LGBTIQA Student Organizations

Tulane University has many active LGBTIQA student groups.  The following under/graduate student organizations focus on gender- and sexuality- related intellectual, social, health, spiritual, political, and cultural matters.  If you have an LGBTIQA student group that you would like start and/or to have listed here, please e-mail us at ogsd@tulane.edu.  We would like to include you in our events and offer our services and programs to your members.

Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL)
“Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL) is a sorority founded upon creating a sisterhood for women who identify with the LGBTQAI community or are activists, feminists, and otherwise progressive women.  Our sorority is focused on doing community outreach and education projects to better the LGBTQAI community within NOLA and on Tulane's campus.  Founded upon traditional values of sisterhood and support, GRL is grounded on fundamental ideals embodied by the original definition of sorority."

Gender Exploration Society (GES)
“The Gender Exploration Society (GES) is a student-run organization bent on making a safer space for Tulane and Loyola students and educating allies and trans* students alike about what it is to be transgender and gender-nonconforming. All people are welcome.”

Lambda Law Alliance
“The Lambda Law Alliance addresses gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues in the Tulane Law School community through panel discussions, social events, political activism, and participation in national AIDS walks. Membership is open to all law students.”

LGBTIQA Bible Study
“Our primary mission is to make a safe space for those members of the LGBTQAI community who are religious, who are curious about Christianity, or for those members of our community who are feeling lost and need guidance or support at any point in their life.  Our primary goal is to bring the word of Christ and the love of Christ to everyone and to show them that the stigma that has consistently been placed on the LGBTQAI community in churches is completely unfounded.”

Mosaic Lounge
The MOSAIC Lounge is a designated safe space for LGBTIQA students located in Warren House.  Inside the MOSAIC lounge you will find Internet access, a TV, DVD player, movies, books, information, and much more

Newcomb Sexuality and Gender Association (NSAGA)
“Newcomb Sexuality and Gender Alliance (NSAGA) explores feminist discourse, sexuality, and gender studies through an examination of gender in television, music, film and new media. Members also have the opportunity to meet with special guests and speakers hosted by the Newcomb College Institute, plan exciting programs, such as V-Day and Love Your Body Day, and develop their leadership skills through the NSAGA student organization.”  For more information, please contact the 2012-2013 Moderator, Arielle Suskin, asuskin@tulane.edu and/or check out NSAGA's Facebook group.

Queer Student Alliance (QSA)
“Founded in 1972, the Queer Student Alliance (QSA) is the oldest, continuously-operating gay and lesbian organization in the state of Louisiana.  The organization has been run under the names Gay, GALA, BiGALA, and most recently, MOSAIC.  We are an alliance that embraces the similarities and differences of all people: gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, and transgendered. As a group, we seek to promote awareness, tolerance, equality, and compassion in order to cultivate a healthy environment for all individuals at Tulane.  We provide an open forum for discussion in a safe, nurturing environment, and facilitate fun and enriching social activities for Tulane students.”

Student Women Embracing Equality at Tulane (SWEET)
“Student Women Embracing Equality at Tulane (SWEET) is the Tulane University student organization for lesbian, bisexual, queer, questioning, and trans women.  It's a safe place for queer women to meet and discuss issues, plan fun social and fundraising activities, and volunteer at events to give back to the New Orleans' LGBTQ community. Loyola students are also welcome.”

Tulane Organization for Gays and Allies (TOGA)
“Tulane Organization for Gays and Allies (TOGA) is an organization of the Tulane University School of Medicine. We are dedicated to LGBTQI issues within the medical school and New Orleans, as well as the national healthcare and public health needs of the LGBTQI community.”