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Lavender Graduation Celebration
For over 20 years, The Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center has proudly honored the accomplishments of graduating students at UCSC. At the annual Lavender Graduation Celebration, graduates of all academic levels and programs are celebrated in a uniquely queer way. Graduating students receive a lavender or rainbow stole in addition to enjoying refreshments, music, and student speakers.
- Register to attend the celebration (or to reserve a stole to pick up after).
- Nominate a student speaker.
Lav Grad 2026 will take place on May 31, 2026 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room (MPR) of College 9/John R. Lewis College. Friends and family are invited to cheer on graduates.
You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.