LGBTQ+ at Roanoke
Roanoke College is committed to working with faculty, staff, student organizations and our community partners to create a community that is welcoming and safe for everyone. Through various programming and events, Roanoke works to ensure that all of the students, faculty, and staff benefit from the diverse experiences and perspectives of our LGBTQ+ community.
Maroon Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Mentoring Program
This Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ)+ Mentoring Program empowers LGBTQ+ students to live fuller, happier and more productive lives. The program’s aim is to support mentees through transition and integration into college by way of interpersonal and intrapersonal development.
Making strong connections with ourselves and others is imperative for success not only in college, but in life. Successful mentoring is accomplished through genuine relationship building and ongoing support.
Mentors serve as positive role models and provide resources as needed to their mentees. For more information, visit our LGBTQ+ Mentoring Program page.
All-Gender Restrooms
In an ongoing commitment to developing a welcoming environment for people of all genders, Roanoke College has begun the process of designating certain restrooms on campus as all-gender restrooms. An all-gender restroom can benefit many different people, including parents with differently gendered children, alter-abled people who may require the accompaniment of an attendant of a different gender, and trans and gender non-conforming people.