Maryland has held statewide protections for members of the LGBTQIA+ community since 2001. In 2014, these protections expanded to include gender identity and expression with the Fairness for All Marylanders Act. Since 2019, Marylanders could self-identify via gender markers on their driver's license or ID as “F” (female), “M” (male), and “X” (non-binary). Maryland Medicaid is legally required to provide additional coverage for gender-affirming care per the Trans Health Equity Act of 2024. International Transgender Day of Visibility is recognized throughout the state on March 31st.

In keeping with state precedent, the following resources are available on campus:

• Restrooms - Per Maryland state law, persons may use campus restrooms of the gender with which they identify. For those preferring a single-stall restroom option, those are available at the following locations: Kepler 212 & 213, STEM 410 & 509, Learning Support Center 111, Learning Resource Center near 354, ASA near 1013.
• Change of Name Form - Students who completed a legal name change or who want to be recognized by their chosen first name within most of HCC’s computing systems can complete the online Change of Name Form https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/docs/change-name-form. This form also allows also students to identify their preferred pronouns and request changes to their active directory username and HCC student email address. Legal names must be used for official documents, including but not limited to transcripts, financial aid documents, NJCAA documents and financial records. Questions can be addressed by the Records Office. New students may also request use of their chosen name, where available, when completing their HCC admissions application.
• HCC recognizes that students may use a name other than a legal name to self-identify. While students have the option of identifying their preferred pronouns on their admissions application or by completing the Change of Name Form, the use of pronouns is not required. Recognizing pronouns promotes a campus culture of kindness, inclusivity, and mutual respect.