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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!

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 ceremonyNo 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 will participate in WVU's Day Of Giving this year!

This year isn’t just the LGBTQ+ Center’s 10th year in operation; it’s also our first opportunity to participate in WVU’s Day of Giving. For the last DECADE, we’ve done a lot to help folks at WVU get the most out of their education, and there’s still so much to do! From sending students to conferences where they can build networks with multidisciplinary STEM professionals from all over the US, to providing emergency funds as a part of a critical safety net to our most vulnerable students when things go really wrong, we’re here for every Mountaineer. 

Here’s the thing… We can only do what we do because of your help. Our work means a lot for all sorts of people at WVU, and it’s only possible because of you. Yes, you specifically can help us by donating as little as $5. We’re asking for your help to keep those resources freely available to all students.  We want to expand our impact and match our entire annual budget in one day: $5,000. 

Ambitious? Absolutely! But every Mountaineer deserves to feel welcome here. Plus, celebrating our 10th year in service to WVU? It’s worth going above and beyond. All you need to do to help us out is go to the WVU Day of Giving Website at any time on March 25th and follow the prompts to support the LGBTQ+ Center. 

LET’S GOOOOO!

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 turns 10 years old in 2026!

In celebration of this amazing milestone, WVU Art in the Libraries will host  a year-long exhibition 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, 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.

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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
  • and more!

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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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