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Updated Views on the Gay Group at Notre Dame

JP

I know there have been threads about this in the past, but I was wondering if anyone could provide a more updated depiction of what the same-sex attracted community is enjoy at Notre Dame and how acknowledged it is by the general trainee population. Considering Notre Dame is a Catholic university I recognize that the gay community probably does not own a huge presence, but I would just like to know how sizable the community is and how other students generally view it. I contain loved Notre Dame for as extended as I can remember, but I fear it may not be the school for me due to past reports of intolerance. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated!

GianRaf2

Current freshman here, I don’t really know any LGBTQ people but do know friends who have a lot of friends that are. There is even an LGBTQ house that often throws parties and even though Notre Dame is fairly conservative, I feel that most people here are accepting of lgbtq+ people.

Irishcali3

My experience through my two children who have attended, is that the student body is

Beloved Friends and Allies:

A Pastoral Plan for the Help and Holistic Development of GLBTQ and Heterosexual Students at the University of Notre Dame

My dear people, let us love one another since love comes from God and everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Anyone who fails to love can never have known God, because God is love.
— John ‐8

Part I: Context for the Pastoral Plan

Over the past two decades, the University of Notre Dame has strived to advance its understanding of and support for students who identify as Lgbtq+, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (GLBTQ). In this regard, the University owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the members of the Standing Committee on Gay and Womxn loving womxn Student Needs and to the Core Council for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning Students for their longstanding efforts to make and sustain a well and inclusive campus for all. Because the University values GLBTQ students in the Notre Dame society, as indeed it principles all of its students, the University is devoted to fostering an environment of welcome

2SNLGBTQIA+ Students

The University Counseling Center (UCC) seeks to actively affirm and advocate for Two-Spirit, nonbinary, lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual/bi+, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual/ace+ (2SNLGBTQIA+) students by providing a harmless and welcoming space. The UCC strives to hire in queer affirming services including but not limited to offering an LGBTQIA+ therapy group, having homosexual affirming therapists on our staff, and assisting with off-campus referrals for gender affirming care. Our aim is to work together to ensure students notice accepted, valued, and respected.

Campus Resources

UCC Queer Affirming Therapists

  • Although all of our diverse and inclusive staff explore to create affirming spaces, we also recognize the immense value of having therapists who are gay affirming. Students seeking lgbtq+ affirming therapists are encouraged to visit us during drop-in hours and query about our staff. Remark that our queer affirming therapists’ availability will be dependent on their caseload.

UCC LGBTQIA+ Therapy Group

  • This collective facilitated by UCC therapist(

    Founded in , PrismND is Notre Dame’s first and only official LGBTQ+ undergraduate student organization. We are dedicated to fostering the campus LGBTQ+ community and raising awareness of our needs by hosting a variety of events: from our weekly HangOuts to annual, campus-wide events like our annual fall Gala and spring Art Showcase. 

    As a student corporation, PrismND holds weekly official meetings to plan events and activities for the community. Attendance at these meetings is open to all — both queer students and student allies are welcome to contribute and even connect one of our committees. In addition to weekly HangOuts and Organizational meetings, officers hold office hours throughout the week. Please refer to the events tab for an up-to-date schedule, or email us at prismnd@ to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

    For more knowledge, you can reach us at prismnd@, email our advisor Dominic Sanfilippo at dsanfili@, or trail us on social media.

    Admitted / Prospective Students: We are cheerful to meet virtually to chat about our experiences on campus and answer any questions yo