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LGBTQ
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning)

A useful starting point is to know that LGBTQ students study and conduct research at Caltech, like at most other universities. They help solve problem sets, wait undergraduate dinners and contribute to our everyday lives in many positive ways. In recent years, many colleges acknowledge the need to enhance services provided to LGBTQ students. Due to social stigma, some LGBTQ students can feel isolated, making it difficult to make friends and thrive at Caltech.

An LGBTQ discussion group is sponsored by the Caltech Counseling Center.  The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in the Health Center lounge.  There are many LGBTQ-friendly and welcoming places on campus and you may start by joining the Student Pride listserv (see link below).


In addition to the Health Education office, below are other campus offices that offer a variety of services and support.

Caltech Women’s Center
Caltech LGBTQ Social Group - Prism
Caltech Student Health Center

Caltech Counseling Center sponsored LGBTQ support group

Drop by the LGBTQ lending library in the Center for Student Services building on the second floor next to the Women’s Center.

Local and Regional Resources

LA Gay & Lesbian Center in West Hollywood
UCLA LGBT Center
USC LGBT Center

Human Rights Campaign
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

An assortment of useful links


Wendy Lopata
(626) 395-2961

Drop-in
Counseling Hours

Monday & Friday
11:00am - 2:00pm


or email for
an appointment


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