Signature Programs

The LGBTQ Center enhances the campus community for LGBTQ students and their allies through intentional advocacy, providing a safe space, intersectional programming, and access to culturally relevant resources.

A sign on UC MainStreet reading "Join the LGBTQ Center at The Big Queer Welcome" with rainbow colored balloons

Annual Welcome from the UC LGBTQ Center at Bearcat Welcome! Meet and get to know the staff, student leaders, campus resources, local organizations and fellow LGBTQ+ and allied Bearcats! Everyone is welcome!

UC community members pose with Bearcats Pride banner at Cincinnati Pride 2022

Join the University of Cincinnati LGBTQ Center, LGBTQ+ Alumni Network, UC Health and the LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Association as we celebrate the annual Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival at Sawyer Point. Participate in the march, engage with our table, and celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month every year!   

Proud to be a Bearcat t-shirt hangs in the LGBTQ Center Closet in Steger hallway

The University of Cincinnati LGBTQ Center has an intitiaitve to provide clothing to for gender non-conforming, transgender, nonbinary, gender questioning students or any student in need to find gender-affirming, gently-used or like-new clothing. Drop by the LGBTQ Center for more information. The closet is located on the 7th floor of the Steger Student Life Center, Room 736.

Drag queen lipsyncing at annual drag show

Showcase and fundraiser for a local LGBTQ+ non-profit, this evening of entertainment is always a fun and energetic time. All are welcome!

Jessica Dimon performs at Lavender Graduation with guests looking on

Lavender Celebration is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the University. For more information, please contact the LGBTQ Center.

UC community members pose on Campus Green holding pride flags on National Coming Out Day

Join the LGBTQ Center on Bearcat Plaza/A&S Steps for the annual showing of picture showing support for the LGBTQ+ Community! Every year on October 11th!

Students pose at the front of the Kings Island Amusement park entrance for Pride Night.

The PRISM Mentorship Program is an optional initiative which connects and pairs LGBTQ+ and allied first-year and new transfer students with student mentors from across campus. PRISM provides students with a positive and intentional social and academic connection to the University of Cincinnati through engagement with the Institution and regular meaningful interactions with fellow members of the LGBTQ+ and allied community across campus. Additionally, PRISM provides leadership development, training opportunities, social event opportunities, and more!

Join the UC and greater Cincinnati community for the annual somber event centering remembering Transgender members of the community lost due to anti-trans violence. Candlelight vigil, call to action and reading of the names lost. 

Two students stand on UC MainStreet smiling and holding a sign reading "I love Sum1 who's TRANS"

Join the UC Community to celebrate and bring awareness to the Transgender Community at large. Annual bake sale with funds going to a local Trans Support Group, day long tabling on Main Street and delicious goodies!