UCF RESOURCES
Gender Neutral Restrooms
There are a few gender neutral restrooms on the UCF campus for students who need a safe space to change and to use a restroom without having to be restricted based on gender. Locations include: UCF Arena Lobby, Wellness Center, Tower 3 lobby, Career/Services Experiential Learning, Student Union (Smoothie King), Performing Arts Building, Counseling and Psychological Services, Alcohol & Other Drugs Office, Health Services, Pride Commons, Recreation & Wellness Center, and Facilities and Safety.
Pride Commons
Located in Ferrell Commons across from '63 South (formerly Marketplace), Pride Commons is a place for UCF students who are looking for resources, community, a place to hang out, or a quiet place to study. It is open to all students of all genders and sexual orientations. Pride Commons is staffed by LGBTQ+ Services staff members, the MSC Executive Board, and by student volunteers.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
PRIDE Faculty & Staff Association (PFSA) at UCF
PFSA is a professional organization at the University of Central Florida open to all current and retired UCF faculty, staff and graduate students. PFSA’s mission is to promote an environment which fosters cultural sensibility and enrichment by providing quality programming, networking opportunities, and guidance to UCF’s LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff on all UCF campuses.
http://ucfpride.org
Safe Zone
UCF Safe Zone (formerly known as Allies) is a program created by therapists at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for UCF students, staff and faculty members interested in showing visual support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ) persons at the university. Members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and people wanting to learn more about LGBTQ+ issues are encouraged to attend the UCF Safe Zone trainings. The goal of these trainings is to promote a safe and welcoming environment across the UCF campus for people who identify as LGBTQ+.
http://safezone.sdes.ucf.edu
Social Justice and Advocacy
Social Justice and Advocacy will advocate for access and equity throughout the UCF campus community, promote civil conversations on issues impacting campus climate, advocate for the advancement of matters of social justice, equity, and inclusion, and reduce barriers concerning prejudice and intergroup conflicts. Social Justice and Advocacy will encompass the Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQ+ services to cover all areas of underrepresented communities and inclusivity.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
LGBTQ+ Services
The mission of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ+) Services is to connect our diverse student population to opportunities, resources, and each other to achieve the vision of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and its allies.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Multicultural Student Center (MSC)
The MSC's mission is to create a more inclusive and equitable campus environment that enriches the university experience through actively supporting diverse and intentional programming. The MSC will strive to promote awareness, strengthen cultural competency and social responsibility by encouraging the educational exploration and challenge of societal norms that enables students to explore the varied concepts of multiculturalism. For the MSC, multiculturalism extends beyond areas of race, ethnicity, and culture and includes sexuality, gender identity, ability, spirituality, and social advocacy to support a more culturally competent UCF student body.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Lavender Celebration
The Lavender Celebration is a yearly graduation ceremony held at the end of the Spring semester that recognizes UCF LGBTQ and Ally students for their academic and personal accomplishments. Local LGBTQ community members and allies are invited to speak as the graduates walk across the stage to receive a lavender sash or rainbow medallion they can wear to their department's graduation ceremony.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Alliance Mentoring Program
The Alliance Mentoring Program aims to match LGBTQ+ staff and faculty mentors with LGBTQ+ student mentees. Mentors will serve as a personal role model for the mentee(s) and will provide support and encouragement for mentees. The mentorship process will included goal-setting in areas such as personal, educational, academic and professional.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Equal at UCF
Equal's mission as a Registered Student Organization is to provide a safe environment for students to interact and network with each other, engage in social activities, and develop personal character without fear of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and to provide support and resources for students who have experienced such discrimination. Check out Equal at UCF on Facebook.
Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity
Delta Lambda Phi (ΔΛΦ) is an international social fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men. It offers a social environment and structure similar to other Greek-model college fraternities. Delta Lambda Phi was founded on October 15, 1986 by Vernon L. Strickland III in Washington, D.C. and incorporated in the same city on September 10, 1987. It is currently one of the fastest growing fraternities in the United States. For additional information on DLP at UCF, check out their facebook page at Delta Lambda Phi at the University of Central Florida.
Students Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are regular drop-in meetings that provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss topics that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The following are current affinity groups that meet biweekly:
--Gender Spectrum - transgender, genderqueer, gender nonconforming or questioning their gender.
--LGBTQ+ Spirituality - LGBTQ+ and people of faith.
--Queer People of Color - LGBTQ+ and people of different cultural backgrounds.
For more information on affinity groups, contact the affinity group coordinator, Riley McEuen, at [email protected]
College Democrats – LGBT Caucus
The College Democrats at UCF Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Caucus works to engage LGBT students in the Democratic Party. Caucus leaders coordinate efforts with the Florida College Democrats LGBT Leadership Council to help foster the Democratic Party's culture of openness and acceptance. See their facebook page at College Democrats at UCF LGBT Caucus.
Victim Services
UCF Victim Services offers free and confidential crisis intervention, emotional support, and practical assistance to all members of the UCF community who have experienced crime, violence, or abuse. Advocates are available 24/7 to assist you by phone or to respond to the scene of a crime. To contact an advocate after hours, please call (407) 823-1200. Advocates can provide crisis counseling, emotional support, and information and referrals to appropriate resources. Victim Services offers a wide range of services to assist our faculty, staff, and students.
24/7 Crisis Hotline (407) 823-1200
Facebook: UCF Victim Services
Safe Escort Patrol Services
The UCF Police Department sponsors the Safe Escort Patrol Service. If you need an escort, on campus, call 407-823-2424. This service is provided free of charge, seven days a week from 7:00 pm until 1:00 am. After 1:00 am or on weekends, contact UCFPD at 407-823-5555.
http://police.ucf.edu/Escort.htmll
UCF Police Department
The mission of the UCF Police Department is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For information on their policies and for contact information, check out their website.
http://police.ucf.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the only free-of-charge campus agency designated to provide comprehensive psychological services to university-enrolled students. We seek to strengthen student learning by minimizing interruption of the learning caused by mental health concerns, assisting with the academic skills needed to successfully matriculate through the university. In addition, we offer crisis intervention, and counseling, presentation services, professional consultation, and graduate training. Our staff is comprised of licensed (or license-eligible) psychologists and mental health counselors, and graduate interns who provide a confidential environment in which you may explore and resolve issues of concern.
http://caps.sdes.ucf.edu
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established in 1994 to support the University of Central Florida’s 4th strategic goal, “to become more inclusive and diverse.” We work to make diversity and inclusion visible and active elements that indelibly permeate the life and values of the UCF community. Our students, colleagues, and constituents represent diverse peoples and perspectives across multiple generations.
http://diversity.ucf.edu
Health Services
The mission of UCF Health Services is to provide excellent healthcare that delivers value and promotes lifelong well-being to the UCF community.
http://hs.sdes.ucf.edu
Student Legal Services
The office of Student Legal Services provides enrolled students at UCF with legal counseling and court representation in various areas of the law. The staff attorneys interview each client individually to advise in the areas of law that concern the student. Cases which are not covered by the program guidelines are referred to appropriate agencies or private attorneys through a lawyer referral service
http://sls.sdes.ucf.edu
Women’s Studies
Our mission is to provide the best education related to women’s and gender issues through our curricular and co-curricular programming on campus, and to enhance diversity and support women and their endeavors. Off campus, we recognize our responsibility to serve the larger Orlando community by striving to build and sustain partnerships that demonstrate the pragmatic importance of the issues concerning our program.
http://womensstudies.cah.ucf.edu
Just Knights Response Team
A clearing-house for any bias-related incidents that may occur on UCF campuses. In this role, the JKRT will receive, monitor, refer, and, as necessary, coordinate university resources to these incidents that impact the university community.
http://jkrt.sdes.ucf.edu
Wellness & Health Promotion Services
The mission of Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is simple: we aim to help students be healthy knights. Good health is important to function at one's best, achieve one's goals, and to enjoy life to the fullest. While generally college students enjoy a high quality of health we all know that college life can be stressful and the demands from academics, family, friends, activities, work and financial responsibilities can take their toll. To a large degree good health is related to the choices and decisions you make and the lifestyle you choose. It is important to find time and opportunities to do things that help you feel good physically, emotionally and spiritually, even when time is scarce.
http://whps.sdes.ucf.edu
There are a few gender neutral restrooms on the UCF campus for students who need a safe space to change and to use a restroom without having to be restricted based on gender. Locations include: UCF Arena Lobby, Wellness Center, Tower 3 lobby, Career/Services Experiential Learning, Student Union (Smoothie King), Performing Arts Building, Counseling and Psychological Services, Alcohol & Other Drugs Office, Health Services, Pride Commons, Recreation & Wellness Center, and Facilities and Safety.
Pride Commons
Located in Ferrell Commons across from '63 South (formerly Marketplace), Pride Commons is a place for UCF students who are looking for resources, community, a place to hang out, or a quiet place to study. It is open to all students of all genders and sexual orientations. Pride Commons is staffed by LGBTQ+ Services staff members, the MSC Executive Board, and by student volunteers.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
PRIDE Faculty & Staff Association (PFSA) at UCF
PFSA is a professional organization at the University of Central Florida open to all current and retired UCF faculty, staff and graduate students. PFSA’s mission is to promote an environment which fosters cultural sensibility and enrichment by providing quality programming, networking opportunities, and guidance to UCF’s LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff on all UCF campuses.
http://ucfpride.org
Safe Zone
UCF Safe Zone (formerly known as Allies) is a program created by therapists at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for UCF students, staff and faculty members interested in showing visual support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ) persons at the university. Members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and people wanting to learn more about LGBTQ+ issues are encouraged to attend the UCF Safe Zone trainings. The goal of these trainings is to promote a safe and welcoming environment across the UCF campus for people who identify as LGBTQ+.
http://safezone.sdes.ucf.edu
Social Justice and Advocacy
Social Justice and Advocacy will advocate for access and equity throughout the UCF campus community, promote civil conversations on issues impacting campus climate, advocate for the advancement of matters of social justice, equity, and inclusion, and reduce barriers concerning prejudice and intergroup conflicts. Social Justice and Advocacy will encompass the Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQ+ services to cover all areas of underrepresented communities and inclusivity.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
LGBTQ+ Services
The mission of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ+) Services is to connect our diverse student population to opportunities, resources, and each other to achieve the vision of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and its allies.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Multicultural Student Center (MSC)
The MSC's mission is to create a more inclusive and equitable campus environment that enriches the university experience through actively supporting diverse and intentional programming. The MSC will strive to promote awareness, strengthen cultural competency and social responsibility by encouraging the educational exploration and challenge of societal norms that enables students to explore the varied concepts of multiculturalism. For the MSC, multiculturalism extends beyond areas of race, ethnicity, and culture and includes sexuality, gender identity, ability, spirituality, and social advocacy to support a more culturally competent UCF student body.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Lavender Celebration
The Lavender Celebration is a yearly graduation ceremony held at the end of the Spring semester that recognizes UCF LGBTQ and Ally students for their academic and personal accomplishments. Local LGBTQ community members and allies are invited to speak as the graduates walk across the stage to receive a lavender sash or rainbow medallion they can wear to their department's graduation ceremony.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Alliance Mentoring Program
The Alliance Mentoring Program aims to match LGBTQ+ staff and faculty mentors with LGBTQ+ student mentees. Mentors will serve as a personal role model for the mentee(s) and will provide support and encouragement for mentees. The mentorship process will included goal-setting in areas such as personal, educational, academic and professional.
http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu
Equal at UCF
Equal's mission as a Registered Student Organization is to provide a safe environment for students to interact and network with each other, engage in social activities, and develop personal character without fear of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and to provide support and resources for students who have experienced such discrimination. Check out Equal at UCF on Facebook.
Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity
Delta Lambda Phi (ΔΛΦ) is an international social fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men. It offers a social environment and structure similar to other Greek-model college fraternities. Delta Lambda Phi was founded on October 15, 1986 by Vernon L. Strickland III in Washington, D.C. and incorporated in the same city on September 10, 1987. It is currently one of the fastest growing fraternities in the United States. For additional information on DLP at UCF, check out their facebook page at Delta Lambda Phi at the University of Central Florida.
Students Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are regular drop-in meetings that provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss topics that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The following are current affinity groups that meet biweekly:
--Gender Spectrum - transgender, genderqueer, gender nonconforming or questioning their gender.
--LGBTQ+ Spirituality - LGBTQ+ and people of faith.
--Queer People of Color - LGBTQ+ and people of different cultural backgrounds.
For more information on affinity groups, contact the affinity group coordinator, Riley McEuen, at [email protected]
College Democrats – LGBT Caucus
The College Democrats at UCF Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Caucus works to engage LGBT students in the Democratic Party. Caucus leaders coordinate efforts with the Florida College Democrats LGBT Leadership Council to help foster the Democratic Party's culture of openness and acceptance. See their facebook page at College Democrats at UCF LGBT Caucus.
Victim Services
UCF Victim Services offers free and confidential crisis intervention, emotional support, and practical assistance to all members of the UCF community who have experienced crime, violence, or abuse. Advocates are available 24/7 to assist you by phone or to respond to the scene of a crime. To contact an advocate after hours, please call (407) 823-1200. Advocates can provide crisis counseling, emotional support, and information and referrals to appropriate resources. Victim Services offers a wide range of services to assist our faculty, staff, and students.
24/7 Crisis Hotline (407) 823-1200
Facebook: UCF Victim Services
Safe Escort Patrol Services
The UCF Police Department sponsors the Safe Escort Patrol Service. If you need an escort, on campus, call 407-823-2424. This service is provided free of charge, seven days a week from 7:00 pm until 1:00 am. After 1:00 am or on weekends, contact UCFPD at 407-823-5555.
http://police.ucf.edu/Escort.htmll
UCF Police Department
The mission of the UCF Police Department is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For information on their policies and for contact information, check out their website.
http://police.ucf.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the only free-of-charge campus agency designated to provide comprehensive psychological services to university-enrolled students. We seek to strengthen student learning by minimizing interruption of the learning caused by mental health concerns, assisting with the academic skills needed to successfully matriculate through the university. In addition, we offer crisis intervention, and counseling, presentation services, professional consultation, and graduate training. Our staff is comprised of licensed (or license-eligible) psychologists and mental health counselors, and graduate interns who provide a confidential environment in which you may explore and resolve issues of concern.
http://caps.sdes.ucf.edu
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established in 1994 to support the University of Central Florida’s 4th strategic goal, “to become more inclusive and diverse.” We work to make diversity and inclusion visible and active elements that indelibly permeate the life and values of the UCF community. Our students, colleagues, and constituents represent diverse peoples and perspectives across multiple generations.
http://diversity.ucf.edu
Health Services
The mission of UCF Health Services is to provide excellent healthcare that delivers value and promotes lifelong well-being to the UCF community.
http://hs.sdes.ucf.edu
Student Legal Services
The office of Student Legal Services provides enrolled students at UCF with legal counseling and court representation in various areas of the law. The staff attorneys interview each client individually to advise in the areas of law that concern the student. Cases which are not covered by the program guidelines are referred to appropriate agencies or private attorneys through a lawyer referral service
http://sls.sdes.ucf.edu
Women’s Studies
Our mission is to provide the best education related to women’s and gender issues through our curricular and co-curricular programming on campus, and to enhance diversity and support women and their endeavors. Off campus, we recognize our responsibility to serve the larger Orlando community by striving to build and sustain partnerships that demonstrate the pragmatic importance of the issues concerning our program.
http://womensstudies.cah.ucf.edu
Just Knights Response Team
A clearing-house for any bias-related incidents that may occur on UCF campuses. In this role, the JKRT will receive, monitor, refer, and, as necessary, coordinate university resources to these incidents that impact the university community.
http://jkrt.sdes.ucf.edu
Wellness & Health Promotion Services
The mission of Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is simple: we aim to help students be healthy knights. Good health is important to function at one's best, achieve one's goals, and to enjoy life to the fullest. While generally college students enjoy a high quality of health we all know that college life can be stressful and the demands from academics, family, friends, activities, work and financial responsibilities can take their toll. To a large degree good health is related to the choices and decisions you make and the lifestyle you choose. It is important to find time and opportunities to do things that help you feel good physically, emotionally and spiritually, even when time is scarce.
http://whps.sdes.ucf.edu
