The Admissions process welcomes LGBTQ+ prospects and all diverse students to discuss their background, experience, interests and contribution to our diverse community in their personal statement or in an addendum. This experience is considered by the Admissions Committee as a critical part of its holistic review process.
We send out our Diversity Week, diversity related events, diversity information and resources to our admitted and prospective students.
Students can sign in to their self-service student information system account to change/edit their Gender Identity.
For section 4e-4i, the options we give are not Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual. The options are agender, androgyne, demigender, genderqueer or gender fluid, man, transgender man, non-transgender man, questioning or unsure, woman, transgender woman, non-transgender woman or additional gender category/identity please specify.
They can indicate their preferred name under “Preferred Name”
Yes, we share job postings with the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. We also include the following statement in every job posting.
LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits, and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.
EEO Statement
Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU’s Jesuit identity and character.
To learn more about the University’s Statement of Non-Discrimination policy
Employees can identify their chosen gender identity but not their sexual orientation.
Evidence of Coverage documents and Gender – Affirming Care are shared with employees who would like more specific information regarding their reproductive health coverage. On page 9 of the EOC, it highlights coverage and treatment for infertility, treatment and artificial insemination. In addition, Hysterectomies are outpatient surgery $100 per procedure after plan deductible, and are available to all people. Gender counseling, surgeries are available once approved by a Physician. Members are cared for through a program which the attached guide helps with the overview.
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As far as the specific treatment listed above, we follow our Clinical Policy Bulletins for medical necessity of the procedure and the diagnosis billed. We have provided some specific GRS benefits below but the Plan only covers network providers. Non-network is not covered. The excerpt below is from our Gender Reassignment Surgery Clinical Policy Bulletin and does state that screenings would be covered if medically necessary and again would be subject to the necessity and diagnosis billed:
Note on gender specific services for the transgender community
Gender-specific services may be medically necessary for transgender persons appropriate to their anatomy. Examples include:
1. Breast cancer screening may be medically necessary for female to male trans identified persons who have not undergone a mastectomy;
2. Prostate cancer screening may be medically necessary for male to female trans identified persons who have retained their prostate.
Coverage available to students. There is no dependent coverage under the plan.
Support Groups – Student Psychological Services
Students may receive and lend support through a variety of therapy and discussion groups. Facilitated by LMU Student Psychological Services (SPS), Loyola Law School students can connect with other students in the university in safe, virtual spaces. There are groups for graduate students and first-generation students. There are affinity-based groups for LGBTQ+ students, Latinx and Afro Latinx students, Black women, and Asian and Pacific Islander women. There are also groups for those seeking coping strategies and ways to improve their relationship with their body and food.
Student Psychological Services (SPS) and Loyola Law School’s Psychological Counseling Center provide LGBTQIA+ friendly individual and group counseling, consultation, crisis response, referral services, biofeedback training, wellness workshops and online depression and anxiety screenings. SPS is located above Student Health in the Burns Recreation Center and can be reached at (310) 338-2868. The Law School’s Counseling Center is located on the 4th Floor, Casassa and can be reached at 213.736.1122.
“The Circle” is a small, supportive, confidential weekly meeting of LGBTQIA+ students and their allies discussing issues related to sexual diversity and college life.
Wellness Workshops
LMU SPS is also hosting virtual, single-session programs to teach students skills and techniques to bolster their wellness. Led by the professionals at LMU SPS, students can learn how to manage their anxiety, build resilience, cope with their struggles with perfectionism, practice better sleep hygiene, and communicate and resolve conflicts with their partners.
To sign-up view instructions here.
All restrooms have a signage stating: Gender diversity is welcomed here. Please use the restroom that best fits your gender identity or expression.
In addition, we have single-stall, all-gender inclusive restrooms in the Law Library, and the Student Services Building, Founders Hall.
All restrooms have a signage stating: Gender diversity is welcomed here. Please use the restroom that best fits your gender identity or expression.
LGBTQI+ Inclusive Lawyering, Sexuality and the Law, Gender and the Law
All student organizations, including the LGBTQ+ law student group are funded via student fees collected by the University, and supplemented by university funding for special projects
Funding for students to attend LGBTQ Bar Association Gala ; Lavender Law
Yes, mandatory for all students
Loyola Law School works collaboratively with faculty, staff and students to create a safe environment. The questions above reflect all we do assist the LGBTQIA+ community. We take pride is being able to say ‘yes’ to most if not all of these questions. If we answered no, we are looking for ways to be able to change that answer to yes the following year. Thank you for your work on putting this thorough LGBTQ Survey together.