Welcome to this section of this CCC website! This information is intended to meet the needs of students who are historically underrepresented at college, first-generation college students, low-income, black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian Pacific Islander, students of color, gay, bisexual, lesbian, or gender non-conforming.

For lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual, and all gender non-confirming students, it can be very overwhelming to identify colleges that will welcome you with open arms. And it's also worth considering what the students experience is like when you step off-campus as well. Below are some tips that might help.