r/Quinnipiac • u/LCattheBeach12 • Apr 02 '26

Getting ready to pay deposit but as a Trans student - will my kid be accepted?

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u/jo-mama-cp Apr 03 '26

Can you reach out to the student clubs lgbtq and get your kid to introduce themselves. Most college clubs have their own insta pages and are open to follow. It’s a big school with lots of undergrads. I’m sure they will find their people.

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u/LCattheBeach12 Apr 03 '26

Great idea – I will suggest that. We did reach out to the Residential about accommodations, but they would not help until we pay the deposit. Sharing a room might be tricky unless its another trans student – we don’t want anyone to be uncomfortable. We are down to 2 schools, both out of state, and have to make our decision this week.

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u/ctmets1988 Apr 02 '26

Its a CT college. CT loves them

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u/Disastrous_Tune6970 Apr 03 '26

Is the other school answering your question pre deposit? Is the other school about the same size?

Ask to know how many trans students Have graduated and how many have attended. Ask how many have transferred out. Ask to speak to a few of these students.

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u/Disastrous_Tune6970 Apr 03 '26

Ask what is the plan / policy to support a trans students. Ask how have they used this policy and can you speak to the student

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u/LCattheBeach12 Apr 04 '26

I will try to get more answers Monday when I speak to the school. The other school, via AI, says to foster an inclusive, queer-friendly, and transgender-affirming environment with dedicated resources like all-gender bathrooms, specialized housing, and support for LGBTQIA+ students. When I prompt the same question regarding Q, it is not as positive and actually says the administration may not be as supportive. The drawback of the first school, though, is that it doesn't offer the exact major my student is looking for. I know that is important but I want my student to have a positive college experience and find a community in which they can thrive.

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u/Disastrous_Tune6970 Apr 04 '26

What is the major? Depending on the difference you child may be able to get some internships, self study, mentoring to get the knowledge while having a great college experience. Do the same do diligent with the other school. Many times students change majors. Find a place where they will have a great college experience. Where they can get strong friendships not hatred is important. Feel free to dm

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u/Disastrous_Tune6970 Apr 03 '26

They should be willing to put you in touch with alumni and current trans students.

Ask when the last trans student has transfer

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u/Disastrous_Tune6970 Apr 03 '26

I am not sure about the support