LAVENDER GRADUATION CELEBRATION

The CSULB LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Student Affairs would like to invite you to join them as they celebrate the academic accomplishments of all LGBTQIA+ students at the Annual CSULB Lavender Graduation Celebration.

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Event Information

WhenFriday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Registration DeadlineFriday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Important Note: Only online payments will be accepted, and payment is required to submit your registration.
LocationUniversity Student Union, Ballrooms
Parking Map
Contactash.preston@csulb.edu 
Cost to Participate

$5 

  • Registration and payment to participate in the program are completed online. All payments are final and there are no refunds.
  • You will receive two confirmation emails after registering. One will confirm your registration information while the other will confirm your payment receipt. Please be sure to list your email correctly to receive these important confirmation emails.
  • Submit your online payment with a major credit card/debit card or electronic check (e-Check) by the deadline.

*Note: If you have issue with paying cost, please contact Ash Preston at ash.preston@csulb.edu

AttireWe encourage our graduates to wear whatever kind of clothing you would like under the graduation cap and gown to express yourself and may leave the gown open to showcase said outfit. Graduates must wear their graduation cap and gown as part of their outfit for participation.
Participants will Receive
  • Each graduate may request up to 4 Complimentary Guest admission when registering only. No ticket is needed for the graduate. Additional guest admission may be requested after the registration deadline if seating is available. Graduates will be notified by email when tickets are ready for pick up.
  • A limited supply of Lavender graduation sashes and rainbow graduation cap tassels are available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. Participation in the ceremony is expected for all those who register and receive their sashes and tassels.
  • If you do NOT wish to participate but would still like to receive a lavender sash and rainbow tassel, please visit the bookstore. Please see the *Note for more information. 

*Note: Purchasing a sash and/or rainbow tassel from the bookstore does not mean you have registered to participate in the Lavender Graduation Celebration. You must register to participate.

ADA Accommodation

To request disability-related accommodations for the graduate, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form.

*Note: Guest ADA accommodations may be requested during registration. Keep in mind, our event location is physically accessible via elevator, ramps, accessible pathways, etc. The CSULB Interactive Map may be utilized to view campus accessibility routes.

Student ConductParticipants are expected to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon the university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life. For additional information, please review the CSULB Campus Regulations.