National Coming Out Day
Every year, the Center for Belonging and Social Change recognizes National Coming Out Day (NCOD), which occurs annually on October 11.
The coming out process is exciting, challenging, scary and beautiful. Knowing that every journey with coming out is unique, the Center for Belonging and Social Change wants to support all LGBTQIA+ students in their self-discovery process. Want to talk? Do not hesitate to get in touch with the CBSC's Program Coordinator for Belonging and Student Support, Ari Grubaugh, at grubaugh.20@osu.edu.
Programs
National Coming Out Day: Out & Fabulous Photo Op
Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 1-5 p.m.
Multicultural Center - What’s Your Story Lounge
Happy National Coming Out Day! Whether you're coming out for the first time or the millionth, celebrate NCOD with the Center for Belonging and Social Change. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to come to the front lounge of the MCC to have an “out & fabulous” photo taken that can be shared on social media, including in a digital collection to be shared during the keynote later this month, or simply as a token of personal pride. All participants will receive a History Maker t-shirt to commemorate LGBTQ History Month.
Coming Out Resources
While every coming out journey is unique, you can still rely on the knowledge of those who have come out before you. Below are resources to assist you in the coming out process:
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Becoming Out: a totally non-exhaustive, step-by-step guide to coming out from Scarleteen.
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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual+ from HRC.
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Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual from HRC.
- Tips for coming out as asexual from Tumblr
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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender/Non-Binary from HRC.
- How to Come Out on Campus from Campus Pride
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Do Ask, Do Tell: Talking to your provider about being LGBTQ from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Guides for LGBTQ POC
The Human Rights Campaign offers many guides on coming out, including guides specifically for LGBTQ POC: