Graduation Ceremonies RSVP

Schar School of Policy and Government Degree Celebration and George Mason University Commencement RSVP

Schar School Degree Celebration
May 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.
EagleBank Arena
Fairfax Campus

University-wide Commencement
May 9, 2024
9:30 a.m.
EagleBank Arena
Fairfax Campus

In order to properly plan for your attendance, we ask that you respond to the questions below.

For questions, contact: schargss@gmu.edu

Term of Graduation

Tickets

Are tickets required to attend Commencement?

Yes, all guests need a ticket to attend, graduates do not need a ticket.

Are tickets required to attend Degree Celebrations?

Yes, all guests need a ticket to attend, graduates do not need a ticket.

Is there an age restriction on tickets?

Everyone ages 2 and older MUST have a ticket.

When may I claim tickets for my guests?

Ticket links for each ceremony will be active on the graduation website and the last week in February. The deadline to obtain tickets will be March 31. If tickets are still available, a second opportunity to obtain tickets will be open early April.

  • First ticketing opportunity:

Master and Bachelor graduates will be able to obtain 6 tickets for Commencement and 6 for their degree celebration.

Doctoral Candidates will be able to obtain 8 tickets to Commencement and 6 for their degree celebration.

When should guests arrive to Commencement?

Doors will open 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony, seating is general admission.

General information

Is handicapped-accessible parking available?

Yes, in Lot A of EagleBank Arena and on Mason Pond Drive.

Is accessible seating available for guests?

Yes. Guests requiring special assistance may be seated with one companion guest in easy-access sections of EagleBank Arena. Ushers will be available in the lobby to assist those requiring handicapped and special-assistance seating. Accessible seating is near the number 4, 8, 13, and 17 portal entrances with clear views of commencement proceedings.

Who can I call with questions about the ceremonies?

University Events: 703-993-2853/ gmuevent@gmu.edu