://lehigh.
Job & Internship Boards
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LGBT CareerLink - Unique job search and employment networking system
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LGBT Connect – Devoted to connecting employers to, and the equal employment of the LGBT community
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TJobBank - Employment for the worldwide transgender community
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Pink Jobs - LGBT friendly job roles from pro-equality partners
Professional Organizations & Career Resources
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index 2020 (rating American workplaces on LGBT equality
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Human Rights Campaign – Search for organizations that are LGBTIQ-friendly, discover which states offer civil unions, get advice on what you can do to get involved, research state laws and policies, and read articles about the transgendered community
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LGBTQ Professional & Student Organizations - List of organizations across all industries and disciplines
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LGBT Career Resource Guide - a career guide with with resources and tips to navigate your job search and to evaluate if an employer is an LGBT friendly workplace, where you'll be welcomed and celebrated
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Out For Undergrad (O4U) - Helps high-achieving LGBTQ+ undergraduates participate in four different weekend long professional programs focusing on marketing, tech, business, and engineering.
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National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - Supports and advocates for diversity and inclusion for LGBT-owned businesses.
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National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) - National organization of LGBTQ+ professionals interested and/or employed in the Science or high technology fields seeking to educate scientific communities about LGBTQ+ issues in the science and technology workplace, discuss relevant topics of science, offer networking opportunities, and improve the workplace environment for LGBTQ+ workers
Professional Dress Guide
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Association
American University - Student Identity Abroad
OutRight Action International
The Global Gay Guide Network
International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association
TAG approved
Damron: Lesbian and Gay Travel
OUT Traveler
Study Abroad LGBTQIA Online Resources
Study Abroad LGBTQIA Online Resources (IES)