Gender Affirming Closet

About the GAC

The Gender Affirming Closet (GAC) was established in 2023. The main focus of the GAC is to provide students with an opportunity to explore their gender expression in ways that may otherwise be inaccessible to them due to un-affirming environments and access to adequate funds. However, the GAC and related resources are available to all Hopkins affiliates. The GAC project includes:

  • Affirm-wear (binders, packers, binding tape etc.) available for free
  • Opportunity to request affirm-wear outside of the GAC online catalogue for free
  • Pop-up event collaborations available

How to use the GAC

The GAC is open from Mondays to Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For official holidays and fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, please reach out to us to set up appointments according to our team’s availability. Email us at [email protected]! Remember to get a bag when you visit the closet!

Online Usage

The GAC Online Catalogue shows all the clothes we have in the GAC. Feel free to peruse through the items! The rows that are grey have already been taken from the closet and are no longer available.

After you find what you’re looking for (and hopefully more), remember the ID numbers and come over to the GAC at our office. You can ask the front desk workers to point you in the right direction.

At the closet you will find all the categories as on the GAC Online Catalogue. ID numbers can be found on the inside label of the items. Pick out your clothes and feel free to try on the clothes in the changing room. Once you have finalized your favorites, please leave the remaining items in the “Jumble Bin.”

Scan the QR code on the door to fill out a form on your way out. Your responses are anonymous and the form takes under one minute to fill out.

In-Person Usage

Once you’re at our office, you can ask the front desk workers to point you towards the GAC. At the closet you will find various categories. Pick out the clothes that you would like to try on by opening the boxes under any desired category. Feel free to try on the clothes in the changing room. Once you have finalized your favorites, please leave the remaining items in the “Jumble Bin.”

Scan the QR code on the door to fill out a form on your way out. Your responses are anonymous and the form takes under one minute to fill out.

Anonymous Usage

It can be very difficult to explore and understand your gender identity safely at times. For those who would like to engage with the process the least, we have created an anonymized process. Follow these steps:

  • Visit the GAC Online Catalogue
  • Note the ID numbers of the items you want and fill out this Anonymous Usage form
  • Visit our office for pick-up a week after filling out the form. Come during our office hours. Note that items will be placed back in the GAC after a few weeks.
  • Once you are at the office, visit the front desk and ask them for your items from the GAC and let them know your “Name/Label/Code/Pseudonym” as you filled in the form.
  • Items will then be provided to you. Complete this anonymous form to help us update the GAC Online Catalogue.

Didn’t find the affirm-wear you were looking for after your visit to the closet? Please fill out this Affirm-wear Request Form. This is specifically for affirm-wear (binders, binding tape, packers, breast forms, etc.) that you might be in need of. Keep checking out the GAC Online Catalogue for updates on your requests.

Getting Involved with the GAC

There are several ways for our partners to support this project!

  • Donate clothes during an active clothing drive. Keep an eye on our website for updates or reach out to the GSR team at [email protected]
    • Donations accepted for the GAC all-year; larger size feminine shoes, smaller size masculine shoes, affirm-wear, jewelry )rings, bracelets), accessories (tights/leggings, beanies/hats, bags/purses, belts), sleeveless tops, t-shirts/half sleeve shirts, and vests
  • Share information and advertisements about the GAC with your network

GAC Pop-Ups

Coordinate with GSR to host GAC on your campus or at your event. We have started out pop-ups and would love to contribute to your events and spread our resources! Please click here to fill out our GAC Pop-Up Collaboration Form.