USGA Utah

USGA (Understanding Sexuality, Gender, and Allyship) is a student-led organization that provides a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Utah. Our mission is to foster understanding through open, respectful, and honest conversations about gender, sexuality, and identity—always through an intersectional lens.

USGA is a place of refuge. We are guided by compassion, a commitment to listen deeply, and a belief in the inherent worth of every person. We do not tolerate harassment, antagonism, or the outing of anyone based on gender or sexuality. We ask our members to be mindful of USGA’s political neutrality, and to be respectful of differing opinions regarding BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reporting individuals on the basis of gender and/or sexuality to the Honor Code Office will not be tolerated. USGA will neither support nor oppose BYU’s Honor Code and/or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do not align with or oppose any institution. Rather, we hold space for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. We welcome hard conversations, knowing that true allyship begins with the willingness to listen and the courage to grow.

We ask everyone in our space to respect each other’s names, pronouns, and boundaries. Please don’t make assumptions or pressure anyone to share more than they’re comfortable with.

While USGA is a supportive community, we’re students—not mental health professionals. If you’re struggling, we encourage you to reach out to resources like Flourish, Celebrate, CAPS, or others listed on our website.

If you’ve come to seek understanding, to be understood, and to belong—this is your place.
USGA welcomes you.

Dear USGA community,

USGA has always been a place of refuge. A space to be heard, to be seen, and to belong. A space built on compassion, honesty, and the belief that every person deserves dignity.
Today, we are entering a new chapter.

In response to the needs of this moment, USGA is expanding its reach. While we will continue to offer space and support for those at BYU, we recognize that LGBTQ+ students and allies across Utah are also in need of safe, affirming community. The need is real, and it is growing. We are here to meet it.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll see changes to our name, website, and social media to reflect this broader mission. These updates are not a shift in values, but a recommitment to them. USGA will remain student-led, rooted in care, and open to all who seek understanding and belonging.

Through every change, know this: we’re still here, and we’re not going anywhere. This work matters. You matter. And this space will continue to be here for you.

We ask for your continued support, your voice, and your presence. Help us carry this work forward. Help us keep this space alive.

This is still USGA — and this space will always be for you.

USGA Presidency

LAST ACTIVITY OF THE SEMESTER! 🥳
So sad to see the semester end! Let’s finish with a bang!💥
We’ll see you tomorrow at Kiwanis!

Stressing because finals? Hating the cold? Come get hot cocoa with USGA!
DM for address!

Dear USGA community,

The past few months have been incredibly difficult. The ban on Pride flags in Utah has left many in our community feeling unseen and uncertain about what the future holds. We know the weight of that uncertainty, the frustration, and the fear. We feel it too.

We also know that right now, many of us are struggling—trying to hold on to the good things, the small victories, and the moments of joy that keep us going. It’s not always easy, but those moments matter. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we are still here.

And let us be clear: USGA is still here. We are not going anywhere. We will continue to hold space for every person who needs a place to belong, to be themselves without fear. Our activism will not be silenced. Our community will not be erased.

Now, more than ever, the best way to stand against this is to keep showing up. Come to events. Engage with organizations that work nonstop for you. Don’t let anyone convince you that you don’t deserve joy, celebration, and love.
Your existence is powerful, and together, we are stronger.

Dance class part 2!!! Come learn some line dances with USGA! This is a beginner-friendly class THIS THURSDAY at 7 pm in the Provo City Library Room #201!! Bring your friends and wear clothes you can move in!

Tomorrow at 7:00 pm! Come paint pillar candles with wax. Bring your friends and your creativity.

Provo City Library Room #201

THIS THURSDAY! Come join USGA for a Q&A to celebrate Women’s History Month. Bring your friends and your best questions. Pizza will be served!! 🍕

✨ A Midsummer Night’s Dance ✨

Join USGA and step into an enchanted evening where whimsy meets the divine. 🌙🌿 A night of magic, mischief, and celestial revelry awaits—DM us for the address! 💫💃🏽

✨🎉 The Lineup is HERE! 🎉✨

We’re so excited to introduce the amazing organizations joining us at the Solidarity Fair! 🌈💖 Whether you’re looking for resources, community, or just some good vibes, these groups are here to connect and support you.

Come meet them, ask questions, and find new ways to get involved! 🫶✨

TONIGHT!! Come make new friends and learn more about other people in USGA. Bring a device!