To feel comfortable and safe in their living situation comes with a higher price tag for many transgender students living on the Hill. In 2013, UCLA Housing officials expanded options for transgender residents with the new Gender, Sexuality and Society theme community on a floor in De Neve Plaza and gender-neutral housing in multiple dorm buildings, where students of different genders are allowed to share a room. Read more...

Photo: Nyala Carbado, a first-year history student who identifies as genderqueer, said increasing access to gender-neutral bathrooms is the most important step UCLA should take to become more welcoming for transgender students. (Felicia Ramirez/Daily Bruin senior staff)