St. John’s University’s Second Annual Lavender Graduation

Thursday, May 9, at 4 p.m.
D’Angelo Center Ballroom
Light refreshments to follow

What is it? 

The Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous college campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students who have survived and thrived throughout the college experience. This cultural celebration recognizes LGBTQ+ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievements and contributions to the University.

More information about the history of Lavender Graduation

Who is invited?

All graduating St. John’s seniors (undergraduates and graduate students) who identify as part of the wider LGBTQ+ community are eligible to be honored at the ceremony and to receive a lavender honor cord. (Please RSVP below in order to be included.)

We also invite faculty, administrators, and staff to participate in the celebration and welcome them to receive an honor cord if they were not able to have a Lavender Ceremony.  

What can I expect to happen at this event?

Graduating students will be honored at a ceremony in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom, where they will receive a special lavender honor cord. The ceremony will also feature selected awards, a keynote speaker, and special guests from the University. Plus, there will be refreshments and photo ops!

All attending students are required to RSVP. We encourage you to wear your graduation regalia!

Organized by The LGTBQ+ Center, in partnership with Spectrum, St. John's Law OUTLaws and Allies, & SGI Q-mittee.