St. Lawrence University is committed to ensuring all members of the campus community are valued equally. Gender, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation are protected under the St. Lawrence University's discrimination and harassment policies.
Region: Mid-Atlantic | |
City/State: Canton, NY | |
Locale: Very Small Town (5,000 to 10,000) | |
Student Population (FTE): 2,500 | |
In-State Tuition: $50,830.00 | |
Out-of-State Tuition: $50,830.00 | |
Institution Website: http://www.stlawu.edu |
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Master's College/University Baccalaureate College/University Private Institution Liberal Arts College Residential Campus |
LGBTQ Student Opportunities
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Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

Our Synopsis

St. Lawrence University's LGBTQ Student Services is a collaborative interdepartmental initiative aiming to provide advocacy, information, and resources for LGBTQ students, allies, and the overall community of St. Lawrence University. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the LGBTQ community of St. Lawrence University and the local area through organizations ranging from student-run groups, such as Sexuality and Gender Activists (SaGA) and LGBTetc., as well as community advocacy organizations. SaGA works towards raising awareness of gender issues that arise on campus. This group strives to encourage equality among all and provide a space for those in the LGBTxyz community to feel safe and well represented among the student body. SaGA also works to promote safe sex, consent, education on sexuality and gender, and providing condoms as necessary. LGBTetc.'s main aim is to promote awareness and acceptance of diversity on the St. Lawrence University Campus. Meetings will focus on discussions, games, viewings, and other forms of media addressing the topics of the LGBT community. This group hopes to bring about a social and more informed environment on this campus, and is aimed towards any individual interested in getting to know more, no matter what their views or personal background. LGBTetc. seeks also to interest more of the student body to become allies- people who identify as heterosexual, but support the LGBT community.
Featured Quotes

Why you'll love St. Lawrence University
"... The reason I smile at our (Sexuality and Gender Activists) meetings is because we have individuals who come with a strong purpose, a like-minded field of attributes to bring to our 'team'. We're so different, but so similar."
— SaGA at SLU Facebook Page
Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events
4/13/2015
Pride Week
Admissions

Admissions Office
St. Lawrence University Admissions Office
Admissions
St. Lawrence University
23 Romada Drive
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: (800) 285-1856
Website: https://www.stlawu.edu/admissions
Admission Application Deadline:
Feb. 1
Overall Campus Pride Index Score

The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
St. Lawrence University
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
Sexual Orientation Score | 3.5 of 5 |
Gender Identity/Expression Score | 3.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 3 of 5 |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 3.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Academic Life | 3.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Student Life | 3.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 3.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Campus Safety | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 1 of 5 |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 3 of 5 |
Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card

LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
LGBTQ studies program | |
LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life
LGBTQ living space, theme floors and/or living-learning community | |
Roommate matching for LGBTQ students to find LGBTQ-friendly roommate | |
Gender-inclusive housing for new students | |
Gender-inclusive housing for returning students | |
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy restroom facilities in campus housing | |
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy shower facilities in campus housing | |
Trains residence life and housing staff at all levels on LGBTQ issues and concerns |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
LGBTQ student scholarships | |
LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |