Lavender Graduation

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The ninth annual celebration of IUP's LGBTQIA community and ally graduates will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room, Elkin Hall. The university community and all family and friends are invited to attend the graduation.

Graduating students must signify their participation in Lavender Graduation and request lavender graduation cords by completing the online form.

Please contact the LGBTQIA Advocacy Office with questions: Tedd Cogar at lgbtqia-support@iup.edu.

What is Lavender Graduation?

This ceremony congratulates and celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (referred to as LGBT) community undergraduate seniors and graduate students. It's an opportunity to recognize and celebrate graduate achievements and contributions to the LGBT community and/or the Indiana community in general.

All graduates who participate will receive a lavender cord that may be worn during the Spring Commencement and/or department ceremonies.

Why should I participate?

Who attends Lavender Graduation?

Will I miss my “real” graduation?

Do I have to be an LGBT leader or extensively involved with LGBT issues?

What should I wear to the ceremony?

Safe Zone Program
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-357-3219
safe-zone-info@iup.edu

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.