At Chapman, we are committed to providing student housing communities that are welcoming to everyone. That’s why we allow you to opt in to gender diverse housing.
Our gender-diverse housing policy offers safe and inclusive on-campus housing arrangements for those who identify outside the gender binary, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
How gender diverse housing works
Typically at Chapman, you and your roommate(s) share the same reported gender. (Though your neighbors and other building residents may be of a different gender.)
However, if you opt-in to gender diverse housing, you will share a room with people who have also opted in, regardless of gender. A gender diverse room or suite may include people of any sexual orientation or gender identity, or allies. As a part of our commitment to inclusive housing communities, gender diverse housing options are offered in all residential communities for all students.
Opt in on your housing application
When you apply for housing at Chapman, you will pick one of three options:
- I want to live in gender diverse housing: Choose this option if a gender diverse housing space is a priority for you. We will try to place you with other students who want or are willing to live in gender diverse housing. This may include students of any sexual orientation or gender identity, or allies.
- I am willing to live in gender diverse housing: Choose this option if a gender diverse space is not a priority for you, but you are willing to live in one. This may include students of any sexual orientation or gender identity, or allies.
- I do not want to live in gender diverse housing: Choose this option if you prefer that your roommates share your reported gender. You will not be placed in gender diverse housing.