Rainbow Wardrobe

Rainbow wardrobe is our gender-affirming closet that enables individuals to choose clothes that resonate with who they are, which serves as a powerful act of self-expression. Every item is free and available for everyone. There is no need to make an appointment; you can check out the wardrobe during the PRIDE Center’s regular office hours.

We accept donations as well: we accept clean clothing, accessories, and shoes in good condition. Donations help us provide a diverse selection for individuals seeking gender-affirming options.

PRIDE Center Library

We have hundreds of books and films on LGBTQ+ topics at the PRIDE Center. They are available for students, staff, and faculty to check out for up to four weeks.

One-on-One Sessions with Peer Wellness Advocates

Peer Wellness Advocates (PWAs) are part of the Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services team, and they serve as an additional resource to promote safety and well-being on campus. Peer Wellness Advocates are current students who are trained in crisis management and de-escalation. They are also trained to be active listeners who can provide culturally competent and confidential support to their peers.

Several PWAs are assigned to be present at the PRIDE Center at specific times throughout the week to provide one-on-one sessions with students. Students can come in during any of the following times for a 30-minute session:

• Monday: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

One-on-One Advising Sessions with DEGREES Project Faculty or Coach

The Dedicated to Educating, Graduating, and Retaining Educational Equity Students (DEGREES) Project seeks to provide support services and resources to students with a special focus on underrepresented minority (URM) students.

A faculty from DEGREES Project is assigned to be present at the PRIDE Center for one hour each week to provide advising to students on a walk-in basis. For Fall 2024, the faculty Dr. Jesse Catlin from College of Business, and Dr. Catlin is at the PRIDE Center every Monday from 2:35 to 3:35 p.m.

A DEGREES Project coach is a fellow student who is assigned to be present at PRIDE Center at specifics times to hold one-on-one or small group sessions to support students with academic advising. For Fall 2024, the DEGRESS Project coach is at the PRIDE Center every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rainbow Ally Training

The Rainbow Ally Training is an in-person or virtual interactive workshop that helps attendees learn about the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and how to be supportive and inclusive of queer-identifying students. Presentation topics include LGBTQ+ definitions and terminology, gender-inclusive language, promoting safety, allyship accountability, and laws that affect queer, trans, and gender-diverse individuals. Participants will also engage in conversations about the influence of identity on student success and campus safety for LGBTQ+ community.

There are currently no more Rainbow Ally Trainings scheduled for Fall 2024. Multiple offerings of the training will be scheduled soon for Spring 2025.

Customized Presentation or Workshop

The PRIDE Center also delivers customized presentations, workshops, or facilitated discussions for any campus department or office who requests it for their staff and for any faculty who would like the PRIDE Center to present to their class. We collaborate with the requestor to tailor the content of the presentation to meet the needs of the learners. Contact PRIDE Center at pride@csus.edu for details.