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Identity-Specific Cultural Celebrations

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As the Class of 2023 makes plans to celebrate its commencement, DePaul's identity-specific cultural and resource centers also are preparing to celebrate Blue Demons this commencement season.

​Graduation Celebration for Students of African Descent​

The 26th Annual Graduation Celebration for Students of African Descent will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120 AB. Please contact dpublc@depaul.edu​ with any questions.

Graduation for DePaul APIDA Students

ELEVATE, DePaul's Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American staff and faculty resource group, is proud to present Rise Up!: The 7th Annual Graduation for DePaul APIDA Students.​ The celebration will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Cortelyou Commons. Graduating students can RSVP and find more information hereContact the ELEVATE board at elevate@depaul.edu with questions.

Latinx Graduation Celebration

The 27th Annual DePaul Latinx Graduation Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in t​he Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120 AB. The deadline to register for in-person admission is May 25 at 5:00 p.m. Graduates are allowed a maximum of 2 guests for in-person admission, due to capacity restrictions.

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ graduates at DePaul University and will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 314 AB. At Lavender Graduation, attendees can look forward to fun, food, engaging speakers, and entertainment. A photographer will capture moments of graduates and their loved ones. Graduates will receive a lavender cord to wear at the commencement ceremony.

Graduates must RSVP here to ensure that they receive a cord and inclusion in the program. Please email lgbtqa@depaul.edu​ with any questions or concerns about Lavender Graduation.