Student Resources
Student Groups
We work with student organizations including the following.
- Georgia Southern National Organization for Women (GSU-NOW)
- United for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE)
- Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Amnesty International
- Sexual Assault Student Educators (SASE)
We like to think of our program as a center for all things related to gender, sexuality, advocacy, and inclusivity.
Campus Resources
Lactation Center
Located in the IAB room 1023 on the Statesboro Campus, this is a private and comfortable space for lactation with two changing tables, and free supplies (clothing, books, blankets, etc.). Please come use the space as needed. A “reserved” sign can be placed on the door when in use.
If you have questions, please email Dr. Lisa A. Costello: lacostello@georgiasouthern.edu
In General
- Diversity & Inclusion Resources for Students (curated by the College of Arts & Humanities)
- Safe-Space Program (contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence for details)
- Gender Inclusive Restrooms on Campus (Click “By Type”, then “All-gender Restroom Locations”)
- Planned Parenthood
At Statesboro Campus
- Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department
Dr. Lisa Costello
912-478-5518
lacostello@georgiasouthern.edu
IAB Room 2008 - LGBT Health | 912-478-5641
health@georgiasouthern.edu - Gay-Straight Alliance Statesboro Campus
Email: thegsaofgsu@gmail.com - Georgia Southern National Organization for Women
- Sexual Assault Student Educators
- Women’s Leadership Series
- Parent Resource Room
- WGSS Resource Closet (offers a GM Closet, a Green Period Pantry and Accessibility Items)
- WGSS Reading Room | IAB Room 2005
At Armstrong Campus
- Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department
Dr. Jane Rago
Gamble Hall 237
jrago@georgiasouthern.edu
912-344-2937
304-261-5729 - LGBT Health | 912-961-5726
health@georgiasouthern.edu - Gay-Straight Alliance Armstrong Campus
LGBTQ+
Around Campus
Gender Inclusive Restrooms on Campus
The campus map identifies the location of gender-inclusive restrooms on both the Statesboro and Savannah campuses. Click “By Type” on either map, then check the box for “All-gender Restroom Locations”.
GM Closet
This is a place for transgender, gender nonconforming, and non binary people to shop. It is a safe space run by the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS).
Please note: you will be asked to login to your MyGeorgiaSouthern account in order to view the items.
Lavender Graduation
Held each May and December on both campuses.
Virtual 2020 Graduation
Online Group Counseling
Community Centers
- Statesboro Pride | statesboropride@gmail.com
Follow on social media – @statesboropride - Savannah Pride | First City Pride Center
Other LGBTQ+ Resources
- LGBTQ+ scholarships
- The Health Initiative (Atlanta) | 404-688-2524 | info@thehealthinitiative.org
- Human Rights Campaign
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
- Planned Parenthood
- Gender Spectrum
- Lambda Legal
- National Center for Transgender Equality – Documents Center
- Southern Pride: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month: LGBTQ+ on Campus
- LGBTQ – Reference Resources
- College Guide for LGBTQ Students
- Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students
- List of queer scholarship
- A Living List of Queer & Feminist Media
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Last updated: 4/26/2024