At Kenyon, LGBTQ+ students can find a vibrant and engaged community with a number of long-standing and new queer and trans organizations. Explore the organizations below that are currently active on campus.
ASAP's mission is to create a safe space for people on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrum. ASAP also seeks to provide educational resources about the ace/aro community for both the campus and the broader community and to advocate for the inclusion of asexual and aromantic perspectives on relevant issues. Get in touch at asapkenyon@gmail.com.
Athletes for Equality is a student-run organization seeking to foster community and promote an awareness of the various issues affecting LGBTQ student-athletes. Get in touch at AthletesforEquality@kenyon.edu.
The College's Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA) group belongs to a national organization of lesbian and gay alumni groups across the country. Many GALA members take a friendly, supportive interest in LGBTQ+ issues on campus. Get in touch at gala@kenyon.edu.
Kenyon’s oSTEM chapter is an affiliate of the national organization, and this organization seeks to highlight people of diverse genders and sexualities in STEM fields. Get in touch at oSTEM@kenyon.edu.
Qdubs is an anonymous and confidential group that fosters community and support among its members. Membership is open to any student who is "not cis, not straight, or not sure" seeking queer community at Kenyon. Get in touch at qdubs@kenyon.edu.
Queer Masculinities Society is an anonymous group established for members of the LGBTQ+ Kenyon community (and students who are curious). QMS seeks to build community through events and weekly meetings, and membership is open to all students. Get in touch at qms@kenyon.edu.
Trans Group Kenyon is an anonymous and confidential group fostering community and support for students on campus who are not cis. Membership is open to trans students, gender non-conforming students, and students who are questioning their gender identities. Get in touch at transkenyon@gmail.com.
Open 24 hours a day, every day. During the academic year, Unity House provides a safe, supportive space for the LGBTQ+ community while reaching out to the campus at large. Student managers oversee Unity House, and a widely representative programming board organizes activities to build awareness, promote equality and well-being, and have fun. Get in touch at GLBTQ@kenyon.edu.