Transgender Resource Guide
This page is a resource for your transgender needs on and off campus.
LGBTQ+ Center
Street Address
1075 Risman PlazaKent, Ohio 44242
Mailing Address
800 E. Summit St.Kent, OH 44242
This page is a resource for your transgender needs on and off campus.
Trans*Fusion:
Group for trans-identifying students
ksutransfusion309@gmail.com | Go to Trans*Fusion on Facebook
Student Legal Services:
Can help with legal name change procedures | www.kent.edu/sls | 330-672-9550
Speech Therapy:
Speech & Hearing Clinic | 1325 Theatre Drive | 300-672-2672
Students: $30 per semester | Regular: $56.25 for a 45-minute weekly session
The DeWeese Health Center:
Main: 330-672-2322 | Counseling and Psychological Services: 330-672-2487
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
330-672-2487 | Van Campen Hall, 625 Loop Rd.
University Housing
Can help with on-campus housing questions/concerns
330-672-7000 | housing@kent.edu
Single-occupancy restrooms are located across all of Kent State University's campuses. Use www.kent.edu/maps to access an interactive map of all university campuses.
Use the top left drop-down menu to select a specific campus (Kent Campus is default). Select "single-occupancy (universal) restrooms" in the left scrollable menu to view locations.
Steps to Change to Chosen Name:
Go into FlashLine, and on the side tab, go to:
Student > Resources > Requests and Authorizations > Chosen Name, Pronouns, and/or Gender Identity Request
PRIDE! Kent:
Group for LGBTQ+ students and allies
Governance Chambers, Kent Student Center, Room 237 | Facebook
Trans*Fusion:
Group for trans-identifying students and allies
Kent Student Center, Room 322 | Facebook
All-In(clusive) Theatre:
Group for LGBTQ+ recognition in theatre | Facebook
QGrad:
Volunteer and social club for LGBTQ+ grads | Facebook
Fusion Magazine:
Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Magazine | Website
Ruach - Queer Jewish Spirit:
Group for the unique intersection of queer and Jewish identities
ruachKSU@gmail.com | Instagram: @ruachksu
Crisis Helplines - Help is available 24/7
Trans Lifeline: 877.565.8860
Trevor Project: 866.4.U.TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Local Transgender Resources:
TransOhio – Legal information for Transitioning in Ohio and Support | Website
META Center Inc – Trans Support Center | Facebook
TransAlive – Akron Based Support Group | Facebook
TransFamily – Cleveland Support Group | Website
Margie’s Hope – Homeless Trans Resource | margieshope.org | Facebook
Pride Clinic – MetroHealth LGBTQ Health Services | Website
Akron Children’s – Center for Gender Affirming Medicine | 330. 543.8538
Equitas Health Legal Clinics - Free legal assistance with name and gender marker changes | Website
More Resources:
Trans Student Educational Resources – Website
HRC Trans Resources – Website
Transgender Map - Website
Gender Neutral Restroom Tracker - Website