NYU Ranked Among Top 10 Transgender-Friendly Universities

NYU Named Among Top 10 Transgender-Friendly Colleges & Universities in Historic List

This year, the advocacy group Campus Pride has released a first-ever list highlighting the top ten most trans-friendly colleges and universities around the country. The difference between a generally LGBT-friendly campus and a transgender-friendly one is important, explains The Advocate: “Research suggests that trans people face higher rates of harassment when compared to cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and are three times more likely to fear for their physical safety on campus.” Ten colleges and universities, however, including New York University, are becoming “stalwart leaders in creating trans-friendly policies, programs, and practices.” Snip:

“These ten colleges and universities have demonstrated their commitment to the trans community by implementing many trans-supportive policies, including adding ‘gender identity and/or expression’ to their nondiscrimination policies; offering gender-inclusive bathrooms, locker rooms, and housing options; providing a means for trans students who have not legally changed their names or had gender confirmation surgeries to use a preferred name and to change the gender on campus records and documents; recognizing trans identities on campus forms; and covering hormones and surgeries for transitioning students as part of student health insurance.”

Read more at The Advocate, or check out NYU's LGBTQ Union and Trans@NYU web portals.