Welcome to the Bisexual Resource Guide @ UIS. This is a guide to help bisexuals at UIS to find the resources they may need. We want to make sure that nonmonosexual people at UIS are able to find support on this campus. The Bisexual Resource Guide is a living document which means that we are open to suggestions for other resources that we might have missed. If you would like to leave a resource suggestion please email us at gss@uis.edu
An asexual person (“ace”, for short) is simply someone who does not experience sexual attraction. That’s all there is to it.
Aces can be any sex or gender or age or ethnic background or body type, can be rich or poor, can wear any clothing style, and can be any religion or political affiliation. In short: There is no asexual “type”.
An Athlete Ally can be any person — regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity — who takes a stand against homophobia and transphobia in sports and brings the message of respect, inclusion and equality to their athletic community. Athlete Allies include competitive and recreational athletes as well as coaches, parents, teachers, league officials, sports fans, other sports participants and advocates around the globe.
Coming out can be very emotional for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. It can be exciting or provide a tremendous sense of relief, but it also carries the risk of rejection, discrimination, harassment or even physical violence. A person who is coming out may experience a roller coaster combination of joy, fear, self-confidence, vulnerability, pride or anxiety.
Welcome to the Ally Guide @ UIS! This is a resource for ally students, staff, and faculty. Contained in this guide is information for anyone who is or would like to become a LGBTQIA+ ally. The guide is a tool to understand and review UIS services, local and regional resources, and helpful educational information. Please do not hesitate to contact the Gender and Sexuality Student Services (gss@uis.edu, 217-206-8316) with questions and to suggest additions to the guide.
Welcome to the Gay Men’s Resource Guide @ UIS. This is a guide to help gay men at UIS find the resources they may need and to find support on this campus. The Gay Men’s Resource Guide is a living document which means that we are open to suggestions for other resources we might have missed. If you would like to leave a resource suggestion, please email us at gss@uis.edu
Learn about scholarships and grants for undergraduate and/or graduate LGBTQIA+ and allied students. Scholarships are gift aid (i.e. money you do not have to repay). Scholarships may be awarded solely based on academic merit, or they may be awarded based on merit and additional criteria including academic concentration, community involvement, leadership, or financial need, among others.
Gender and Sexuality Student Services provides education, advocacy, support, and a safe space for students with marginalized gender and sexual identities (LGBTQIA+) and their allies.
In alignment with our mission to foster a supportive environment for all students, the UIS Gender and Sexuality Student Services values and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and identities to engage with our programs and initiatives.