A message from Judy Shepard -- Introduction -- 1. Out of the closet and college-bound -- 2. Finding the right school -- 3. Getting in and paying for it -- 4. You're in! What's next? -- 5. Being queer in the residence halls -- 6. Out of the closet, into the classroom -- 7. LGBTQ support networks and activism -- 8. Queer students and campus life -- 9. Dealing with homo/bi/transphobia on campus (and off) -- 10. Staying healthy, fit, and fabulous at college -- 11. Breaking away : what to do when not at school -- 12. Welcome to the real world -- Afterword -- More queer and candid quotes -- Glossary -- Appendix A. LGBTQ scholarships and financial resources -- Appendix B. LGBTQ academic resources -- Appendix C. LGBTQ support networks and advocacy -- Appendix D. LGBTQ career resources -- Consortium contributors -- Content partners.