HEY SCHOOLS — WE SEE YOU!
Your Lavender Graduation deserves the spotlight.
Be part of the National Registry of Lavender Graduations the first-ever public record of these powerful celebrations nationwide.
- Celebrate your grads
- Show your commitment to inclusion
- Inspire other schools to follow your lead
Lavender Graduation is more than a ceremony—it’s a powerful affirmation of LGBTQ+ students’ achievements, resilience, and place in our shared academic history. Across the country, colleges, universities, and high schools are hosting these celebrations to honor the unique journeys of their LGBTQ+ graduates.
Now, it’s time to make those celebrations visible!
The National Registry of Lavender Graduations, hosted by the Lavender Graduation Legacy Project, is the first-ever public record of where and how these ceremonies are being held. By joining, your institution:
- Shows national leadership in LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility.
- Connects with other schools hosting ceremonies to share ideas, resources, and best practices.
- Honors your graduates by placing your celebration in a historic and searchable archive.
- Inspires other institutions to create or expand their own Lavender Graduation.
In 2010 at 64 years old, I was chosen as the Graduate Class of 2010 Keynote Speaker. As an African-American, I spoke of how wonderful it felt to be amongst like-minded Graduates that came together to support our accomplishments over the years regardless of our skin color. To have Dr. Ronni Sanlo at the helm, made the experience that much more relevant and unforgettable. Thank you, Doc. Those memories are forever emblazoned in my thoughts and have helped me to appreciate life and all of the trials and tribulations that embedded along life’s journey.”
— Shirelle Alexander
Whether your ceremony is brand new or decades old, your school belongs in this story.
Let’s ensure that every Lavender Graduation—past, present, and future—
is remembered, celebrated, and recognized nationwide.
Put Your School on the Map!
Join the National Registry of Lavender Graduation.
Make your celebration part of LGBTQ+ history.
• Showcase your leadership
• Connect with other schools
• Inspire the next generation
Our National Registry of Lavender Graduations Network is a coalition of institutions and organizations who share best practices about their Lavender Graduations challenges and successes. Be on our data base.
If you hosted or will host a Lavender Graduation, please send an email with the following information:
- your school name
- date(s) of Lavender Graduation
- hosted by your school or an alumni organization or off-campus organization
Where Lavender Graduations have taken place
We’ve been there! We know why it matters!
The following schools have hosted Lavender Graduations. Sadly, a number of these events have been cancelled but many community organizations have taken up the mantle to support those universities’ graduating students.
Testimonials
“Thanks to your support, our alumni group hosted our first Lavender Grad with over 50 students. It was deeply moving!” –
Community College LGBTQ+ Center Director, Florida
“The Manual made it so easy to get started. I didn’t know what I didn’t know!”
University LGBTQ+ Center Director, California
“Hosting our first Lavender Graduation was one of the most affirming things our school has ever done. The support from this Manual made it so easy to pull off.”
GSA Advisor, Chicago
Member:
NASPA
LGBTQ Leaders in High Education
Society of American Archivists
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals