LBGTQ+ Services’ Programs

LBGTQ+ Services has a wealth of programs. See below for our monthly programs and our signature programs we put on every year.


Check out some of our upcoming programs that are open to all. If you want to work on an event together, email us at lbgt_wxgs@mit.edu. All events are free and open to all in the MIT community.

October/Early November Programs

LBGTQ+ Graduate Assistant Meet and Greet

Join us for an hour of creativity of making your own mosaic craft (great for any beginner) and building community while chatting with our new LBGTQ+ Graduate Assistant. Free Otto’s pizza with vegan and gluten free options as well.

  • Date: Wednesday, October 1
  • Time: 12:00  - 1:00  p.m.
  • Location: Rainbow Lounge (50-250)

National Coming Out Day

Come hang out with G@MIT and LBGTQ+ Services for a National Coming Out Day celebration. There will be flags, buttons, pins, stickers and snacks plus signs you can write and decorate about what National Coming Out Day means to you. Open to all.

  • Date: Friday, October 10
  • Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby 10

Paint Night with At Peace Arts

In honor of Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join the Office of Violence Prevention & Response (VPR) and LBGTQ+ Services in the Rainbow Lounge for another Paint Night, which will include free dinner, a live DJ, and guided painting with At Peace Arts. The event will take place the last week of October, with a final date to be announced soon. We hope this can be a night of community, peace, allyship, and healing for the MIT community and survivors of dating and domestic violence. We’d love to see you there.

Learn more about At Peace Arts here.

Picture Yourself: FLI Celebration

Come visit the Cheney Room to celebrate FLI Week of Celebration with LBGTQ+ Services and WXGS. There will be snacks, FLI button making, crafts, and a professional headshot by Corban Swain Photography. Showcase your pride, support, and connect with one another to build community and learn about resources. Open to all.



It’s a Vibe Workshop series is an interactive, multi-day program centered on storytelling, discussions, and actionable strategies to foster belonging and strengthen networks in personal, academic, and professional spaces for LBGTQ+ and ally communities.


The MIT Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony hosted by LBGTQ+ Services and Alumni Association. This event celebrates the achievements and contributions of LBGTQ+  and ally students, faculty, and staff. The event includes speeches, music, awards, and the presentation of lavender cords to graduating LBGTQ+ and ally students.


MIT’s National Coming Out Day is a celebratory event organized by LBGTQ+ Services. Programs have included: LBGTQ+ and Allies Family Dinner, workshops on “coming out vs inviting in”, LBGTQ+ and allies with LBGTQ+ student groups, LBGTQ+ movie night, and more.


The Rainbow Compass Mentorship program is open to all current students of MIT interested in connecting with LBGTQ+ faculty and staff. This year-long program helps students build confidence, learn more about LBGTQ+ resources at MIT, provide guidance and advice on professional development, and build LBGTQ+ and ally community at MIT.

Applications for ’24-25 year are currently closed

The MIT Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual event organized by LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) to honor and remember the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals. The day typically includes a live streamed memorial service, speakers, and educational programming to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the trans and nonbinary community.

The MIT Trans Day of Visibility is an annual event to celebrate and uplift the achievements and contributions of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Programs have included workshops, panels, and social events aimed at increasing visibility and building inclusive community at MIT.

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