Being LGBTQIA+ at Stockton
Welcome to Stockton University, where diversity and inclusivity are highly valued. We recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersexual, asexual and more (LGBTQIA+).
Our campus community is committed to promoting equality, respect, and understanding for everyone. We offer a range of resources and services that bring LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff and allies together in community, including student clubs, support groups, and allied organizations. We believe that every student deserves to feel accepted and appreciated for who they are and we work hard to ensure that our campus reflects this belief.
Being LGBTQIA+ at Stockton means you are a part of a growing community here at Stockton and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Join us at Stockton and discover a community that embraces diversity and celebrates individuality.
Upcoming Events
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Get Involved: Stockton's LGBTQ+ and Allied Student Organizations
The Women's Gender & Sexuality Center
The Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center empowers students who identify as women and all genders who identify as LGBTQIA+, victims of power-based personal violence and community allies. The WGSC will accomplish this by promoting equality and justice, ensuring access to opportunities, and providing services through education and advocacy.

Additional Resources
We encourage Stockton students to get involved and learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.
The Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
Stockton University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Stockton provides many resources to students, faculty, and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct. For more information, please visit the Title IX Office webpage.
CAPS runs multiple LGBT+ friendly support groups such as, The ACE Space, Transcendence: a group for transitioning or questioning students and also hosts the Transcendence Clothing Swap 2x's a year. Contact wellctr@stockton.edu for more information or visit the CAPS webpage.
Gender Inclusive Housing is an optional program through which students of any gender can choose to live with one another in the same residence hall room or apartment. Along with being a housing preference it also provides a safe space for students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary or questioning. This preference would appeal to many students, especially students of varying gender identities and sexual orientations. Residential Life also hosts the LGBTQIA+ friendly Live Lavender Community where LGBT students and allies can live together in a safe and caring housing community. For more information, please visit the Residential Life webpage.
Stockton University recognizes that some of its students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. To encourage a more open and inclusive campus environment, Stockton allows students to use a first name different than their legal first name on certain university records. The goal of this service is a consistent preferred name experience across University systems and use of a preferred name wherever a legal name is not absolutely necessary. For more information, please visit the Preferred Name webpage.
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) engages feminist practice and theory to further the understanding and analysis of gender and sexuality from a range of disciplinary perspectives. The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies’ curriculum facilitates critical thinking, student and faculty engagement, and an awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures and experiences by developing competency in feminist activism, theory, and methods. For more information, please visit the WGSS webpage.
Report a hate crime here. If it's an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or 609-652-4390 (on campus).
Institutions of higher education are not immune from bias related incidents or hate crimes, and neither is Stockton University. The 2020 Anti-Bias Vision for the Next Generations Report noted, among other things, that “bias incidents target people because of what they look like, where they come from, how they worship, and who they love.” [1]
The University does not condone such incidents or behavior and will respond to such reports utilizing our codes of conduct and our non-discrimination policies, as appropriate.
- Policy I-55 Campus Code of Conduct
- Policy VI-28 Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace
- Policy I-120 Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Academic / Educational Environment
If you witness what you believe to be a possible bias-related incident or hate crime, contact the University Police at 609-652-4390. For emergencies, dial 911 immediately!
We all need to work together to help keep Stockton a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and supported.
Stockton University has many all-gender restrooms located on all campuses. Click here for detailed maps to find the one closest to you. You may also scan the QR at any all-gender restroom on campus to locate the maps.
Pride in Stockton News & Celebrate Diversity
Rainbow Flag Raised for LGBTQ+ History Month
The flag almost didn’t make it to its intended destination. Heavy rain and remnants of a recent hurricane caused the event to be postponed from the first day of October to Oct. 6.
But clear skies and positive vibes were present among those witnessing the flag raising.
Mo Love, Less Hate: A Celebration of PRIDE at Stockton
"I have recognized that my existence is resistance to the status quo,” they shared. “I am not afraid to make waves if it means liberation for my community."
The Legacy of Laurel Hester
Hester graduated from Stockton State College in 1978 and began a long and productive criminal justice career as a police detective in Ocean County. While a Stockton student, Hester co-founded the Gay People’s Union, which was the predecessor to our current student club, Pride Alliance.
Lavender Graduation Encourages Community, Mentorship
The annual ceremony that honors the achievements of LGBTQ+ students has reached its sixth year on Stockton University’s campus. According to Laurie Dutton, director of the Women’s Gender & Sexuality Center, the ceremony is a nationwide initiative with roots in the University of Michigan. She shared some background on the ceremony with the audience during her welcome remarks.