Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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CAMPUS PRIDE
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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: Carbondale, IL
	Locale: Small City (25,000 to 100,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 14,000
	In-State Tuition: $11,000.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $26,000.00
	Institution Website: http://www.siu.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

The SIU campus is committed to ensuring the diversity and inclusion of all students, faculty and staff. Under the leadership and direction of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism Diversity Equity and Inclusion and other campus administrators, the Student Multicultural Resource Center promotes an environment of collaboration with the entire SIU campus to educate, affirm, evaluate and advocate for excellence and inclusivity.

Our Synopsis

The Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center, a unit of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, serves students, faculty, staff, families, friends, alumni, and the greater community of Southern Illinois by providing conscientious educational outreach, programming, referral information, and advocacy to affect the overall SIU culture of inclusion and systematic support surrounding LGBTQIA+ community members, promote LGBTQIA+ student and employee retention, develop LGBTQIA+ leaders, strengthen relationships, as well as provide opportunities for intrapersonal development. Our work to enhance learning and teaching opportunities for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies include classroom presentations, Safe Zone training, peer mentorship, Queer Cinema, and special events throughout the year. The resource center has close connections with the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department as well as a number of other academic departments. We provide educational outreach to a variety of administrative offices, including the University Housing Department, Counseling Center, Wellness Center, Student Health Programs, Affirmative Action, Public Safety, and New Student Programs. In addition, we provide resources to academic classes addressing LGBTQIA+ issues within their curriculum.

Featured Quotes

Why you'll love Southern Illinois University Carbondale

I loved getting to know the residents on the Campus Pride Floor and I witnessed many friendships being made throughout the year.

— RA, Campus Pride Living Learning Community

It’s important to have a place where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, where there are people helping you, supporting you. That’s important to me.

— Student, Undergradaute

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

11/20/2024

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

4/29/2025

Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Groups & activities

The Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center

Admissions

Admissions Office

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions Office

Admissions
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1263 Lincoln Drive

Carbondale, IL 62901

Phone: 618-536-4405
Website: admissions.siu.edu

Admission Application Deadline:
May 1st

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.