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Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks to provide a living environment welcoming to people of all gender identities, not limited by gender binarism. Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) provides students of the same, different, or multiple genders the opportunity to reside together in a shared living space, by mutual agreement, regardless of sex assigned at birth.<\/p>\n

The primary goal of GIH is to center the needs and comfort of LGBTQ+ (QT+) students, who often experience marginalization in standard housing arrangements. With GIH, Ramapo seeks to provide a safer, supportive, and affirming housing environment.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/h4>\n

Participants must agree to the Gender Inclusive Housing Agreement, which requires GIH residents to maintain a welcoming living space free of discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Residents will have a responsibility to develop and uphold standards for the living community, in congruence with valuing all persons and seeking to learn from their diverse experiences and perspectives. Participants must also adhere to all policies and procedures outlined by the Office of Residential Life.<\/p>\n

Important Dates (2026-2027)<\/h4>\n

February 2<\/strong><\/span>
\n$500 Non-refundable Housing Deposit Due<\/strong>
\nThe housing deposit must be submitted to the Office of Student Accounts<\/a> by check or money order (in person or by mail), by cash (in-person only), by credit card or electronic debit of checking or savings account (online only).<\/em><\/p>\n

February 5, 1:15 pm<\/a><\/strong>
\nFebruary 11, 5:30 pm<\/a><\/strong>
\nNo Place Like GIH: Learn More About Participating in a QT+ Affirming Campus Living Community<\/strong>
\nInterested in living under the Ramapo rainbow? Gender Inclusive Housing centers the needs of QT+ students. By co-creating a safer, supportive, and affirming living environment, students will find that there\u2019s no place like their GIH home. Come to the Women\u2019s Center and LGBTQ+ Services (C-220) to learn about the Gender Inclusive Housing process. Enjoy free pizza, participate in a guided conversation, and meet potential roommates. If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please reach out to us at women@ramapo.edu<\/a> or (201) 684-7468.<\/em><\/p>\n

February 13<\/strong><\/span>
\nGender Inclusive Housing Participation Application<\/a>\u00a0for Prospective Residents Due<\/strong>
\nThis participation form is for students who are not currently residing in Gender Inclusive Housing and wish to join the GIH community for the Fall 2026\/Spring 2027 academic year.<\/em>
\nGender Inclusive Housing Renewal Application<\/a> for Returning Residents Due<\/strong>
\nThis renewal form is for current residents of Gender Inclusive Housing who wish to continue living in GIH for the Fall 2026\/Spring 2027 academic year. Important: Although this is a renewal form, you are still required to participate in the Housing Selection Process. Additional details about Housing Selection will be available on February 25, 2026 via the Residence Life website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h4>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Who can participate in GIH?<\/div>
\n

While GIH foregrounds QT+ students’ needs, students who engage in active allyship are welcome to participate in this process in order to create a cohesive housing unit with the purpose of practicing gender inclusivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Where is GIH located on campus?<\/div>
\n

GIH options are available throughout campus and those approved for GIH follow the same online housing selection process as all other residential students, with the added step of completing the GIH Form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the duration of the GIH program contract?<\/div>
\n

Participants commit to living in GIH for one full academic year. If they meet housing eligibility standards, students may re-apply for GIH for the following year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>What if someone who requested to take part in GIH decides to leave the program?<\/div>
\n

Students may request room changes by following published room change procedures. Students who do not fulfill their commitment to live in GIH for a full academic year may be ineligible to take part in future GIH accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>What happens to the remaining suitemates in the event of a vacancy?<\/div>
\n

If a vacancy occurs, the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to place a \u201cwaitlisted\u201d GIH applicant in the suite, leave the vacancy open and combine two or more under capacity suites, or convert the room to a single sex room. This decision is made at the Office of Residence Life\u2019s discretion, however, reasonable accommodations are made whenever possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>What if I have more questions about GIH?<\/div>
\n

Please email the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Services at women@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

A Note on Co-Ed Housing<\/h4>\n

Please note that GIH is neither housing for couples nor the same as co-ed housing. The co-ed housing model is based on the assumption that there are two sexes and refers to residential situations that place students who are assigned male at birth with students who are assigned female at birth. A request for GIH will be denied if the basis for the request is co-ed housing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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