Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Information and Support

• Reporting mechanisms for bias-related incidents that occur on campus or that involve members of the UB community;
• A confidential procedure to report discriminatory or harassing acts, including those based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
• Gender-Inclusive housing;
• The LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association for faculty and staff, and Lesbian/Gay and Bisexual Transgender Alliance for students.
• Discipline specific groups such as oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) and OUTLaw. 

• Gender identity and gender expression are included as part of UB's Discrimination and Harassment Policy.  This provides protection against discrimination and harassment.
• You can contact EDI confidentially for information and assistance in interfacing with supervisors, colleagues, instructors and classmates.
• Hormone therapy, primary care and surgical care may be available through student health insurance or employee plans.
• UB has single-user restroom facilities available. 
• Students can enter a preferred/chosen name into HUB, which will automatically appear on class rosters and in UB Learns.
• Faculty and Staff can use a preferred/chosen name online form to request a preferred/chosen first name.
• Contact EDI if you require additional assistance or accommodations.

If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed based upon your sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, you can file a report with EDI.  We will consult with you to determine how you would like to proceed.  If you choose to have your concerns investigated, EDI will conduct this investigation through the procedure described in the Discrimination and Harassment policy.