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Safe Zones of Virginia Tech are individuals who are committed to providing a more inclusive and accepting environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning communities and their allies.

In each Safe Zone, there is a small sticker somewhere visible for everyone to see to assure anyone that the place is indeed a Safe Zone. You may view the sticker here.

"Established in 1998, the Safe Zone program has been a collaborative effort of the former Dean of Student's Office, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance (LGBTA), the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Caucus (LGBT Caucus) and the Office of Equal Opportunity."

You may download the official Safe Zone Manual here.

"The mission of the Safe Zone program is to provide a more accepting environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community and their allies at Virginia Tech. This environment is created through identifying individuals who can provide a supportive environment as well as information for LGBTQ students and their allies."

1. To identify a network of allies who are concerned, empathetic, and knowledgeable about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender questions.

2. To provide evidence fo the support of LGBTQ people and their allies within the Virginia Tech community by posting a sign as tangible evidence of that support.

3. To reduce the fear of reprisal and discrimination by LGBTQ people and their allies within the Virginia Tech community.

4. To assist LGBTQ and allied students in achieving their educational goals by creating an environment in which they can be themselves.

You may be part of Safe Zone, but you must apply. You can find the application here.

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