Gender and Sexuality CenterWaseda University

The Waseda University LGBTQ+ Student Support Guide is a guide with information and resources to navigate your student life on campus at Waseda University.  

◆ Click HERE to access the Waseda University LGBTQ+ Student Support Guide, Version 8 ◆

The GS Center releases activity reports annually.

• AY2024 Annual Report
• AY2023 Annual Report 
• AY2022 Annual Report
• AY2021 Annual Report 
• AY2020 Annual Report
• AY2019 Annual Report
• AY2018 Annual Report
• AY2017 Annual Report

This guide discusses basic knowledge on gender and sexuality, tangible actions that individuals and groups can take on, and more. Please utilize this guide to create safer environments for circles and extracurricular activities so that all students, including LGBTQ+ students, can enjoy the activities free from fear and anxiety.

◆ Click HERE to access “A DE&I Guidebook for Promoting Inclusive Practices around Gender and Sexuality in Student Circles and Extracurricular Activities: Tips for the Leadership Teams and Individuals” ◆

In the “Rainbowing Waseda Project,” for the 2022 WASEDA ALLY WEEKS, our student staff took the lead in creating and displaying posters to introduce the diversity of gender and sexuality.

These posters can be now accessed as infographics.

Click the image to view the infographics

“A Faculty and Staff Guide to Inclusive Practices for Gender and Sexual Diversity” is a tool to help deepen faculty and staff members’ understanding of gender and sexuality and better support LGBTQ+ students by responding appropriately and providing accommodations that meet students’ needs.  

A Faculty and Staff Guide to Inclusive Practices for Gender and Sexual Diversity

Based on the concept of Universal Design and our aim to create an inclusive campus, information related to the Restrooms for Everyone (daredemo restrooms), childcare facilities, and barrier-free facilities, such as entrances, slopes, and elevators, are on the map.

Accessibility Map

As the following signage for the Restrooms for Everyone (daredemo restrooms) at each campus shows, the amenities of each restroom, such as wheelchair compatibility, ostomate compatibility, diaper-changing table, baby chair, care bed, and changing board, are indicated with icons. Anyone can use those restrooms. 

Please refer to the Waseda University Campus Accessibility Map for locations.

The Restrooms for Everyone (daredemo restrooms)

A video content was created with the purpose of increasing the number of allies (those who acknowledge and support sexual minorities.) The content includes; 1. Concepts related to LGBTQ+/SOGI; 2. Things you can do to become an ally; 3. Coming out of the closet and outing; and 4. What to do when someone comes out to you or when you are having troubles.

“Exploring diverse sexuality through “sexual minorities”