Campus Pride Index
Colleges and universities want LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity, equity and inclusion of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index (CPI) provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ+ friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ+ campus climate. More information about UMSL's rating.
Lavender Graduation
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on our campus to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Whether you are graduating with your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, we want to celebrate our community members crossing the stage. More information during Spring Semester.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Every October at the University of Missouri - St. Louis is LGBTQ+ History Month!
Founded in 1994 by UMSL graduate student, Rodney Wilson, the month serves to celebrate both the history of our LGBTQ+ elders and the promise of a more inclusive LGBTQ+ future. October 11th is National Coming Out Day, an annual awareness day that encourages making the personal, political and life decision of living as an "out" individual. Each year, the Office of Student Involvement - LGBTQ+ & Diversity Initiatives works hard to plan and execute a month of LGBTQ+ related programming that is interesting, accessible, and supportive to our students, staff, faculty, and community members. Check the schedule in to October!
