Safe Zone
Safe Zone at Loyola University Maryland fosters an affirming environment for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, trans and gender non-conforming, queer, pansexual, intersex, and asexual
(LGBTQPIA+) members of the University community and their allies. In support of the
University’s mission to promote intellectual excellence and ethical leadership in
the Jesuit tradition, Safe Zone at Loyola:
- Cultivates dialogue, understanding, and fellowship among all University community members around LGBTQPIA+ issues and contributions
- Sponsors designated Safe Zones around campus that offer safety, support, and confidentiality for LGBTQPIA+ students and their allies
- Offers training to faculty, staff, administrators, and students on how to fully welcome, support, and value LGBTQPIA+ people and perspectives in the University community
Becoming Safe Zone trained at Loyola is a three-step process. Training sessions should be completed in order and upon completion of Session 3, participants have the opportunity to sign a commitment to contribute to an affirming campus for LGBTQPIA+ members. When you see a Safe Zone sticker on campus, it indicates that person completed the entirety of Loyola's Safe Zone program.
Some people complete the Safe Zone program over the course of a month, while many others choose to complete it over the course of a few years when they feel ready to take each step in the process.
2024-2025 Safe Zone Training Dates
We look forward to offering Safe Zone Trainings in the Spring 2025 semester. We are using the Fall 2024 semester to launch the new LGBTQ+ Student Services department. Please check back later for updates.
Session 1: LGBTQPIA+ Awareness
Session 2: Allyship (must have completed Session 1)
Session 3: Creating LGBTQPIA+ Affirming Spaces (must have completed Sessions 1 and 2)
Access a list of Safe Zone certified community members and Safe Zone-related resources.