Southwestern provides several resources for the campus community to help support students who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups. 

JEDI Center
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center, formerly named the Office of Diversity Education, strives to elevate the voices of all individuals and cultivate a community of belonging. The JEDI Center provides resources and supports the continued development of a positive campus climate. Learn more.

All-Gender Restrooms
Through the efforts of a campaign led by students in SU Planned Piratehood, SU Fed Up, and the Office of Diversity Education, all-gender restrooms were established on campus in 2015. View a map of all-gender restrooms.

Captain’s Academy
The Captain’s Academy provides social and academic programs for first-generation students in their first year. Members can attend academic sessions designed to improve academic skills, create awareness of campus functionings and resources, and create a forum for sharing experiences and supporting one another. Learn more.

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides confidential, short-term individual, group, and couples counseling concerning personal issues. Schedule an appointment.

Cross-Cultural Center Library
The Cross-Cultural Center, located in Prothro Lounge 234, is home to the Diversity Resource Library. With more than 1,000 books, DVDs, and CDs, this library is an excellent resource open to all members of the Southwestern community. View our online library catalog.

Services for Students with Disabilities
Southwestern is committed to ensuring that no qualified students with disabilities are denied the benefit of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination. Learn more.

Spiritual Life
The spiritual well-being of every member in the Southwestern University community is vitally important. The primary focus of the Office of Spiritual Life is to assist members, not only in their personal spiritual health, but also to strive for the spiritual health of the community as a whole. Purpose and meaning in life is fundamental to spiritual well-being. Contact the University Chaplain to learn more about spiritual life programs, organizations, or support.

Immigration Procedures and Protocols
Find answers to common questions about Southwestern’s immigration procedures and protocols in this comprehensive Q&A.

Local and National Resources
A collection of local, national, and online services and sources of information. Learn more.