The Pride Community is a residential space for all students wanting to live in a gender-inclusive environment and having a strong interest in the LGBTQIA+ experience. This is a community where students can connect with others in an inclusive and supportive space that centers the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students and advocates.
Goals of the Pride Community
- Building community and networks for students who are interested in the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Connecting students to campus resources and skill-building opportunities.
- Providing health and wellness education.
Facilities
- Located in Wilson Hall
- Gender-inclusive living space; students may select a roommate of any gender identity. Learn more about roommate matching.
- Single-user restrooms and all-user multi-stall restrooms on the floor
Benefits of the Pride Community SIC
- Live and connect with students with similar interests in the LGBTQIA+ experience
- Learn and engage in resources that encourage community building and student leadership
Staff
All students living in Wilson Hall will have access to hall staff focused on their community development and well-being. In addition to the hall staff, there is a dedicated Pride Community Peer Mentor that focuses on connecting students to OSU resources, events and engagement that centers on the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Partners
The community is a partnership between University Housing & Dining Services, the Pride Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services.
How to join
Select the Pride Special Interest Community as one of your top choices in your housing application. You can also edit your application to select the Pride Community at any time before your housing assignment is completed.