One of the main functions of the NC State LGBTQ Pride Center is to help LGBTQ and Allied individuals connect and form community. The staff of the Center provides a conduit to various student organizations, coordinates a network for faculty and staff, and keeps alumni engaged and aware of what’s happening on campus. Check out the information below to find the group that’s right for you or visit Get Involved for a full list of student organizations.

Students

For general information or questions about any of the student groups, please contact the LGBTQ Center staff.

Aces and Aros

Aces and Aros is a club serving the needs of students who are questioning, who identify as members of the asexual and/or aromantic communities and their allies at NC State. Interested in joining? Meetings for A-Spec and questioning people to share their experiences and meet their community are held bi-weekly on Sunday from 1 pm – 2:30 pm in the Pride Center or visit Get Involved for contact information.

Bi/Pan

The purpose of this student organization serves the needs of students who identify along the bisexual/pansexual and biromantic/panromantic spectra and their allies. Bi/Pan provides a safe space for bisexual, pansexual, flexible, queer, curious, or questioning students to feel affirmed, address challenges and build community through networking and solidarity via topic-led discussions and sharing experiences among other students with similar identities. Interested in joining? Meetings are weekly on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 in the Pride Center.  Visit Get Involved for contact information. 

Pride Alliance

Pride Alliance is NC State University’s student group dedicated to promoting equality and unity for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Questioning, and Straight Ally students, faculty, and staff on our campus and in our community. Our goal is to be supportive and proactive via educational and social events for our diverse campus body. The group is a safe and supportive space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, life stages, and beliefs. Interested in joining? Meetings are held bi-weekly on Thursday from 7 pm – 9 pm in the LGBTQ Pride Center, or visit Get Involved for contact information.

Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet is a student-run organization serving the needs of sapphic individuals at NC State. Our objective is to create a community for sapphic and questioning students through fun activities, events, and the occasional discussion. Check our calendar for meeting details. Interested in joining? Meetings are held weekly on Monday from 5: 30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Pride Center or visit Get Involved for contact information.

oSTEM

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a professional and social organization for LGBTQ+ students and allies in STEM fields. Various meeting topics, events, and programming focus on aspects of professional development and support as well as community building for LGBTQ+ students and allies in STEM majors and entering into STEM fields. Interested in joining? Meetings are held bi-weekly on Thursday from 6 pm – 7 pm in the Pride Center or visit Get Involved for contact information.

QTBIPOC

QTBIPOC (Queer, Transgender, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) centers the lived experiences of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Native American, multi-racial, and communities of color who identify as LGBTQIA+. QTBIPOC provides a space for students to share their experiences, discuss how their racial/ethnic and LGBTQ identities influence each other and connect with other students who are navigating multiple communities and what that can mean in terms of feeling welcome, accepted, and included.
Interested in joining? Visit Get Involved for more information.

T-Files

The mission of T-Files is to provide a space for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning students to affirm and affirm their identities, build community, and create a welcoming environment at NC State. Participating students will be able to share their experiences, foster positive relationships, and become advocates for one another’s safety, health, and well-being. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6 pm – 8 pm in the Pride Center Lounge. Interested in joining? Please contact t-files-org@ncsu.edu  for more information.

AthletiQ

The mission of AthletiQ is an organization that aims to create a space for students in the LGBTQIA+ community interested in athletics. It’s meant to bring student-athletes and the regular student body together and grow as a community. Meetings vary in the Pride Center Lounge. Interested in joining? Please contact athletiqatncsu@gmail.com for more information.

Graduate Students, Faculty & Staff

he LGBTQ Pride Center is dedicated to offering continuous support for graduate and professional students, faculty, and staff on campus. As part of our mission, we coordinate The Network—a program designed to foster connection, build community, and offer support to LGBTQ individuals. To join The Network, please complete the form. For any additional questions, feel free to reach out to us at pridecenter@ncsu.edu.

Alumni

The LGBTQ Pride Center is dedicated to re-engaging with NC State’s LGBTQ alumni community. Our goal is to foster connections between current students and potential mentors in their respective fields, identify alumni speakers for our annual Lavender Graduation, gather valuable contributions for the LGBTQ History @ NCSU Archive, and keep former students informed about the exciting developments and accomplishments of our Center and its students.

If you would like to be added to our alumni listserv, please reach out to the Pride Center via pridecenter@ncsu.edu.We’d love to hear from you!