Inclusive Resources and Spaces

Student Groups

• LGBTQIA+ students and their friends and allies are welcome to join Detroit Mercy Pride, a student organization focused on making everyone feel welcome and respected.
  
  
• Detroit Mercy Law OutLaws is a political and social organization that serves the needs of the LGBTQ+ community at Detroit Mercy Law.  OutLaws advocates for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ perspectives within the School of Law, and works with allies with the school and beyond to end discrimination in all forms.

Employee Benefits

Employees who are married or in same-sex domestic partnerships are eligible for health, tuition remission and other benefits at Detroit Mercy.  Detailed policy information is available on the Human Resources Benefits page.

Preferred name policy

If you would prefer to use a name other than your legal first name, you may designate a preferred first name, which will populate in class rosters, on Blackboard and in other places where your name appears at the University. 

To designate a preferred first name, log in to my.udmercy.edu, then click on Personal Profile.  Select Personal Information, then click the Edit button in the upper right corner to add your name in the Preferred First Name field.  You may also designate your pronouns and gender identification in the same section.

To change your first name in your University email, write to its@udmercy.edu with the subject line “Preferred First Name.”

To change your name on transcripts and diplomas, a legal name change is required.  Contact the Office of the Registrar to initiate a name change on these documents.

University Resources

• Women's and Gender Studies Program
• LGBTQ+ LibGuide at Detroit Mercy Libraries

Community Resources

• Affirmations
• Ruth Ellis Center
• Stand with Trans

Faith-Based Organizations

• Outreach: An LGBTQ Catholic Resource
• New Ways Ministry
• Dignity Detroit

Pregnant and parenting students are protected by Title IX. The University’s Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy offers specific guidance for students about the steps persons who are pregnant, parenting or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions should take. Any questions can be directed to Megan Novell, executive director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX coordinator, at novellme@udmercy.edu. 

Lactation Spaces

The University provides a number of dedicated lactation spaces for students, employees and visitors. These spaces are in the following locations.