LGBTQ+ Inclusion

The University at Buffalo is dedicated to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ faculty, staff and students.  Please refer to this web portal for an up to date list of the policies, events, resources, and news that highlight this commitment.

The first Pride Parade and Festival hosted by the Intercultural and Diversity Center in April 2019. The group marched down the academic spine on North Campus and enjoyed a small festival in the Student Union lobby. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

The first Pride Parade and Festival hosted by the Intercultural and Diversity Center in April 2019. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Important Policies

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

The University at Buffalo (UB, university) is committed to ensuring equal employment, educational opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status.

Rights and Protections for Our Transgender Community

New York State Human Rights Law and UB policy provide protections for UB's transgender students, employees and community members.

Inclusion Policy of LGBTQ Student-Athletes

Policy includes best practices for creating an inclusive culture for coaches and student athletes, and a list of important terminology.