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LGBTQ+ Equity Center

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center builds an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant campus community that centers belonging in teaching, research and service for people of all gender identities and expressions, sexes, and sexual orientations. The Equity Center serves University of Maryland students, staff, faculty, and alumni of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Over the years, our signature programs have become hallmark campus experiences for all students, faculty, and staff, including Quelcome, Lavender Celebration of Graduates, the Big Queer Photo, and our national award-winning Lavender Leadership Honor Society.

Fall 2025 Equity Center Recess Schedule

Join us for Recess in the Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall) every day, Monday-Friday, from 12:00-2:00pm. Here, LGBTQ+ and allied students and peers can enjoy crafts, snacks, games, movies, and more! Every day will feature a different themed event. Check out the Rainbow Report or our social media for each week's schedule!

For the latest information on programming and events, be sure to subscribe to the Rainbow Report. If you need direct or immediate support, please email us at lgbtq@umd.edu or call us at (301) 405-8720.

Upcoming Events

Banner graphic advertising Quelcome 2025. The image has rainbow borders at the top and bottom. From the top border hands string and clothespins, holding a banner that says "Quelcome 2025" and polaroid images from Quelcome 2024. Below the banner are event details in a yellow box surrounded on each side by yellow stars.  At the bottom of the graphic are logos for the sponsoring offices.

Quelcome 2025: Fall Welcome Event

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Fall Welcome and Welcome Back!