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Gender Inclusive Housing

Jackson College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can learn, work, and serve together harmoniously. Embracing diversity enriches our campus, and we are committed to ensuring the success of every student by actively welcoming differences and fostering respectful dialogue across various identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, nationality, religion, age, and disability.

In light of this commitment, we are pleased to offer gender-inclusive housing options in Maroon Hall and Campus View, allowing students of all gender identities and expressions to reside together.

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  • How to sign up for gender-inclusive housing

    You must complete the Housing Application and indicate that you are interested in Gender-Inclusive Housing to be considered.

    • Assignments may vary based on student needs, application date, and availability. If you are interested in a gender-inclusive room, please send an email to jchousing@smcun.com . As with all living spaces, students are encouraged to apply and request Gender Inclusive Housing early.
    • If you have any questions about this process or would like to discuss your interest or preferences, please contact the housing office at jchousing@smcun.com or 517.990.1392.
  • Gender-inclusive housing values and rules

    Housing assignments for students are guided by the following values and rules:

    • Respect for affirmation of gender identity and/or gender expression.
    • Attention to student’s physical and emotional safety and health.
    • Gender-Inclusive Housing is available in Maroon Hall and Campus View only.
    • Once a room or suite is designated as gender-inclusive, it will remain gender-inclusive for the duration of the academic year. In the event of a vacancy, the housing office will fill the vacancy first with an individual who consents to living in a gender-inclusive space.
    • Students will not be automatically placed in a gender-inclusive room or suite. Being assigned to a gender inclusive suite is an “opt-in” only option.
    • Jackson College Residence life encourages students to discuss gender-inclusive housing options with their parents/guardians before selecting gender-inclusive housing. However, all students who are 18 or older can sign their own housing contracts and information cannot be shared with parents/guardians without explicit written consent.
    • There is no price penalty for gender-inclusive housing.

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Gender inclusive housing agreement

Gender Inclusive Housing provides an opportunity for a living environment welcoming to all gender identities and isn’t limited to traditional gender binary. This environment allows for same-gender, opposite-gender, non-gender, or other gender identities to cohabitate as roommates regardless of biological sex in a platonic environment to feel physically and emotionally safe and supported.

It is the choice of the student as to communication with parent(s) or family members about their decision to live in gender inclusive housing. Residence life encourages this discussion between parents or family members about this choice so that there is an understanding of the living environment.

Notes to consider:

  • Students who wish to live in a multi-suite with someone of a different biological sex must utilize this agreement and process.
  • All suitemates must sign this agreement.
  • Once a room or suite is designated as gender-inclusive, it will remain gender-inclusive for the duration of the academic year. In the event of a vacancy, Housing will fill the vacancy first with an individual who consents to living in a gender-inclusive environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roommate Request(s)

All roommates must have completed and turned in the Gender Inclusive Housing Agreement. Signing below indicates your agreement with the procedures and policies listed on this agreement form but also with Residence Life policies.

 

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          Please make sure that you complete the Housing Application and return this agreement to Housing Staff at jchousing@smcun.com or 21111 Emmons Rd, c/o Housing, Jackson, MI 49201 at the time of applying for housing..