She references how even open members of the LGBTQ+ community are allowed to participate in some parts of LDS Church membership, and compared that BYU’s policy is kind of zero-tolerance.

Orr hopes that BYU will change this and other policies surrounding LGBTQ+ students. In a Facebook post, Orr comments as someone who identifies as bisexual saying, “it’s scary to live with the fear that at any moment they could take away your degree.” Orr references how violation of BYU’s honor code can result in immediate suspension of student status and even a freeze on student transcripts. I didn’t know if I would be tackled, escorted off the stage, or what.” Orr say she was also worried her degree in psychology could be compromised by her statement.ĭespite her fears, Orr accepted the unknown consequences to do what she “knew was right.” “I understood there would be consequences, but I didn’t know what they would be. When asked if she was scared to wear her regalia to BYU’s commencement, Orr said she was “really anxious.” VP Kamala Harris to headline TSU Spring Commencement