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Free Testing

The Q Center partners with Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center (formerly Gay City) to offer free and confidential STI and Insti HIV testing right here on campus. Students, staff, and community members are welcome to drop in, ask questions, and take charge of their sexual health in a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. Testing takes place every third Tuesday of the month from 1:30–4:00 PM in HUB 315. No appointment is needed, just stop by! For questions or access needs please contact qcenter@uw.edu with the subject line "testing.". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Event sponsors: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center https://www.gaycity.org/. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Gender Discussion Group

This is a group facilitated in partnership with Ingersoll Gender Center for UW students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) who identify as trans (including, but not limited to, binary trans identities, non-binary trans identities, culturally specific gender identities, demi-gender identities, genderfluid and genderqueer identities, etc.) as well as those who are at any point in their journey of gender self discovery. This loving and supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process anything and everything gender related. Ask questions, find support, and grow. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Ingersoll Gender Center. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Gayme Night

Gayme Night is a fun, welcoming space for queer and allied students to connect, play video and board games, and build community!  We meet on Wednesday 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20 in the Q Center. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit qcenter.washington.edu.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Rainbow CIRCLE

It is a discussion group to build community and support international students who are LGBTQ+ and exploring and their allies. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Schmitz Hall (SMZ). Campus room: Schmitz Hall 250. Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Event sponsors: CIRCLE. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Gender Discussion Group

This is a group facilitated in partnership with Ingersoll Gender Center for UW students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) who identify as trans (including, but not limited to, binary trans identities, non-binary trans identities, culturally specific gender identities, demi-gender identities, genderfluid and genderqueer identities, etc.) as well as those who are at any point in their journey of gender self discovery. This loving and supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process anything and everything gender related. Ask questions, find support, and grow. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Ingersoll Gender Center. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Gayme Night

Gayme Night is a fun, welcoming space for queer and allied students to connect, play video and board games, and build community!  We meet on Wednesday 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20 in the Q Center. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit qcenter.washington.edu.

Q Center x Charlie’s Queer Book Fair

Seattle’s own Charlie’s Queer Books is coming to the Q Center for an old-school book fair AGAIN! Buy your next queer read from Seattle’s favorite queer book store, snag merch like stickers and craft kits, and experience queer literary community. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Event sponsors: Charlie's Queer Books (plz include this link https://charliesqueerbooks.com/). Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

A-Spec Discussion Group

A-Spec Discussion Group (ASDG) is a space for anyone under the asexual or aromantic umbrella who is seeking community and connection. In these loosely structured sessions, A-Spec folks will have the opportunity to share their experiences, discuss the issues affecting them, and seek support from their peers. Allies and folks exploring A-Spec identity are always welcome! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Free Testing

The Q Center partners with Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center (formerly Gay City) to offer free and confidential STI and Insti HIV testing right here on campus. Students, staff, and community members are welcome to drop in, ask questions, and take charge of their sexual health in a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. Testing takes place every third Tuesday of the month from 1:30–4:00 PM in HUB 315. No appointment is needed, just stop by! For questions or access needs please contact qcenter@uw.edu with the subject line "testing.". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Event sponsors: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center https://www.gaycity.org/. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Gender Discussion Group

This is a group facilitated in partnership with Ingersoll Gender Center for UW students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) who identify as trans (including, but not limited to, binary trans identities, non-binary trans identities, culturally specific gender identities, demi-gender identities, genderfluid and genderqueer identities, etc.) as well as those who are at any point in their journey of gender self discovery. This loving and supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process anything and everything gender related. Ask questions, find support, and grow. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Ingersoll Gender Center. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Gayme Night

Gayme Night is a fun, welcoming space for queer and allied students to connect, play video and board games, and build community!  We meet on Wednesday 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20 in the Q Center. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit qcenter.washington.edu.

Rainbow CIRCLE

It is a discussion group to build community and support international students who are LGBTQ+ and exploring and their allies. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Schmitz Hall (SMZ). Campus room: Schmitz Hall 250. Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Event sponsors: CIRCLE. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Let's Talk with UW Counseling Center

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students both virtually and in person to 1-1 support from experienced mental health counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.  Mental health counselors help students with insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, and confidential and no appointment is necessary. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Counseling Center  https://wellbeing.uw.edu/counseling-center/. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

A-Spec Discussion Group

A-Spec Discussion Group (ASDG) is a space for anyone under the asexual or aromantic umbrella who is seeking community and connection. In these loosely structured sessions, A-Spec folks will have the opportunity to share their experiences, discuss the issues affecting them, and seek support from their peers. Allies and folks exploring A-Spec identity are always welcome! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Gender Discussion Group

This is a group facilitated in partnership with Ingersoll Gender Center for UW students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) who identify as trans (including, but not limited to, binary trans identities, non-binary trans identities, culturally specific gender identities, demi-gender identities, genderfluid and genderqueer identities, etc.) as well as those who are at any point in their journey of gender self discovery. This loving and supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process anything and everything gender related. Ask questions, find support, and grow. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Q Center (HUB 315). Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: Ingersoll Gender Center. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Lavender Graduation

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: qcenter@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Target Audience: Graduates. Tuesday, June 9, 2026. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.