The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) aims to enhance Davidson College's understanding of issues related to sexuality.

The GSA represents those members of the Davidson College community who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) as well as straight allies. Those involved include students, faculty, and staff.

The GSA advocates for increasing awareness and acceptance of GLBTQ issues in all aspects of campus life. The GSA also works to provide a safe and supportive environment for all GLBTQ members of the Davidson College community so that all may feel as comfortable as possible in their respective sexualities.

Finally, the GSA aspires to be entirely reflective of and responsive to the range of needs and identities in Davidson College's queer community.

In addition to regular meetings, included below are some of the staple events and programs which Davidson College GSA is involved each year:

• Attendance at North Carolina Pride march and festival

• National Coming Out Day every October 11

• Barbequeer - a support and awareness dinner open to all members of the College community

• GLBTQ-related movie showings

• Social outings

• Speakers on GLBTQ-related issues; past speakers have included Hassan al-Menyawi, Shane Windmeyer, Judy Shepard, William Neville '03, and Wayne Pawlowski,  among others

• You Are Not a Stranger Here - confidential support group for students questioning their sexuality

• Day of Silence every April

• Drag Ball with Patterson Court every spring semester