LGBTQ+ Student Life - Student Equity and Engagement Center

All-Gender Restroom Locations

LGBTQ+ Glossary of Terms

 Queers & Allies is NMU's student-led LGBTQ+ organization! Founded in 2009, Q&A has a large presence across campus. The student leaders and members are responsible for running NMU's annual Drag Show, hosting educational panels, holding weekly meetings @ 8:30 pm in Jamrich Hall, and more! Contact qanda@nmu.edu for more information

Each semester, the Student Equity & Engagement Center invites you to celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ graduating students with their allies, family, and friends!

Lavender Graduation is a time to recognize and honor the accomplishments of graduating LGBTQ+ students. During the ceremony, the LGBTQ+ graduates are given lavender-colored cords to wear for commencement.

*Graduates must reserve a cord and sign up to participate here: https://forms.gle/hWoFQ9TnXBDunczb9

Lavender cords are used due to the historical significance of the color to the LGBT+ community. The color represents empowerment, strength, pride, and community. The cords honor your history and your future as you step into life as a Northern alum.

We acknowledge that not all students may openly wear their cords. If it is required, we empower you to utilize the alternate use of lavender cords: The lavender cord signifies a special honor for students who have exemplified a quiet determination as they have achieved their scholarly goals.

If you would like to have a preferred name change please complete the "Preferred First Name Change" section of this form and follow the instructions here for submitting the form. The Preferred Name Change Policy can be found here.

If you would like to notify the university of a legal name change, please complete the "Student Identification Change" section of this form and follow the instructions here for submitting the form.

Click here to download a PDF

NMU's ALLIES Scholarship

LGBTQ+ Scholarships Database Through Campus Pride

LGBTQ+ Scholarships Database Through the Human Rights Campaign

Point Foundation - National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

Trans Youth Scholarships

NMU ALLIES is an organization at Northern Michigan University for faculty & staff of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Its purpose is to provide an avenue to offer visible support for a safe university environment for faculty, staff, and students who are LGBTQ+.

Learn more here.