{"id":55,"date":"2024-04-10T21:17:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T21:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience-tst.syr.edu\/intercultural-collective\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:07:27","slug":"trans-at-syracuse-university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/lgbtq-resource-center\/trans-at-syracuse-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Trans at Syracuse University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are committed to supporting trans people on this campus and far beyond. We use the word \u201ctrans\u201d to encompass all people who transcend the socially constructed confines of gender and\/or whose gender identity does not align with the sex assigned to them at birth (at least not all the time!). This may include people who identify as transgender, transexual, genderqueer, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, agender and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Trans Day of Remembrance            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>November 20 marks the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day set aside to remember the lives of trans people who have lost their lives as a result of trans-antagonistic violence.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Trans Week of Visibility\u00a0            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Every spring, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center shifts the focus from remembrance to liberation with Transgender Week of Visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>TWoV 2026<\/h3>\n<p><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/tough-topic-tuesday-more-than-bodies-understanding-gender-affirming-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tough Topic Tuesday: More Than Bodies &#8211; Understanding Gender-Affirming Care<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Tuesday, March 24<\/td>\n<td>4-5 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>106 Huntington Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/shapeshifters-bodies-like-water-exhibit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Shapeshifters: Bodies Like Water&#8221; Exhibit Opening Reception<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Tuesday, March 24<\/td>\n<td>4:30-6:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>113 Euclid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/shapeshifters-bodies-like-water-exhibit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Shapeshifters: Bodies Like Water&#8221; Exhibit<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Wednesday, March 25-Thursday, April 23<\/td>\n<td>8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>113 Euclid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/clothing-exchange\">Clothing Exchange<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Wednesday, March 25<\/td>\n<td>4-8 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>128 Schine Student Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/trans-day-of-visibility-brunch\">Transgender Day of Visibility Brunch<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Tuesday, March 31<\/td>\n<td>11 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>132 Schine Student Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Gender Affirming Health and Wellness            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\">Barnes Center at The Arch<\/a><span> supports trans, gender non-binary, questioning gender identity and those interested in learning about and considering gender transition (medically and surgically) through an integrative and holistic approach. Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/primary-health-care\/gender-affirming-health-and-wellness\/\">Gender Affirming Health and Wellness webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Gender Inclusive Bathrooms Map            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.syracuse.edu\/?id=1275#!ct\/74625,53263,43018,34415,74626,74627,53264,53265,34413,34416,38441,38498,38500,38611,38612,38613,38617,53074,53075,57269\">Syracuse University Campus Map<\/a><span>\u00a0has a feature to display all of the gender neutral restrooms on campus. To display them, click the arrow next to \u201cRestrooms\u201d on the left sidebar, and then check \u201cGender Neutral Restrooms\u201d and\/or \u201cADA Gender Neutral Restrooms.\u201d If you are accessing this webpage from a mobile device, please click \u201cHome\u201d in the bottom left corner to pull up the Locations menu. There is also an option to access a text-only map with the same information.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Gender Inclusive Personal Trainers            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>For those seeking a place to start, continue or expand their holistic health and wellness journey, the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\">Barnes Center at The Arch&#8217;s<\/a> personal training program offers something for everyone. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/recreation\/personal-training\/\">Personal Training webpage<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Mental Health Counseling            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>A diverse team of Barnes Center at The Arch counselors provide a variety of therapeutic styles and services through<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/group-counseling\/\">group counseling offerings<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>such as the LGBTQIAA+ Group in addition to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/counseling\/\">individual counseling<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Transgender Affirmative Support Team at the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/falk.syr.edu\/marriage-family-therapy\/counseling-therapy-services\/\">Couple and Family Therapy Center<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>helps families become more attuned to each other as they navigate through the process of gender exploration and\/or transition. This may include general therapy and\/or providing letters of support for medical gender transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            On-Campus Housing Options            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/llc\/join\/llc-options\/\">LGBTQ+ Living Learning Community<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>allows students to live with LGBTQ+ and ally students, participate in social events and live in DellPlain Hall, in close proximity to the LGBTQ+ Resource Center.<\/li>\n<li>When applying for housing, students can select to live in gender inclusive housing. Gender inclusive housing gives students from all gender identities and expressions the opportunity to choose to live together in a shared suite, apartment and\/or bedroom. Visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/residential-facilities\/returning-students\/room-selection\/gender-inclusive-housing\/\">Gender Inclusive Housing Policy webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Preferred Name FAQ            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Preferred or chosen names are individual choices and are often deeply connected to people\u2019s identities and sense of belonging. Preferred or chosen names may include a shortened version of a legal name, the use of a middle name or a completely different name that reflects who they are. Syracuse University allows students, faculty and staff to officially notify the University of their preferred names and pronouns.<\/p>\n<p>Per University policy, preferred or chosen names should be used where possible in the course of University education and communication. However, there are limits to where this information can be used. Learn more about preferred names and how you can notify the University of yours by checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/su-jsm.atlassian.net\/wiki\/spaces\/itsservapp011\/pages\/159385872\/Preferred+Name+Frequently+Asked+Questions+FAQ\">Preferred Name Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page in Answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Pronouns FAQ            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Syracuse University allows students and employees to officially notify the University of their preferred names and pronouns. This information will be used in several communication systems across the University, however, there are limits to where this information can be used. Learn more about pronouns, how to use them and how you can notify the University of yours by checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/su-jsm.atlassian.net\/wiki\/spaces\/itsservapp011\/pages\/159389782\/Pronouns+Frequently+Asked+Questions+FAQ\">Pronouns Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page in Answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            &quot;Try On&quot; Sample Chest Binders            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>The LGBTQ+ Resource Center has sample chest binders for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students to try on before purchasing their own. Sizes are available from S-3XL.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:lgbtq@syr.edu\">Email the LGBTQ+ Resource Center<\/a><span>\u00a0or call\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:3154430228\">315.443.0228<\/a><span>\u00a0with questions.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York State Law Protections<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/dhr.ny.gov\/genda\">Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)<\/a> is a 2019 New York law that added gender identity and gender expression to the state&#8217;s human rights and hate crime laws as protected classes; banned discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on gender identity and gender expression; and provided enhanced penalties for bias-motivated crimes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            New York Equal Rights Amendment            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/elections.ny.gov\/2024-statewide-ballot-proposal\">New York Equal Rights Amendment<\/a> (Proposition 1) establishes constitutional protections against discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and sex\u2014including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive health care and autonomy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are committed to supporting trans people on this campus and far beyond. 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