The LGBTQIA2S+ Scholars Program supports students in the form of academic counseling, mental health check-ins and developing a sense of community on campus.

What does it mean to be an LGBTQIA2S+ Scholar? Explore the requirements and benefits of joining our program below:

Benefits:

• Bookstore Supply Card
• Visa Gift Card
• Priority Registration
• Intentional academic and mental health support from LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program
• Priority seating in our LGBTQIA2S+ Learning Community courses

Scholar Requirements:

• Be enrolled in three or more units at Fullerton College
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and/or are willing to commit to learning from LGBTQIA2S+ perspectives, experiences and a diverse cultural lens
• Complete a mandatory LGBTQIA2S+ Scholars online orientation and quiz
• Meet with the LGBTQIA2S+ Academic Counselor at least once a semester
• Meet with the LGBTQIA2S+ Wellness Associate at least once a semester
• Attend two LGTBQIA2S+ Resource Program events

Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed. Applications for Fall 2026 will open in April.

For more information, please email lgbtqia2s@fullcoll.edu.

The LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program is looking for a group of up to 15 students to continue the Queer Student Advisory Committee (QSAC).  

The purpose of QSAC is to create a strong LGBTQIA2S+ community on campus through involvement, feedback, and queer ambassadorship.  Launched in Spring 2024, students have helped develop activities for events, alerted campus leadership to student concerns, participated in outreach, and found support in community; knowing they are building a better queer environment on campus in solidarity with each other and the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program!  

Want to join and help keep the momentum going? We’d love to have you!  

Being a member of QSAC requires the following:  

• Attending a monthly group meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month with LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program Special Projects Manager, Ariel Gentalen (they/them) and fellow committee members.
• Participating and sharing your voice at a minimum of two out of the four meetings each semester to be considered an active committee member.  
• You must be enrolled in at least 3 units at Fullerton College.
• Membership will be annual – you’ll serve on the committee for the full year. However, if you are graduating this Spring 2026, feel free to sign up!

Qualities/Experience of a QASC member: 

• Responsible: Remembers when meetings are scheduled, shows up on time, actively participates in discussion and brainstorming activities, and supports QSAC goals.  
• Positive: An enthusiasm for creating queer community on campus and sharing space with others.  Uplifts other committee members, and understands that while change may take time, we can build a brighter future together.  
• A good communicator: Share your ideas with the group, articulate your feelings on queer issues, and stay in touch with the group/group leader on project details/tasks.  

Why participate in QASC? 

• Gain queer centered leadership experience that you can put on your resume, CV or transfer college application 
• You will have a direct impact on event programming, marketing, and student resource support – see your voice take action! 
• Be in community with other LGBTQIA2S+ students looking to make a difference 
• Help foster the LGBTQIA2S+ community you want to see on campus 
• Receive a $50 gift card for attending a minimum of two out of the four meetings each semester, with a maximum of two gift cards available per year on the committee 
• Receive a special rainbow pride cord at Lavender Graduation when you matriculate

Complete an application by Sunday, March 1 at 11:59pm to be considered for QSAC. Click here to be taken to the application!

We will gather at our first meeting on Monday, March 16 at 2pm to kick off the semester together.  

Please note: The LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program Team will review applications.  Should there be more than 15 applicants, priority will be given to active LGBTQIA2S+ Scholars. After that, our team will utilize the written answers to application questions to assess committee candidates.  Selected committee members will hear back by Tuesday, March 3.

 For more information, please email Ariel Gentalen at agentalen@fullcoll.edu.

Save the date! Application opens soon.

Wednesday, May 13

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Student Support Center 225 – 227