Welcome Events

New Student Welcome and Cultural Community Receptions 

• At the start of each academic year, Multicultural Student Services hosts a large New Student Welcome event, featuring smaller break out receptions where students can visit affiliated student centers.  This event introduces students to University resources, faculty, administrators, student organizations, and initiatives designed to help support their transition to UVA.

Wahoo Welcome

• As part of the University's "relentless welcome" for new students, Multicultural Student Services hosts weekly events through Fall Break for new students to connect with our team and the broader multicultural community.  These events include new student welcome dinners, staff meet-and-greets in each of the centers, peer mentor activities, cultural community gatherings, and fun social and informational events every Friday.  

Recognition Ceremonies

Lavender Ceremony

• The LGBTQ Lavender Ceremony commemorates graduating LGTBQIA+ and ally students. The 2025 Lavender Ceremony will be held in the South Meeting Room (3rd Floor - Newcomb Hall) on Thursday, May 15th at 4pm. Please contact Carissa Temerson, Assistant Director - Multicultural Student Services, ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

Multicultural Recognition Ceremony

• The 2025 Multicultural Recognition Ceremony will be held in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom on Friday, May 16th at 10am and will honor graduating students served by our office. Be sure to check it out and help us recognize and celebrate this vibrant group of graduates! Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions!
   

Any graduating student is welcome to participate in these celebrations, regardless of identity.