Case Western Reserve University offers a Gender-Inclusive Housing (GIH) program in which students live in a housing option not based upon the residents' gender identity. This program—which began in the 2015-16 academic year through a collaboration among the Offices of University Housing and Residential Living and Learning, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the LGBT Center—aims to create a supportive and comfortable living environment for all students.
Gender-inclusive housing is open to all students but is especially intended for those who prefer to be in a housing situation not based upon their gender identity .
The program currently takes place in a quad-style residence hall. One quad has space for nine students (4 double rooms and 1 single) and shares a bathroom. The single room will be for the Resident Assistant (RA) for the floor. Additional quads are opened as needed, based upon demand.
We will reach out to students who express interest on their housing application to complete an additional questionnaire in MyHousing. Information from this will assist in completing roommate matches and housing assignments. Lifestyle characteristics from your housing application will also be used to match roommates.
Please indicate on your housing application that you want to live in GIH, and we will contact you about this program. Students must indicate interest in GIH and complete the follow-up questionnaire to be placed in Gender-Inclusive Housing and/or with a roommate who has specifically requested Gender-Inclusive Housing.
If you are looking for specific housing options but don't think this is the right choice for you, please contact University Housing (216.368.3780 or email housing@case.edu) to discuss additional housing options.