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Affinity Groups 

Affinity groups at graduation are celebrations that take place in addition to the main commencement ceremony. They are specifically designed for graduating students who share a particular identity, such as:

  • Gender Identity: LGBTQ+ Graduates 
  • Race/Ethnicity: Native American Graduates,  Black Graduates, Latinx, etc 
  • Additional Shared Experiences: 
    • Veterans, Foster Youth, etc. 

Columbia College celebrates a diverse range of affinity groups. See below for a list of groups holding celebrations alongside the main ceremony. Questions? Contact: claimjumpers@yosemite.edu