Benefits of joining the CHEL learning community

• Community building through a year-long Cohort Model
• Dedicated counselors and staff
• Explore issues and experiences of LGBTQIA+ students in college
• Helps prepare you to transfer to a 4-year college
• Loaner Laptop for Learning Community participants (1 year)

Fall 2025 required* courses for CHEL

• COUN-43: T 5-6pm (hybrid)
• ENGL-C1000: MW 10-11:50am

*if you have already taken ENGL-C1000 or passed AP English with a 3 or higher and are interested in CHEL, please reach out to us at lgbtq@fresnocitycollege.edu

Apply for the 2025/26 CHEL cohort

LGBTQ+ Welcome Event

Join CHEL and RASFA to kick off the semester!

August 20, 2025
3-5pm
OAB 114

• Do I need to be a full-time student to be a part of the CHEL learning community?
  • No! As long as you meet the course requirements and maintain good standing you can be a part of the learning community.
• Do I need to identify as LGBTQ to be a part of CHEL?
  • No, we welcome allies!
• Do I need to be a part of the learning community to visit the CHEL space and go to the events?
  • No! Our space is open to all LGBTQ+ students and allies. Events are open to all members of the FCC community who want to learn and spend time together!

Campus

• Gender Inclusive Restrooms
  • For more detailed information, please visit CHEL staff
• Rainbow Alliance Staff and Faculty Association
• Fresno City College Basic Needs Resources

Community

• Inclusive Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Folks and Allies
• Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center (offers free STI testing)
• Casita Feliz
• Trans-E-Motion
• RCS Fresno (confidential support for victims and survivors of sexual violence)
  • 559-222-7273
• Marjaree Mason Center (confidential support for victims and survivors of domestic violence)
  • 559-233-4357