The Social Justice and Equity Center is excited to celebrate the identities and experiences that have shaped students’ undergraduate careers. To participate in our identity-based celebrations, please fill out the forms below.
Racial Justice
The Social Justice and Equity Center’s Racial Justice area would like to offer students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color an opportunity to receive a graduation cord of royal blue, white, and gold to symbolize the majesty and effort of their academic journey. In order to receive a cord, please complete this form.
Lavender Graduation offers us an opportunity to recognize and honor the achievements of our queer and trans students. It is a celebration of your accomplishments and offers an official recognition of the work you have done throughout your time at SOU. Celebrate with the Social Justice and Equity Center’s Gender and Sexuality Justice area by completing this form.
The Social Justice and Equity Center’s Veterans and Military Families area is delighted to designate Veteran status in this year’s graduation booklet, and celebrate Military-Connected graduates with red, white and blue graduation cords signifying SOU’s appreciation for your service and sacrifice. These cords are at no cost, are yours to keep. To add Veteran designation to your name in the graduation booklet, and to claim a cord, complete this form.