Lavender and Women & Gender Studies Cording Ceremony 2026
Recognizing the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 Graduates!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
The Lavender and Women and Gender Studies Cording Ceremony is a space to celebrate LGBTQ+ students and their allies as well as the graduates of the Women and Gender Studies program (WGST minor, LGBTQ Studies minor, majors, MAIS, and Certificate graduate students). All graduating students will receive honor cords to wear as part of their graduation regalia during University Commencement and Degree Celebrations.
Each graduate will receive cords and tassels that they are welcome to use as part of their graduation regalia at departmental, college, and university commencement ceremonies. The event is open to all George Mason University students, including those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, allies, & those affiliated with Women and Gender Studies. Friends, partners, family, and chosen family are welcome to attend!
We will give out awards to students, faculty, and staff, including the Feminist Leadership Award, Outstanding Project Award, Rose Pascarell and Ric Chollar Professional Service Award, and the Dr. David Powers Corwin Scholarship and Teaching Award.
GRADUATES: Please submit your information by Monday, March 30th by 5:00pm to be included in the ceremony PowerPoint, via this form.
ATTENDING? Please RSVP here.
For accommodations that require support from Disability Services, please contact them directly at ods@gmu.edu. If you have accommodation-related questions about the general run of program, please email the Center directly at lgbtq@gmu.edu.
Please be aware that a 1-week notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the University to arrange. Learn more about Event Accommodations here https://ds.gmu.edu/event-accessibility/
