The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to providing a comfortable and safe living environment for all students, including those whose gender identity and/or expression differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.
Campus housing is generally divided along the gender binary paradigm, though we fully support all students in their right to safe, supportive, and comfortable living options. As such, in designated housing spaces, we support students in self-selecting gendered housing and/or utilizing communal gendered restrooms based on their identified gender without pressure or requirement to disclose any identifying information.
In addition, though we cannot guarantee that all specific requests can be met, we will do our absolute best to accommodate any student who feels uncomfortable or unsafe with the above option, including those who identify outside of the gender binary paradigm. As a small university, we can flexibly address these concerns on a confidential, case-by-case basis, with a commitment to assisting the student in finding the safest and best accommodation possible. To discuss these options, please contact the office of Residence Life at 970.943.2101.
Ultimately, it is our goal to support our transgender and/or genderqueer students with an emphasis on respect and affirmation and prioritized attention to the student’s physical and emotional well-being.