Thanks for showing interest in one or more of our student groups and/or clubs! Check out more information below and let us know which one(s) you would like more information on. Upon selecting a group(s) and/or club(s) you will be contacted by the group leader regarding meeting location and activities.SUPPORT SPACES:The below student support spaces are led by trained peer-facilitators with no involvement from staff/faculty at Lehigh. While the spaces are open to anyone, we encourage reflection regarding your participation as the groups are not meant as a learning opportunity; rather, a time to gather over a shared experience.
QTPOC (Queer & Trans People of Color) is a safe space for students of color who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans, asexual and/or questioning, to talk about identity and to be in community with one another. Questions to consider if you want to participate in QTPOC.
TGNC (Trans & Gender Non-conforming) is a safe space for students who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming/non-binary or for those who are questioning their gender identity, to talk about identity and to be in community with one another.
ACE/ARO (Asexual and/or Aromantic) is a safe space for students who have asexual and/or aromantic based identities.
SAPPHIC Sapphic Space is a safe space for students who identify as women or nonbinary and are attracted to women, to connect, build community, and celebrate queer joy.
CLUBS:
SPECTRUM: Spectrum is a LU undergraduate student organization dedicated to providing a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students and their allies to explore their identities and form an engaged community. Meetings are open to all! Social programs that Spectrum has sponsored include the annual Drag Show, Pumpkin Pride celebration, movie nights, and trips to Philly. Topics for discussion have included social issues, finding your identity, what being LGBTQIA means, relationships, and more!
SPEAK: Students Promoting Equality, Awareness, & Knowledge -SPEAK is an undergraduate group of peer educators dedicated to teaching other students about topics related to gender and sexuality. Rather than lecturing at groups, the focus is on facilitating discussions and creating conversations that will help lead Lehigh's campus.
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.
GRADUATE STUDENTS CLUB:
PRISM: Lehigh's graduate student club that provides support and community building for LGBTQ+ graduate students and allies.
*Questions? Contact the Pride Center at pridecenter@lehigh.edu.
** For additional opportunities regarding allyship, education, or special services, please reach out to the Pride Center to learn more about the many great events and initiatives held by our staff throughout the year.