Upcoming Events
2023 Spring Commencement
May 18, 2023, 10:00 AM - May 20, 2023, 6:00 PM
Get ready... Get Set... Graduate!
Now is the time for George Mason University to come together and celebrate all that you have achieved. Invite friends and family to witness this awesome milestone in a collection of in-person ceremonies including University Commencement and individual college Degree Celebrations.
Spring Commencement will take place May 18, 2023, at 10 am in the EagleBank Arena.
Share Your Mason Story: Mason Student Commencement Speaker
We are looking for graduating students who are interested in sharing their Mason journey and experience to serve as this year's 2023 Spring Commencement Student Speaker.
If you are interested in applying, please apply by March 19th.
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 is February 28 thru March 2 from 10 am - 6 pm in Dewberry Hall
Plan to Attend your Degree Celebration and University Commencement
On May 18, 2023, at 10 a.m., President Gregory Washington will preside at the University Commencement ceremony in EagleBank Arena, which will feature student, faculty, and guest speakers. Guests will also enjoy live music during the event. Doctoral graduates will be individually recognized, hooded, and photographed on stage. All graduates will be asked to stand and be acknowledged by deans and directors. Separate Degree Celebrations will honor school and college graduates, who will be individually recognized and photographed as they cross the stage. The events will also feature guest speakers.
Working on a thesis or disssertation?
In order to be eligible to graduate under the Spring 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 Spring 2023 Semester is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28. 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, May 5.