Who We Are

The Gay Straight Alliance at The University of Southern Mississippi is a group of students, faculty, and community members who believe in putting an end to homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, racism, sexism, and all other forms of discrimination. The GSA offers free education, support, and information to individuals hoping to learn more about our organization.

Mission Statement

To provide a supportive, safe social setting for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered persons and their friends and supporters, as well as any other interested parties recognizing sexual diversity on the Southern Miss campus.

To provide educational resources to the university and community regarding issues of sexual diversity.

To provide a vehicle of social and political action in regards to sexual diversity on a local, state, national, and international level.

To act as an ally to other organizations dealing with issues pertinent to our own membership body.

Get Involved

We meet weekly on Thursday's at 5:30pm in room 210 of the Thad Cochran Center. We would love to have you join us! Always make sure to check our calendar on the right of the page as we occasionaly have special events in place of our regularly scheduled meetings.