Graduation Celebrations

Lavender Celebration of Graduates

Friday, May 1, 2026

Lavender Celebration of Graduates is hosted by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging to celebrate undergraduate, graduate, and professional LGBTQ+ students and allies who are graduating from Marquette University. Lavender Celebration of Graduates 2026 will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM in the Lunda and Henke Rooms in the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU). 

Register Here by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Unity Celebration of Graduates

Friday, May 8, 2026

Unity Celebration of Graduates is hosted by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging and celebrates our graduating BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and first-generation students and their journey to graduation at Marquette University. Unity Celebration of Graduates is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The ceremony will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm in the Varsity Theatre.

*We will no longer be handing out stoles at Unity Celebration of Graduates and will move to a unique medal to mark this special event.* 

Register Here by Friday, April 17, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Inclusion and Belonging