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Welcome to the Pride Alliance!

At Pride Alliance, we support LGBTQ+ students on campus by providing community, spaces, and advocacy for Queer, Trans & questioning Terps. We work closely with the LGBTQ+ Equity Center as well as MICA, the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy.We educate the broader community, including allies, about LGBTQ+ identities and experiences and how they intersect with other identities.

Pride Alliance is a student club/organization made up of several subgroups with specific focuses. These groups hold regular meetings where they discuss topics related to their identities and experiences, enjoy games, host workshops, and plan other interesting events. In the sections below, you'll find more information about each group within Pride Alliance as well as other LGBTQ+ orgs on campus. Meeting information for Fall 2024 coming soon!There are several unofficial GroupMes and Discord servers that many Pride Alliance members are part of, so feel free to connect with people there. These group chats are run and moderated by fellow students and are not affiliated with the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, MICA, or UMD administration.Click below to find us at various other sites, or shoot us an email at [email protected]!

A-Space

A-Space is a queer group welcoming to all on the aromantic/asexual spectrum!Click here to join the unofficial ASpace Discord for aromantic and asexual spectrum folks. Come say hi!Fall 2024 Meetings: Mondays 6-7 pm, 2218 Marie Mount Hall (LGBTQ+ Equity Center)

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CQA

Campus Queers and Allies, otherwise known as CQA, is a club that welcomes anyone looking to dive into discussion, run their own workshop, watch cartoons, game, craft, play with fidgets, or just meet some really cool people! CQA is a space to share knowledge and connect with each other as fellow humans.Click here to check out CQA's website with more information!
Click here to join the unofficial CQA Discord!
Fall 2024 Meetings: Thursdays 5-6 pm, ESJ 0215

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Black Queer Students (BQS)

BQS is a new discussion group beginning Spring 2024 where Black and Queer intersectionality, cultural celebration, and life as a college student are at the forefront. Discussion can range from general experiences being a Black Queer student to how to mobilize for a joint cause on campus, and may veer off into just chatting!Click here to join the unofficial BQS Discord!Fall 2024 Meetings: TBD

QUEST

QUEST (Queer Union for Exercise and Sports Team) is a subgroup oriented toward discussing and setting up exercise among queer people.Click here to check out QUEST's website with more information!
Click here to join the unofficial QUEST Discord!
Fall 2024 Meetings: TBD

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Queers With Disabilities

Queers With Disabilities is a new discussion group for those who identify as both queer and disabled (including invisible disabilities). Come join our group to meet new people and explore the intersection between two vibrant communities.Click here to join the unofficial QWD GroupMe!
Click here to join the unofficial QWD Discord!
Fall 2024 Meetings: Tuesdays, Stamp Student Union—join for more meeting info

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Gaysians

Gaysians at UMD is an LGBTQ+ Asian group which seeks to create a supportive community for LGBTQ+ Asian students and allies.We also hold social events such as group thrifting, gaming, movie nights, etc. We host large-scale events such as April's Gaysians Festival.Click here to join the unofficial Gaysians Discord!
Click Here to find Gaysians on Instagram! (@gaysiansumd)
Fall 2024 Meetings: On Hiatus until Spring 2025, check back in with us soon!

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Lavender Lounge

The Lavender Lounge is a community space for queer and trans women, and gender non-conforming & nonbinary sapphics.Click here to join the unofficial Lavender Lounge Discord!
Click Here to find The Lavender Lounge on Instagram! (@umdlavenderlounge)
Fall 2024 Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5 pm, 2218 Marie Mount Hall (LGBTQ+ Equity Center)

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TransU

TransU is a student-run support group for transgender (including nonbinary) and gender-questioning students of UMD. We hold weekly discussions and talk about how gender intersects with other identities!Click here to join the unofficial TransU Discord!Fall 2024 Meetings: 2218 Marie Mount Hall (LGBTQ+ Equity Center)—join for more meeting info

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Haus of Terp

New to Fall 2024, Haus of Terp is UMD’s first drag club! We aim to promote & explore different types of drag material and practice it ourselves.Click here to join the unofficial Haus of Terp Discord!
Click Here to find Haus of Terp on Instagram! (@dragclubumd)
Fall 2024 Meetings: Mondays, Stamp Student Union—join for more meeting info

Other LGBTQ+ Clubs

These are student clubs/groups that do not fall under Pride Alliance. However, Pride Alliance often collaborates & works closely with other LGBTQ+ groups on campus.Click here to find out more about other LGBTQ+ clubs & groups at UMD!