Friday, May 10th at 11am EST.
Venue: Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
GPS Address: 4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Spring 2024 Carter School's Degree Celebration graduates please review details below
Live Stream
The Degree Celebration will be live streamed on George Mason's YouTube Channel.
Tickets are required to attend the Degree Celebration. It is the graduates' responsibility to fill out the ticketing form to receive their guests tickets and pickup before May 10th. An email following submitting the form will direct you where to pick up tickets. If for some reason you cannot pick up your tickets, please see the ticketing table located in the lobby of CFA on the day of.
Graduates do not need a ticket. Guests are REQUIRED a ticket to enter concert hall. Children who will be sitting in their own seat will need their own ticket.
Center for the Arts important information
All graduates and patrons entering the Center for the Arts will be required to pass through a security gate. Bags and persons may be subject to search by event security. Please limit the items brought into the venue to help us ensure a smooth process and avoid delays.
If you plan to wear a face covering while attending the degree celebration, please be prepared to produce photo identification. For more information, see here.
Please note that noisemakers, balloons, and certain signs are among the items prohibited in the Center for the Arts. For a complete list of prohibited items, see here."
Regalia Purchasing
Grad Fair happening Feb. 27, 28, 29 in Dewberry Hall 10am – 6pm; after that time you can purchase directly from the University bookstore in person or online. Check graduation website for online regalia link.
Regalia Deadlines:
Doctoral —Last day to order if purchasing regalia: March 10
Last day to order rental regalia online: March 31
Bachelors/Masters—Last day to order online: April 14
After that date, purchases available in person at the University Bookstore while supplies last.
Faculty—Last day to order regalia: March 31
Please note:
- Graduates must arrive in regalia (cap and gown) at 9:15am
- entering through the side entrance following directional signs
- Graduates must follow directional signs to the right side entrance of building for check-in (Near Door A6)
- Rehearsal and walk-through at 9:30am
- The ceremony will last approximately and hour and a half
- There will be a brief reception after the ceremony in the lobby, please stay for cake!
- Tickets are required for family and guests, tickets are not required for graduates
- Doors to CFA will open at 10:00am
- tickets will be needed to enter concert hall and can be found in the lobby after proceeding through security if not already received tickets from your graduate
- Door to concert hall will open at 10:15am
We hope that you are able to join us!
Center for the Arts
Parking Directions
Mason Pond Parking Deck, 4371 Mason Pond Drive, just north of the Center for the Arts on Mason Pond Drive. This deck offers the closest parking and a walkway to the venue. Exit the Mason Pond Parking Deck on the 1st floor or 3rd floor. The Center for the Arts is adjacent to the parking deck, on Mason Pond Drive.
