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Upcoming Events

Aug14

Dissertation Defense - Xiqi Fei - Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science

Aug 14, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exploratory Hall, Room 2304 or email xfei@gmu.edu for virtual link

Aug22

New Student Convocation 2025

Aug 22, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

EagleBank Arena

Aug27

SSB Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

Aug 27, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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New Student Convocation 2025

Aug 22, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

EagleBank Arena

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New Student Convocation, a bookend to Commencement (aka. graduation), is George Mason University’s official welcome for all new students. As one of only a few times all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class of 2025's entry into higher education and inducts them to a community of learners here at Mason. Students will receive a university sweatshirt and planner, followed by a lunch with faculty, staff, and students. Residential Students will arrive with their Resident Assistant (RA) and building, Off-Campus students check in at the West Entrance, doors open at 12:30 p.m.

* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.