UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center Affiliate Program

Our Affiliates Program is currently full for the 2026-2027 school year. For questions please contact rainbow@ucsd.edu. 

Program Objectives

• Direct communication between LGBT Resource Center and UC San Diego LGBTQIA+ organizations
• Create visibility around LGBTQIA+  issues on campus through partnership and collaboration
• Provide leadership opportunities and professional development opportunities to LGBTQIA+ leaders

Program Perks

• Priority reservation of LGBT Resource Center including evening and weekend usage
• Organization outreach support through our Signature Programming and Marketing outlets including but not limited to QCAMP outreach, highlights in our Rainbow Newsletter, and social media platforms
• Leadership & Professional Development Training through our Affiliate leadership series
• Access to office supplies (copies, art supplies, etc.)
• LGBT Resource Center co-sponsorship funding for programming/meetings
• Support from UCSD LGBT Resource Center volunteers through our Trent Lawley Volunteer program

Group Requirements

• Group representatives must be  registered UC San Diego students 
• Group’s mission must align with the vision, mission, values of the UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center
• Groups must meet UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center’s policies
• Affiliate groups must volunteer for at least 1 center program

Program Requirements

• 2 Group Representatives (for student groups) are required to participate in Affiliates leadership quarterly event (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• 1 Group Representative is required to meet with Assistant Director once a quarter to discuss Affiliate responsibilities
• 1 Group Representative is required to meet with Operations Coordinator to train on center closing procedures & policies
• At least 1-2 Group Representative(s) is required to volunteer and support programs of the LGBTRC, including Rainbow Welcome, Out & Proud series, and Rainbow Ceremony.
• Application must be renewed once a year