It's your turn, Class of 2023!

Winter Commencement will take place December 14, 2023, in the EagleBank Arena.

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Winter Commencement will take place December 14, 2023, in the EagleBank Arena.

Graduation - Winter 2023

Congratulations, Mason Graduates!

George Mason University invites you to celebrate your achievements at the Winter 2023 Commencement Ceremony on December 14, 2023.

Get Ready... Get Set... Graduate!

Before you take the stage to collect your diploma, there are few details that need your attention.

First: Get the Paperwork Done

Students must confirm their eligibility. Run your degree evaluation on Patriotweb, then complete and submit your graduation application by September 30th. Further information on this process is available on the Office of the University Registrar website.

Next: Get your Regalia

Attend Winter Grad Fair to purchase graduation regalia. Caps, gowns, stoles, cords, announcements, diploma frames and more will be available at the Johnson Center event.

Save the date! Grad Fair will be in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall at 10 am to 6 pm from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Then: Plan to Attend

Time Event
9:30 am Commencement Ceremony
1:30 pm Degree Celebration for CHSS, COS, SCHAR, CARTER, CVPA, CEHD
5:30 pm Degree Celebration for CEC, BUS, CPH

All Doctoral students will be recognized individually at the Commencement Ceremony. Other graduates will be asked to stand as a group when their major is called for recognition. The Degree Celebrations will provide the opportunity for all Bachelors and Masters students to be individually recognized and walk across the stage.

Ticket information for all celebrations will be available at a later date.

Graduate Students: Working on a thesis or dissertation?

In order to be eligible to graduate in the Winter 2023 Semester, all Master's students writing theses and all Doctoral students writing dissertations must adhere to specific deadlines.

  • The Format Review deadline for the Winter 2023 Semester is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27. All Master's students writing theses and all Doctoral students writing dissertations are required to submit their documents to UDTS via email for the Format Review.
  • All final copies of theses/dissertations and all necessary materials are due to UDTS by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1.