Qmmunity 2026: A Day of Queer Joy, Connection & Community
Beginning on 2013 with an overnight retreat experience and continuing on until now, Qmmunity is back with a new, full day retreat/orientation experience for 2026! Previously offered during the summer as an extended orientation for new and incoming students, Qmmunity is now open to Rutgers students of all class years and intersecting identities.
Whether you are a first year student, transfer student, senior, graduate student, new to LGBTQIA+ spaces, or active student advocate, Qmmunity is your opportunity to connect, explore campus resources, and find your people.
Event Details
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Room, Livingston Student Center
What Is Qmmunity?
Qmmunity is an immersive, daylong community experience designed to help LGBTQIA+ students build meaningful connections, discover affirming resources, and feel empowered, supported, and celebrated at Rutgers.
Throughout the day, students will connect with peers, student leaders, campus partners, and organizations representing the vibrant diversity of Rutgers’ queer and trans community.
What to Expect
Qmmunity 2026 will feature:
- Meet “The Haus” and learn about the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities, the hub of queer and trans life at Rutgers
- Drag Brunch hosted by Alisha Day and featuring Primx Love and A’nylah the Doll
- Opportunities to explore LGBTQIA+ student organizations, campus life, leadership, and involvement
- Information about gender inclusive housing options
- Connections to LGBTQIA+ affirming health care and wellness resources
- S.C.R.E.A.M. Theater with the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance
- Queering SafeR Sexuality with Health Outreach, Promotion, and Education
- A student organization showcase highlighting Rutgers’ LGBTQIA+ and social justice communities
- Drag Bingo with fabulous prizes
- Community building, celebration, and more!
Find Your People at Rutgers
Qmmunity creates space for students to show up as their full selves, build relationships across identities and experiences, and discover the many communities available to them at Rutgers.
Come ready to connect, celebrate, learn, and experience queer joy!
For questions, accessibility needs, or accommodation requests, please contact the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities at SJE@echo.rutgers.edu.
Q-mmunity started in Summer of 2013.
