Now is the time for George Mason University, friends, and family to come together and celebrate all that you have achieved. Attend University Commencement and your Degree Celebration to commemorate your achievements.
Ready, Set, Graduate!
Your final semester at Mason is going to go faster than you expect. Make sure you complete all the steps required for graduation with our handy Graduation Checklist. We'll keep adding information as it becomes available, so check back regularly!
Interested in sharing your journey and experience as a Mason student with others? You could be the Student Speaker at University Commencement!
First: Get the Paperwork Done
Graduation applications were due February 22, 2025. If you missed this deadline, you'll need to complete a late graduation application form. Certain processes may be delayed if you apply late.
You must apply to graduate to be eligible to claim ceremony tickets or receive graduation communications.
Next: Attend the Grad Fair
Attend the Spring Grad Fair to purchase graduation regalia. Caps, gowns, stoles, cords, announcements, diploma frames, and more will be available at this Johnson Center event.
Spring Grad Fair will be March 4-6, 10am - 6pm in the Johnson Center's Dewberry Hall.
Then: Save the Date
Tickets will be required for both Commencement and degree celebration ceremonies. Ticket information will be available here late February. You must apply to graduate to be eligible to claim your tickets or receive graduation communications.
University Commencement
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:30 am
EagleBank Arena
What is Commencement?
University Commencement is the official, university-wide graduation ceremony at George Mason University. This event includes:
- Degree conferral by the University President.
- Remarks from both the invited Commencement guest speaker and the selected Class of 2025 student speaker.
- Music provided by the George Mason University Wind Symphony.
All spring and summer bachelor’s and master’s graduates, as well as spring doctoral candidates, are invited to attend. Summer doctoral graduates will participate in the winter commencement.
- Spring doctoral candidates will be individually recognized and hooded during the Commencement Ceremony.
Degree Celebrations
May 14 - 17, 2025
EagleBank Arena
What are Degree Celebrations?
Each School/College will host its own Degree Celebration to honor its graduates.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates will be individually recognized and photographed as they cross the stage.
- The event will also feature guest speakers from relevant fields.
If you are a George Mason graduate from a previous semester looking to participate in a spring graduation ceremony, please email gmuevent@gmu.edu for guidance.
Please Note
Security measures will be in place at all ceremonies.
Graduates will need a Tassel Stage Pass in order to check in.
All graduates and guests will go through weapons detection systems.
See EagleBank Arena's policies for more information on bag policy and prohibited items.
Working on a thesis or dissertation?
In order to be eligible to graduate under the Spring 2025 Semester, all Master's students writing theses and all Doctoral students writing dissertations must adhere to specific deadlines.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of University Events (gmuevent@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2853 between 9am-5pm M-F).
Congratulations on your degree and we look forward to seeing you at this important and celebratory experience for everyone!
Go Patriots!