On-Campus Resources

• Pronouns 101 
• LGBTQ+ Definitions
• LGBTQ Coordinator
• All Gender Restrooms
• Rivera House
• LGBTQ+ Career Resources
• Bias Reporting Form
• Psychological Counseling Center 845-257-2920
• OASIS/HAVEN 845-257-4945/845-257-4930
• University Police Department 845-257-2222
• Title IX (Sexual assault, sexual violence, and gender discrimination)
• Follow us on Instgram: @nplgbtq

Off-Campus Resources

• Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
• Newburgh LGBTQ Center
• Mid-Hudson Valley Planned Parenthood Transgender and Gender-Nonconfirming Resource Guide
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) 

New Paltz Information and News

• Lavender Celebration
• Pronouns 101
• New Paltz begins the New Paltz Allies Program
• Letter from President and Executive Director for Compliance and Campus Climate to Campus Community on Task Force Report 2014

General Resources

• Pronouns: How do you ask?
• Hiding True Self at Work Reduces Job Satisfaction
• Transgender People, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (American Psychological Association)    
• Individuals with Intersex Conditions (American Psychological Association) 
• A Resource Guide to Coming Out (Human Rights Campaign)
• Coming Out as a Straight Supporter (Human Rights Campaign)
• Coming Out as Transgender (Human Rights Campaign)
• Tips for Allies of Transgender People (GLAAD)
• Gender Spectrum
• GLSEN Pronoun Guide

Lavender Celebration

A yearly celebratory event to honor and acknowledge the contributions of our LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors. Lavender Ceremony typically happens in May of the Spring semester, with registration opening around March and closing mid-April. 

Who is Lavender Celebration for? 

• The Lavender Celebration is intended to honor those students who identify as LGBTQ+, both individually and as a group.   If you happen to be a straight ally, you are absolutely welcome to attend the event as a guest, but you do NOT need to register.  While anyone is welcome to attend, honorees will be students who are part of the LGBTQ+ Community. 

What happens during the ceremony? 

• Similar to graduation ceremonies, we will have several guest speakers.  In addition, we will announce and read off each honoree’s name.   

Who needs to register for Lavender Celebration? 

• You only need to register if you wish to be honored as an LGBTQ+ student during the ceremony.  If you simply wish to attend/watch the ceremony and support honorees, registration is not required. 

How do I find out when registration opens or stay up to date with information? 

• We will have sign-ups for more information on Lavender Ceremony available at the 100 Days Until Graduation event. Additionally, you can follow @nplgbtq on Instagram for more up-to-date information. Feel free to email Fresia Martinez Olivera at martinef1@newpaltz.edu with any questions.