Location: G225 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Email: lgbtq@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-884-7750
- The LGBTQ Resource Center works to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for Mizzou community members, with a focus on queer and transgender students. Serving as a campus and community resource, the Center accomplishes its mission through the development of healthy communities, strategic partnerships, and leadership and identity development within a culture of celebration and inclusion.
Name Change Resources
For Employees: Contact your assigned HR partner and ask to change your name. Once processed, DoIT can edit your email address and display name in Outlook by phone, email, or live chat online.
For Students: Individuals may use preferred first and middle names at Mizzou. Preferred first and middle names are used on class rosters, ID cards, transcripts and diplomas, and other locations where the legal name is not required.
Instructions for updating names in myZou: The student may use preferred first and middle names at Mizzou. Preferred first and middle names are used on class rosters, ID cards, transcripts and diplomas and other locations where the legal name is not required.
The Registrar’s Office provides instructions for name changes.
Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option
MU Housing offers the Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option for students living in specific on-campus residence halls. This option allows any enrolled students to select any Mizzou student who is also currently enrolled at the University as a roommate regardless of their sex.
More information is available online or call 573-882-7275.
Community Resources
Location: 805 Fairview Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
Email: info@thecenterproject.org
Website: https://centerproject.org/
Phone: 573-449-1188
- The Center Project (TCP) is a nonprofit organization that provides community resources, like a curated library, a gender affirming healthcare provider list, a closet with free clothing for LGBTQ folks in need, and supportive programming and activities for LGBTQ youth, parents, and transgender and non-binary adults.TCP also provides resources to improve the well-being of LGBTQ people in Missouri through education, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships with other groups.
National Resources
Phone: 866-488-7386 (free, confidential, 24/7/365 hotline)
Text: START to 678-678 (standard rates apply)
- The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. In addition to phone and text, chat options are available online.