Group of racially diverse LGBTQ people posing for a picture during the MBLGTACC 2020 conference hosted at WMU.

About Us

Since 1989, the WMU Office of LBGT Student Services has supported lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) students. Through diverse workshop learning options, engaging programs, social support, and advocacy, the Office of LBGT Student Services strives for inclusion, safety, and acceptance throughout the WMU campus. 

The mission of the Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Student Services is to ensure equitable access for all at Western Michigan University and promote a campus climate that affirms and supports the academic and personal development of all students inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. 

The Office of LBGT Student Services is part of the WMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). ODI Provides leadership by working collaboratively with the university community to identify and overcome institutional barriers, and affirm the dignity, value, and uniqueness of each member of our community. 

The LBGT Resource Room is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.