LGBTQIA Resources

Get Involved

STARS (St. Mary’s Triangle and Rainbow Society) is the main LGBTQ club on campus. They host regular meetings, plan events, and work with LGBTQ Student Services on campus-wide projects like SMCM Pride Month and National Coming Out Day.

TRANSGENDA: is a community for transgender / LGBT+ students on the St. Mary’s campus. They host activities, discussions, and general community building to create a safe space for Transgender seahawks.

Trans is an umbrella term to refer to individuals who transgress or transition gender norms instituted by society.

We use the term trans to be as inclusive as possible.

Our Purpose:

• To supply information about the Trans community
• To offer support and resources for individuals who are transitioning
• To highlight policies of the school and larger community that may affect trans students in both positive and negative ways

Resources Include:

• Federal and State of Maryland personal information change guides: Gender Marker (PDF) and Name Change (PDF)
• Download a PowerPoint presentation (PDF) about Gender Diversity given to SMCM faculty.
• View the pdf file (PDF) of a flyer given out to SMCM faculty at this event.
• Gender-neutral and trans-friendly housing options
• More about the name and gender change process for MD, DC and VA residents.

What are Chosen Names?

Chosen names are selected by members of the transgender community to reflect their true identities.

Where is My Chosen Name Used?

Blackboard
Campus Labs/Beacon
Email labels
One Card
SMCM web directory

To update these systems with your chosen name, please fill out the following Student Chosen Name Request Form.

Or Contact:
Student Affairs at studentaffairs@smcm.edu.

All-gender Restrooms

• Arc
• Library (3rd floor)
• Campus Center
• Anne Arundel West (2nd floor)

Gender-Neutral Restrooms

• Glendening Annex
• Waring Commons Entrance
• Art Annex (Brick building next to PS)
• Margaret Brent
• Chance Hall (Counseling and Psychological Services/Health Services)
• St. Mary’s Hall (bathrooms behind St. Mary’s Hall)
• Lobby Restrooms in Caroline Residence Hall
• Lobby Restrooms in Dorchester Residence Hall
• Lobby Restrooms in Prince George Residence Hall
• Lobby Restrooms in Queen Anne Residence Hall

• LGBTQ+ Comprehensive Health & Well-being Guide– This is a comprehensive resource suggested and provided by a health advocate for Drugwatch. It includes information about physical health, fitness issues, weight issues, HIV, STDs, mental health, youth, coming out, homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide within the LGBTQ+ community.
• PFLAG Leonardtown:-PFLAG Leonardtown serving the Southern Maryland community is committed to advancing equality in our community through support, education, and advocacy. We are the extended family of the LGBTQIA+ community and are made up of LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies and supporters. It is our mission to work towards a more accepting environment for all people in our community through education, discussion, compassion, love, and laughter. Together we are stronger. Email: pflag.leonardtown@gmail.com
• Equality Maryland- “Equality Maryland works to secure and protect the rights of LGBT Marylanders by promoting legislative initiatives on the state, county and municipal levels. We work with members of the General Assembly to shape and pass positive legislation in Annapolis and to beat back discriminatory legislation.
  Equality Maryland’s sister arm, the Equality Maryland Foundation, works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against LGBT Marylanders through outreach, education, research, community organizing, training and coalition building.”
• Maryland Coalition for Transgender Equality- “The Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality (MCTE) is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to advance equal rights for transgender, transsexual, and gender non-conforming people in Maryland.  We seek to achieve this goal through shared leadership, decision-making processes, and resources.”
• National Center for Transgender Equality- The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.
• GLCCB-GLBT community center of Baltimore and Central Maryland. Publishes “Gay Live”, produces Baltimore pride, offers other resources.
• T Job Bank- An international job site connecting transgender individuals to professional, career-centered jobs with open, respectful work environments
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline)- The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
• HIV prevention, testing and treatment