Student Organizations
Student organizations are at the core of a vibrant student life. Student organizations offer opportunities for leadership, community-based education, and socializing, too. Here is a list of our current organizations on campus. Please contact us if you have any questions about starting your own!
EngiPRIDE
EngiPRIDE is a student organization built around representation of LGBTQIA+ engineering students. This organization will serve as a way for students to connect and collaborate over their college experience with other members and supporters of our community. Please contact Samuel at sc0120@mix.wvu.edu for more information.
oSTEM
An LGBTQ+ affirming organization that aims to provide services and support for students
in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.
OUTLaw
OUTLaw is the WVU College of Law’s LGBT student advocacy organization. It serves to foster open communication and networking between gay and straight communities while educating students on gay rights issues. OUTLaw annually hosts renowned guest speakers on LGBT issues. Contact Faculty Advisor: Jennifer.Powell@mail.wvu.edu - Phone (304) 293-8555
Rainbow International
A student organization focused on increasing visibility of international LGBTQ+ issues.
SHAPE - Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality
SHAPE is a multi-purpose student organization that aims to spread awareness to
both medical students and the medical community at large of the unique concerns
regarding the LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning,
allies, and asexual) community from the perspectives of both LGBTQA physicians
and patients. SHAPE also serves the purpose of providing a safe zone for LGBTQA
individuals, a friendly and non-judgmental environment, encouragement and mentorship
to peers, learning opportunities on issues concerning LGBTQA in medicine, community
outreach and activism, and opportunities to network with the community and future
colleagues.
Speaker's Bureau
A way to share your experiences as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and to meet with other students to learn how they approach LGBTQA+ community education.
Spectrum
Spectrum supports LGBTQ students and allies by providing community, social support, programming, and opportunities to participate in campus/ community activism.
WVU LGBTQ+ Club
Register on WVU Engage
Join our Discord