March 31 - International Transgender Day of Visibility
April - Day of Silence (Date varies)
June - LGBT Pride Month
June 28 - Stonewall Riots Anniversary
October - LGBT History Month
Oakton is committed to maintaining a peaceful and comfortable environment for all students to achieve their goals. The College strives to promote, foster and support a safe and inclusive campus community for students, employees and guests.
We recognize the need for a welcoming campus where members of the diverse LGBTQIA2+ community are respected, valued and supported. This mission is achieved through educational and informative training opportunities, services and resources, and Title IX compliance.
The LGBTQIA2+ Advisory Council at Oakton is dedicated to our anti-bias values and works to institutionalize policy that advocates for the LGBTQIA2+ community. Examples of this work are gender-inclusive restrooms, SafeZone trainings and more inclusive classroom instruction.
SafeZone is a series of interactive trainings intended to allow students and employees to develop a better understanding of LGBTQIA2+ concerns and experiences, and become effective allies of the LGBTQIA2+ community. Participants are challenged to listen, share and grow.
SafeZone-trained employees at Oakton College can be identified by their display of the Safe Zone sticker.
From connecting you to LGBTQIA2+ support and advocacy groups to community services and health resources, see what other resources Oakton provides to members of the LGBTQIA2+ community and its allies.
Have questions about Oakton's commitment to creating a welcoming, accepting and inclusive community for LGBTQIA2+ persons? View these Frequently Asked Questions.