We Are QARC
The Queer Alliance and Resource Center is a student-run organization in charge of providing social, educational, and safe sex programming for the queer and trans community on campus, and also acts as an umbrella organization for all active queer/trans communities on campus.
Our Mission Statement
The Queer Alliance Resource Center strives to transform UC Berkeley into a safe and affirming space for the trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer community. QARC empowers and enriches the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff at UC Berkeley through advocacy, service, and engagement.
How to Find QARC
Find us on Google Maps for general directions.
Please refer to the diagram above for more detailed instructions on how to find the entrance.
For ADA accessible walkways:
Approach HFA from the north near the Social Sciences Building and turn right into either path marked by the white arrows.
For the stairs:
Approach HFA from the south and walk up the steps from Bancroft Way heading north just past the auditorium (Building A) on your left, follow the path marked by the white arrow.
Both routes lead to the front door of QARC, where you can ring the doorbell to be let in!
Our Space
We have two open spaces located in Room A15 of the Hearst Field Annex where folks are free to come study and be in community. Pictured here is the front room known as the Cecilia Chung Resource Center.
Connected with the back of the Cecilia Chung Resource Center is the Kayla Moore QT BIPOC* lounge. This lounge is a safe space for QT+ folk who identify as Black / Indigenous / a person of color.
Come Visit <3
The space is open to all queer and trans+ students and allies between 12-5pm on weekdays (Monday through Friday). We are run by a dedicated team of volunteers, interns, and directors (who you can learn more about on our ’25-’26 Programs page! Want to be more active in providing direct support for the LGBTQ+ community? Check out our Get Involved page for more!
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