Queer in the First-Year
Themed Living Community for FIRST YEAR STUDENTS in Binford Hall.
Mission
The Queer in the First-Year TLC is a gender inclusive and affirming housing option that provides space for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, queer students, and affirming friends to build community. This community is committed to creating a queer and trans affirming space for all. Hall programming and communal living expectations will reflect these principles and values.
Individuals interested in being a part of this Queer and Trans affirming community will be encouraged to participate in the Queer in the First-Year Program that will be offered to all First-Year students at Guilford (not only those who are living in the Queer in the First-Year TLC). The Queer in the First-Year Program is a 10-week weekly meeting that will be a place of queer and trans education, community, and activism.
Learning Objectives
Students will explore current, historical, interpersonal, and systemic issues related to gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and social justice.
Students will explore ideas of leadership and what it looks like to uplift and uphold minoritized voices within both sexuality and gender as well as along intersecting identities.
Students will work to create an inclusive and understanding space that allows students to support and collaborate with one another throughout the year.
This TLC will occupy a portion of Binford Hall depending on the number of registrations received.
While we hope all Milner and Binford Hall residents will be engaged in the incredible opportunities, events and initiatives offered through the Queer in the First-Year TLC there will be no requirements to participate.
HOW TO APPLY
There is a place on the Online Housing Registration (required for all residential students) where first year students may indicate their interest in being part of the Queer in the First-Year TLC and respond to application questions.
Note that if you make this indication, you'll likely be paired with another individual in the Queer in the First-Year TLC so roommate options may be restricted.