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Middle & High School Students

The LGBTQ+ Center strives to support LGBTQ+ students of all ages. If you are an LGBTQ-identifying middle or high school student, or the parent of an LGBTQ-identifying student, please explore the resources below. Please contact us at lgbtqsc@kent.edu with any questions. 


Why Kent State?

麻豆精选 has earned 5 out of 5 stars from the , a national benchmark tool that rates colleges/universities on their LGBTQ+ inclusive policies, programs, and practices (or lack thereof). Here's why 麻豆精选earned 5 stars:

  • Multiple LGBTQ+ scholarships and an LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund
  • Health coverage for transgender students, faculty, and staff
  • Protected by a non-discrimination policy
    • Safe Space and Trans 101 trainings offered regularly
  • LGBTQ+ courses and LGBTQ+ minor
    • Graduate course options and research opportunities
  • Preferred name policy and universal restrooms
  • 13 residence halls with gender-inclusive housing, including an LGBTQ+ Living Learning Community
  • Multiple LGBTQ+ student organizations
    • PRIDE! Kent is the longest continuously running LGBTQ+ organization in the country!
  • A welcoming LGBTQ+ Center
    • Lounge space
    • On-Site tutoring and computer lab
    • QUEST Mentorship program
    • Programming/events 

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Crisis Hotlines

: 988 (Previously 800-273-8255)

: 800-246-7743

: 1-866-488-7386

: 1-877-565-8860


School Support

  The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) offers support and resources for LGBTQ+ students (high school and below), and works to ensure safe school for all students. 

  The Kaleidoscope Youth Center provides information on GSAs, how to create a GSA, and what schools in Ohio have GSAs. Please click the link to learn more. (Please note the list is not exhaustive and some schools that have a GSA may not be included). 


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Trans Resources

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