Student Resources
There are a variety of programs, resources, and services available on and off campus for our LGBTQ+ students!
Queer Resource Center
Located at 114 Crescent St. the QRC offers a welcoming and affirming space to find support and community related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
About us:
Our Center serves as the hub for LGBTQ+ life on campus and provides social and educational programming, meeting space, support, and resources for students, faculty, and staff.
During the academic year the QRC offers open center hours from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. These hours are subject to change due to staff availability. You are welcome to make an appointment or drop in anytime you see our rainbow “Open” sign.
The QRC can be utilized by all members of campus. For questions regarding meeting-room reservations and capacities, individual card access to the QRC, or to make an appointment with someone who can assist with issues related to LGBTQ+ life, please contact the director of LGBTQ+ life, Crystal Nieves ’08, M’23, at [email protected].
Trinity’s National Campus Climate Index Score:
Trinity College participates in the National Campus Climate Assessment for LGBTQ+ Life that is managed by Campus Pride and the National Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. This summer we are proud to have achieved a 5 of 5 star rating and look forward to continually improving our campus policies, services, and programs for LGBTQ+ Life.
To view our annual index score and report card please click here.
Supporting the QRC and LGBTQ+ Life at Trinity:
Students, families, and alumni can support the work of the Queer Resource Center by giving to LGBTQ+ life. When you make a gift to Trinity College you can designate all or part of your gift to support LGBTQ+ life by selecting other and writing in “Queer Resource Center” in the gift designation area. Your support helps us with operation and program costs, new programs and initiatives, and helps us support LGBTQ+ student leadership development experiences.
Give Here.
LGBTQ+ Foundations & Allyship web-course: 
The Queer Resource Center welcomes all students, faculty, and staff to participate in our self-paced Moodle course called LGBTQ+ Foundations & Allyship. This course is designed to help members of the Trinity community gain a baseline understanding and awareness of LGBTQIA+ related concepts and experiences; learn about campus resources; and develop their personal allyship skills. There are currently over 1,000 members of our community enrolled and completing this web training!
The course takes about 60-75 mins to complete in one sitting though you are welcome to take it at your own pace. It will save your progress automatically.
Sign-up here to request enrollment in this allyship training.
**This course also serves as our web-based training for the Trinity Safe Zone Program—Trinity’s visible support network for the LGBTQ+ community. Upon completion, participants may choose whether or not to join the Trinity Safe Zone program and become a member.
Faculty and Staff Resources
Here you can find resources to help ensure your offices and classrooms are inclusive and welcoming to our LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ Alumni Resources
Click here to learn about opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected with Trinity’s LGBTQ+ community after graduation!
GET IN TOUCH
Queer Resource Center
Crystal Nieves
Trinity College Queer Resource Center
114 Crescent St. Hartford, CT 06106
114 Crescent St. Hartford, CT 06106
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
