Gender-Neutral Housing

University Housing works to provide a safe, inclusive, comfortable and supportive living experience for all students living in Michigan’s residential facilities. We offer Gender-Neutral Housing to students who, because of gender identity or gender expression, prefer this option. This allows students who identify as transgender* and gender non-conforming* the ability to choose a roommate of any gender.

If you are interested in a gender-neutral room or apartment space, we can provide you with a personal and confidential assessment of the available options. To discuss your interest or preferences, please contact Patty Griffin or Josh Peipock in Housing (734-763-1452) or Jackie Simpson in the Spectrum Center.

Residence hall assignments may include:

• Single or double rooms with a private bath
• Single or double rooms with a gender-neutral bathroom in close proximity
• Single or double rooms with attached bathroom shared with another single or double room

Apartment assignments may include:

• One-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and private bath
• Two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and shared bath

In addition, we offer a list of Gender-Neutral Restrooms and Bathrooms for your reference.  If you have further questions regarding University Housing, the on-campus environment or additional support, please contact Josh Peipock or Patty Griffin.

If you have questions regarding gender-identity, gender-expression, gender non-conforming*, or transgender* student support, feel free to contact the Spectrum Center at spectrumcenter@umich.edu.  The Spectrum Center offers education, outreach, advocacy and support to U-M LGBT students. Please visit the Spectrum Center website for more information.

Definitions

*For the purpose of Gender-Neutral Housing, gender non-conforming is a term for individuals whose gender expression is different from societal expectations related to gender.

*Gender expression is the external manifestation of one's gender identity, usually expressed through "masculine", "feminine" or gender variant behavior, clothing, haircut, voice or body characteristics.  

*Transgender: A term for people whose gender identity, expression or behavior is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth, including but not limited to transsexuals, cross-dressers, androgynous people, genderqueers and gender non-conforming people.  

Definition Source: National Center for Transgender Equality; Mara Keisling, Executive Director, http://transequality.org.