About

The Gender and Sexuality Center prides itself on providing Education, Engagement, and Support for the URI campus community and beyond. Education programs allow the entire URI community explore concepts related to LGBTQ people and issues. Engagement programs provide an opportunity for people to meet and create meaningful relationships with each other. Finally, Support programs give students, faculty, and staff a place and time to receive and offer the benefit of community support for whatever issues our community members encounter.


School Year Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-5pm

Winter Break Building Hours:
The GSC will be closed from December 23rd-January 3rd.
Staff will be available M-F virtually via email if you are in need of assistance.

J-Term Building Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-5pm
Monday, Friday: Closed (Staff available virtually via email)

Summer Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am-5pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Closed

Mission

The Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Rhode Island serves as a cultural resource that empowers students, faculty, and staff to explore and affirm their diverse and intersecting identities, particularly in gender and sexuality. Through education, advocacy, and community-building, we strive to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that celebrates all genders and sexual identities. We provide intersectional programming and collaborate with student leaders and campus partners to strengthen community and foster belonging, all while nurturing a student-centered environment that supports academic and personal growth.

Vision

  • To enhance understanding, visibility, and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals at the University of Rhode Island.
  • To combat hate, bias, and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community through proactive education and advocacy.
  • To create a gender-inclusive campus with accessible and well-promoted gender-neutral facilities for all.
  • To position ourselves as one of the leading centers of excellence in Rhode Island on issues related to gender and sexuality.
  • To produce impactful, original research that advances the academic discourse on gender and sexuality.
  • To promote retention and success for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.
  • To cultivate strong partnerships with departments and centers across URI to foster community, equity, and diversity across intersecting identities.
  • To contribute to a campus climate where every individual feels empowered to embrace and express their authentic selves.