The mission of the SDI (Student Diversity Initiatives) office is to foster diversity and inclusion in the Missouri S&T community by providing a welcoming climate for all students.  The department aims to support underrepresented, LGBTQIA community and their allies, first generation, and low income students from all walks of life through programming, retention, and mentoring initiatives. This office also offers training for the general Rolla Community. To find out more and request one, click here!

Spectrum is an organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students, staff, and faculty, along with all of our LGBT-supportive allies. We are based on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus, but our meetings and activities are open to the public. All supportive individuals are welcome. Visit this website to join the GroupMe group or to contact.

Students and faculty can easily change their preferred name on course rosters and Canvas through Joe’SS: Under the self service tab is an option for Names, preferred name can be edited. Doing this will also enable individuals to have their chosen name on their university ID. The quickest way to have the name associated with your email changed is to email IT: ithelp@mst.edu. Canvas also allows users to set pronouns by going to Settings. The current choices are He/Him, She/Her, They/Them or none (default).

Here is a link to a map of building with Unisex restrooms, as well as directions for finding the restrooms.

There are a number of scholarships or funds for LGBTQ+ students. This website has a list of scholarships as well as other information that will be helpful for potential students. Here is another website that has a list of scholarships, internships and job opportunities, nonprofit and community organizations, legal resources, and events.