Q Center

General Event Information Page

This page is for registered Lavender Graduates and attendees. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! If you have not registered, navigate to the “Registration Information” page on the right of this page for more information about how to register. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at qcenter@uw.edu with the subject line “Lav Grad.”

Event Schedule

5:00 PM – Doors open for check-in

5:30 PM – Welcome message and land acknowledgment

5:45 PM – Speakers and performers

6:30 PM – Graduation ceremony

7:00 PM – Dinner

7:30 PM – Event concludes

Checking In

Attendees will not be permitted to enter the event space until 5:00 PM and the weather may not be conducive for waiting outside. To ensure a smooth and safe check-in process, please DO NOT arrive early! 

When you arrive at the event space, you will be asked to present your Eventbrite ticket as proof of registration. To ensure a safe and joyful space, all attendees MUST REGISTER via Eventbrite to enter the event space. Attendees who have not completed an Eventbrite registration will not be admitted to the event. There will be no exceptions.

Our volunteers will assist everyone with where to go and what to do!

IDENTIFICATION: Bring your Eventbrite ticket (printed or digital). Event staff will need your Eventbrite ticket to confirm that you are officially registered for the event.

Graduation Ceremony

After the entrance procession, graduates will be seated in front of the stage for the welcome message, land acknowledgment, speakers, and performances. During the ceremony, graduates will cross in front of the stage to receive a lavender honor cord and a Lavender Graduation certificate. 

Photography

A professional photographer will take a photo of each graduate with their honor cord and certificate after they walk during the graduation ceremony. Graduates will be permitted to remove their masks for their photo.

Photos will be taken throughout the event that may be used in future Q Center communications and marketing materials. No-photo badges will be provided for any attendee who does not wish to have their photo taken during the event. 

Food & Refreshment

Dinner will be served by catering staff on disposable plates and utensils. If you have severe food allergies or dietary restrictions and did not indicate them in your registration, please email your request to qcenter@uw.edu with the subject line “Lav Grad Food” by May 30th, 2024. 

Indoors, tables will be set up for eating in small groups. Guests will be permitted to remove their masks to eat and drink. Outdoor dining space will be provided for guests who prefer not to be unmasked in a closed space. Small tables will be set up under canopies outside. Heaters will be available as needed.

Accessibility

ASL interpretation and live captioning will be available for the duration of the Lavender Graduation ceremony.

For attendees who are sensitive to chemical or fragrance allergens, there will be a designated low-fragrance table located near the stage. The Q Center cannot guarantee a chemical or fragrance-allergens-free environment, but we will strive to accommodate these needs wherever possible.

COVID-19 Safety

This is a masked event. Masks are REQUIRED for all attendees and participants unless masking presents an access barrier to participation. The Q Center will provide KN95/N95 masks and hand sanitizer on site. If you do not arrive with your own mask, our staff or volunteers will provide a mask for you. If you are physically unable to wear a mask, please notify our staff upon arrival.

Mask Policy:

  • Attendees will not be permitted to enter the event space without a properly fitted mask unless masking presents an access barrier to participation. If you do not arrive with your own mask, our staff or volunteers will provide a mask for you.
  • Neck gators and bandanas will not be accepted. Event staff reserves the right to make case-by-case judgments on whether an attendee’s mask is appropriate for the event.
  • Attendees will be permitted to remove their masks to eat and drink when the event meal is served. Outdoor dining space will be provided for guests who prefer to avoid being unmasked in a closed space.
  • Speakers will be permitted to remove their masks during their speeches.
  • Graduates will be permitted to remove their masks for their graduate photo.
  • Attendees will be permitted to remove their masks while posing for photos.
  • Attendees who remove their masks for reasons not outlined above will be asked to put their masks on. Attendees who do not adhere to the event masking policy will be asked to leave.

Security

Your safety and well-being are our number one priority. We have taken all necessary steps to ensure our attendees can celebrate this momentous occasion pridefully and fearlessly. For the safety and comfort of all attendees, there will be no police or standing security presence at this event. If you have concerns during the event, alert a volunteer or Q Center staff member.