Safe Zone
Safe Zone at Loyola University Maryland fosters an affirming environment for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, trans and gender non-conforming, queer, pansexual, intersex, and asexual
(LGBTQPIA+) members of the University community and their allies. In support of the
University’s mission to promote intellectual excellence and ethical leadership in
the Jesuit tradition, Safe Zone at Loyola:
- Cultivates dialogue, understanding, and fellowship among all University community members around LGBTQPIA+ issues and contributions
- Sponsors designated Safe Zones around campus that offer safety, support, and confidentiality for LGBTQPIA+ students and their allies
- Offers training to faculty, staff, administrators, and students on how to fully welcome, support, and value LGBTQPIA+ people and perspectives in the University community
Becoming Safe Zone trained at Loyola is a three-step process. Training sessions should be completed in order and upon completion of Session 3, participants have the opportunity to sign a commitment to contribute to an affirming campus for LGBTQPIA+ members. When you see a Safe Zone sticker on campus, it indicates that person completed the entirety of Loyola's Safe Zone program.
Some people complete the Safe Zone program over the course of a month, while many others choose to complete it over the course of a few years when they feel ready to take each step in the process.
Fall 2025 Safe Zone Training Dates
Register for our Fall 2025 trainings
Email lgbtqservices@loyola.edu for any further questions or difficulty registering.
Session 1: Understanding LGBTQ+ Experiences
Friday, November 7th from 1-3pm (in-person)
Session 2: Relationships and Solidarity (must have completed session 1)
Friday, November 21st from 1-3pm (in-person)
Session 3: Creating Inclusive Communities (must have completed sessions 1 and 2)
Friday, December 5th from 1-3pm (in-person)
Friday, April 4th, 2 to 4pm (virtual)
Access a list of Safe Zone certified community members and Safe Zone-related resources.