The University of Notre Dame and Pepperdine University have repeatedly refused to pass LGBT inclusive policies, despite efforts by students.

The University of Notre Dame has continued to deny a request by its students to start a gay/straight alliance since 2007, and has not added sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination clause.

Pepperdine students have been trying to start a support group for LGBT students called "ReachOUT", but have been denied four times.

LGBT students and their allies want to start these groups because of anti-LGBT incidents that have happened on campus.

Please tell Pepperdine University and the University of Notre Dame to do what is right and pass LGBT inclusive policies, setting an example for other private, religious colleges. All students deserve to be protected and respected by their schools.