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Case Western Reserve University consistently ranks among the nation's top universities in such publications as U.S. News & World Report. It is also one of the most gay-friendly campuses in the country, regularly scoring high marks on the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index and in The Advocate's College Guide.

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is an annual event to celebrate the achievements of LGBT people at Case Western Reserve University. This year's Lavender Graduation will be held on May 1, 2013 at 6 pm in the Alumni House.

To register for the event, as either a Friend or Family member or as a Graduating Student, please click here.


Art Contest

We are holding an art contest this semester to celebrate LGBT Art. The contest is open to all students from CWRU, CIA, and CIM regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression.

All submissions should interpret, express, reflect, or be related to the LGBT Community. All forms of visual art are welcomed, including, photography, painting, sculpture, and drawing.

Submissions for the art contest are due by April 24, 2013. To enter please download this form, fill it out, and email Liz at lgbt@case.edu to schedule a time to drop off both your artwork and the form.


CWRU Scores High in 2012 LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index

This year Case Western Reserve University recieved a four and half out of five on the LGBT-Friendly Campus Pride Index.

The Campus Pride Index ranks schools based on 8 LGBT-Friendy factors including: academic life, student life, housing, and campus safety.

Please click here to see Case Western Reserve University profile at the Campus Pride Index. Which includes the breakdown of how we ranked in each of the 8 factors.


"We value the contributions of every student, staff and faculty member, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, political persuasion, sexual orientation or gender identity."

—President Barbara Snyder

Read President Snyder's full
Statement on LGBT Issues and Concerns