LGBTQ+ Student Discussion Groups & Organizations
Active Student Discussion Groups (Last updated May 2025)
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 those questioning
A-Space
A-Space is a queer group welcoming to all on the aromantic/asexual spectrum!
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Astronomy and Physics Pride Alliance (APPA)
Astronomy & Physics Pride Alliance is a new student group for queer graduate and undergraduate students in STEM.
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Black Queer Students (BQS)
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: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
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: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
De Colores
De Colores is a new group for queer Latine students! Connect with De Colores at de.colores.umd@gmail.com.
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Gaysians
Gaysians at UMD is an LGBTQ+ Asian group which seeks to create a supportive community for LGBTQ+ Asian students and allies. They hold social events such as group thrifting, gaming, movie nights, etc., as well as large-scale events such as April's Gaysians Festival.
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Haus of Terp
UMD's first drag club!
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Lavender Lounge
The Lavender Lounge is a space open to all queer and trans women, as well as gender non-conforming individuals.
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
The Masculine Alliance
The Masculine Alliance is a safe space for queer masculine-identified students to hang out and chat with each other. Join us for serious discussion, fun activities, and everything in between.
Not currently active.
Nice Jewish Queers (NJQ)
UMD's Jewish LGBTQ+ group on campus is open to all denominations and identities!
Not currently active.
oSTEM
oSTEM is a group for LGBTQ+ students in STEM degree programs.
When: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
Queer Creatives of Color
Queer Creatives of Color is a new student group at UMD creating space for QTBIPOC artists!
Queers with Disabilities
Queers with Disabilities is a discussion group for those who identify as both queer and disabled. Come join our group to meet new people and explore the intersection between two vibrant communities.
For meeting details, contact queerswithdisabilities2023@gmail.com.
Queer Muslims
Queer Muslims is a new discussion group in Spring 2025 for queer and Muslim-identified students.
For meeting details and to join, email lgbtq@umd.edu.
(Re)Born 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: Fall 2025 meeting time to be announced
Where: Fall 2025 meeting place to be announced
TransU
TransU is a student-run support group for transgender (including nonbinary) and gender-questioning students of UMD. They hold weekly discussions and talk about how gender intersects with other identities!
For TransU meeting information, visit their website or join the discord!
Student Organizations on Campus
- 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.
- Pride Alliance: a club supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ people of the UMD student population.
- 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.
- Queer Crafting: Queer Crafting emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of crafting as a means of reducing stress and anxiety. The club is open to individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crafters, and provides a space to learn and grow together. Meets 3:30-6pm on Fridays at MICA's Cozy Corner. Contact queercrafting22@gmail.com for more info.
- Queer and Trans in Public Policy (QTiPP): is a group for those connected to the University of Maryland who are interested in the intersection of the field of public policy, and the LGBTQIAP+/queer communities. Undergraduate and graduate students, including but not limited to those in the School, as well as alumni, are welcome!
- Smith Pride Alliance: an affinity group for LGBTQ+ MBA students in the Smith School of Business.
- 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.