LGBTQ+ Center

At the LGBTQ+ Center, we are committed to advancing knowledge about genders and sexuality through education, engagement, and advocacy.

Registration for Lavender Graduation is OPEN! Register by April 12th!

Sunday, April 19 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Mountainlair Ballrooms

All WVU students graduating in December 2025 and May 2026 are invited to bring their loved ones to this unforgettable ceremony! No matter what you’ve studied, how long you’ve been here, or where you’re going next, you have earned your degree; you deserve a moment to have everyone recognize and appreciate that you have achieved your goals.

Graduates must register by Sunday, April 12th to be honored by name. Lavender graduation is offered in addition to, not as a replacement for, WVU’s Commencement. This event is made possible by collaborating with the LGBTQ+ Commission, the WVU LGBTQ+ Club, WVU’s oSTEM, the WVU Horticulture Club, Student Life, the Office of Graduate Life, and more.

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WVU Day of Giving, March 25. dayofgiving.wvu.edu

The LGBTQ+ Center THANKS YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP ON THE DAY OF GIVING!

We earned more than $1,200 this year!

With this sort of donation, we can make our events even more impactful!

Simply, we cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support this year. It means the world to us, and we know this will allow us to better support all students at WVU!

sculpture of the number 10, text reads "WVU LGBTQ+ Center Celebrating 10 Years, Call For Submissions. Share your story, share your legacy, 10 year Anniversary Exhibit"

The LGBTQ+ Center is building an archive of your stories and memorobelia!

WVU Art in the Libraries is building an archive of LGBTQ+ life at WVU across time! We're working with them to make an exhibit highlighting the Center’s history, impact, and community, at the Evansdale Library.

This exhibition will center your lived experiences (with stories, objects, images, and ephemera) that reflect how the LGBTQ+ Center has shaped student life, fostered belonging, and advanced community at West Virginia University.

Your experiences are invaluable, and we want to hear about them! So, if the Center has played any role in your life as a Mountaineer, or if you have information about the orgs that supported LGBTQ+ people on campus before the Center opened, please consider contributing to this display.

Telling us your stories is what will paint the bigger picture of the Center's impact over the last ten years.

The facade of the Lair with a deep blue sky as seen Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Upcoming Events

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OUR SERVICES

The LGBTQ+ Center offers a number of programs, services and resources to the University community and beyond, including, but not limited to:

Academic support
LGBTQ+ research
Advising of student organizations
Support of student initiatives
Title IX resources
Grant-funded issuance of WVU ID
ADA accessible and gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
Scholarship and grant support

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The WVU LGBTQ+ Center is committed to providing faculty, staff and students with the necessary knowledge and tools to enhance learning, access and opportunities.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Come see us during one of our events on campus for free resources, trainings, and community.

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Every contribution is impactful. Together we help students find community, support, and a sense of belonging.

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