LGBTQ+ Student Discussion Groups & Organizations
Active Student Discussion Groups (Last updated Spring 2023)
Notes on student discussion groups
- Most discussion groups are a part of the larger LGBTQ+ student organization on campus, Pride Alliance
- Nice Jewish Queers (NJQ) is a part of Hamsa
- All groups are open to newcomers and respectful allies
Queers with Disabilities
Queers with Disabilities is a new discussion group for those who identify as both queer and disabled meeting. Come join our group to meet new people and explore the intersection between two vibrant communities.
When: Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Cozy Corner (basement of STAMP, opposite Studio A)
Questions? Contact Kate Brown at kbrown97@terpmail.umd.edu.
Black Queer Students
Black Queer students is a discussion group where black and queer intersectionality, cultural celebration, and life as a college student are at the forefront. Discussion can range from general experiences being a black queer student to how to mobilize for a joint cause on campus, and may veer off into just chatting!
When: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
Nice Jewish Queers (NJQ)
UMD's Jewish LGBTQ+ group on campus is open to all denominations and identities!
When: Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
(No meetings on the following days due to holidays: 9/26, 10/10, and 10/17)
Male Identified Queers (MIQ)
MIQ is a safe space for queer male-identified students to hang out and chat with each other. Join us for serious discussion, fun activities, and everything in between.
When: Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm (Note: this group meets every other week; next meeting is on 2/20/2023)
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
Ace Space
Ace Space is a queer group welcoming to all on the aromantic/asexual spectrum!
When: Mondays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
The Femme Alignment
The Femme Alignment is a space open to all queer and trans women, as well as gender non-conforming individuals.
When: Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm (Note: this group meets every other week)
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
TransU
For transgender students and students questioning their gender. Inclusive of non-binary identities.
When: Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
ReBorn This Way
ReBorn This Way is a student group for all queer-identified Christians, including those struggling with or questioning their religious, gender, romantic, or sexual identities.
When: Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2218 Marie Mount Hall)
Campus Queers and Allies (CQA)
CQA (Campus Queers & Allies) is an LGBTQ+ student group here at UMD. In our weekly meetings, we discuss topics relevant to the queer community, and occasionally host game nights, movie nights, and more!
When: Fridays 5:15pm-6:15pm
Where: ESJB 0320
Student Organizations on Campus
- Pride Alliance: a club supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ people of the UMD student population.
- oSTEM: for LGBTQ+ students in STEM degree programs.
- QLA: Queer Leadership Accelerator is a club within the Robert H. Smith School of Business established for the purpose of cultivating and equipping queer leaders for professional excellence.
- Smith Pride Alliance: an affinity group for LGBTQ+ MBA students in the Smith School of Business.
- Greek Alliance: a student-run organization that encourages a culture of inclusion for LGBTQIA+ individuals within Greek Life. Greek Alliance also offers workshops to encourage chapters on how to make their spaces more inclusive for queer individuals.
- Gaysians at UMD: an LGBTQ+ Asian student organization that seeks to create a supportive community for LGBTQ+ Asian students and allies. They hold General Board Meetings monthly and host large-scale social events.
- WeSkate UMD: a skate club created with the purpose of encouraging more women, non-binary, gender nonconforming, and LGBT Terps to skate! Their goal is to create a safe space in a community that can be very exclusive and intimidating.