University of Nebraska - Lincoln

I'm Interested!
Add this campus to My Bookbag

Campus Facts & Figures

CAMPUS PRIDE
INDEX

4.5

out of 5
Stars

The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?

	Region: Midwest
	City/State: Lincoln, NE
	Locale: Medium City (100,000 to 500,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 21,000
	In-State Tuition: $10,434.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $28,584.00
	Institution Website: https://gsc.unl.edu/

	Institution Type:
	Doctoral/Research University Master's College/University Baccalaureate College/University Public/State University Residential Campus

LGBTQ Student Opportunities

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.

Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.

Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

In 2023, the LGBTQA+ Center and Women’s Center merged into the Gender and Sexuality Center. This shift is intended to have a center working in the area of gender and sexuality rather than highlighting identities in the name. This took place after the LGBTQA+ & Women’s Centers became free standing centers with one professional staff (the director) at each center. The directors worked closely together until the WC director retired in 2019 and the LGBTQA+ Director became the director for both centers. After a review of the LGBTQA+ Center, it was recommended that the centers merge. There are now 3 professional staff at the center. Our budget has grown and stabilized. We manage sexual health promotion, students with children, free supplies for safer sex, menstrual equipment, pregnancy tests, and programming and services for all students, LGBTQA+ students, and more. Our work is seen as essential, and we have many campus partners and supporters. LGBTQA+ identities, programs, and services have become integral to the campus. We have made significant policy changes benefiting the LGBTQA+ community over the year. We provide a quantity of quality programs and services for students. We made it through covid and have had increasing engagement from students and the campus community. With the current political climate, the university is committed to supporting our students to the best of our ability. There have been structural changes made to help sustain the center.

Our Synopsis

Our campus has a variety of programs, services, outreach, engagement, and support opportunities that include the Gender and Sexuality Center's programming, services, education, and outreach; an interest question on our Admissions application; visibility about resources, policies, and ways to navigate campus; gender inclusive restrooms included on campus maps (including the app); gender inclusive changing facilities in our campus recreational facilities and in Animal Sciences; LGBTQA+ student organizations in a variety of areas; an LGBTQA+ minor, and a concentration in English; Prism Learning Community; Gender Inclusive Housing options; a Gender Identity, Pronouns, and Chosen Name Policy; includes gender identity and sexual orientation in the nondiscrimination policy; a Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities; a LGBTQA+ student support fund; scholarships for LGBTQA+ students; a paid summer internship at the GSC; student staff positions (grad and undergrad) and many supportive faculty, staff, student government, other students; and an environment that is one of the best for LGBTQA+ students in NE! The NE Alumni Association has a Pride Alumni Network; and we now have a Pride Affinity Group for faculty, staff, and grad students. We also have the first LGBTQA+ NE History Marker located on campus!

Featured Quotes

Why you'll love University of Nebraska - Lincoln

UNL has always been a very welcoming environment for me, especially for being located in Nebraska. As a student I was always informed and comfortable with the resources I had available and felt supported by the community around me. Now as a staff member I can help foster that positive environment and sense of community for new LGBTQIA+ students, staff and faculty.

— Alum and current staff member.

For the most part I feel comfortable on campus, especially knowing other LGBTQA+ students, staff, and faculty, and that there are queer-positive spaces available. The Center helps a lot so folks have a place to get information and resources, know how to get involved, and just knowing the center is here helps a lot.

— Junior, Trans Man,

"Even though we don't have the most diverse campus community, the community we do have supports each other no matter what."

— 21 year old junior

"When I first came to UNL I was scared that I would struggle as a trans student, but you and the rest of the people at the LGBT+ resource center have been an incredible help and I've felt more supported here than any other time in my life."

— Trans student, sophomore, Actuarial Science major

"My college is super LGBT + friendly also, so if you're stuck on where to go, consider UNL as an option. They have great programs."

— Posted on Instagram by Trans student

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

8/9/2024

LGBTQA+ Welcome Celebration!

5/1/2025

Lavender Graduation

10/9/2024

Pride in the Workplace

10/25/2024

Night of the Living Drag Show!

10/10/2024

LGBTQA+ BIPOC Social

Groups & activities

Gender and Sexuality Center

Admissions

Admissions Office

University of Nebraska - Lincoln Admissions Office

Undergraduate Office of Admissions
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
1410 Q Street

Lincoln, NE 68588-0417

Phone: 402-472-0670
Website: http://admissions.unl.edu/

Admission Application Deadline:

Email Campus Admissions

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.

Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.