Lavender Graduation, hosted by VCU Alumni, is a special graduation ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating gender and sexual minority students and their allies on campus.

All students who participate will receive a rainbow cord to wear with their academic regalia during commencement activities and will be invited to join an LGBT and Allies Alumni Chapter.

There is no fee to attend and up to three guests can attend with you. December 2012 and August 2013 graduates and their guests also are invited to attend.

This event does not replace the official commencement ceremony.  You will not receive your diploma until commencement.

Event co-sponsors

• VCU Department of Gender, Sexualty and Women's Studies 
• VCU Office of the Provost
• VCU and MCV Alumni Associations
• VCU Committee for Equity and Diversity
• Equality VCU
• QueerAction
• MCV Health Collective
• Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)

Register now! Deadline to register is April 19.

For questions or additional information, please contact Diane Stout-Brown (B.S.W.'80/SW), executive director, VCU Alumni, at (804) 828-7020.

Do you know a graduating student who would be interested in participating in Lavender Graduation? Help us spread the word by sending this webpage to friends. And join our Facebook group, and invite your friends to do the same!