Graduation Activities for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Masks will be required at graduation events. All ceremonies will be streamed on GMU-TV.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!
George Mason University holds its University Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10:00 am, in EagleBank Arena. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences holds two degree celebration ceremonies for our graduating students later that day: 

• A celebration for students receiving degrees in the humanities or interdisciplinary programs (May 20, 2022, 2:00 pm)
• A celebration for students receiving degrees in the social sciences (May 20, 2022; 6:00 pm)

Both ceremonies also take place in the EagleBank Arena. No tickets are required.

During the college's degree celebrations, the names of graduating students are read as they cross the stage. Students are congratulated by the dean and department chair and have their pictures taken by a professional photographer.

See the links at right to learn more about each of these events.

University Commencement
Bachelor's and Master's students WILL NOT be individually recognized at University Commencement, but will stand with others by major. The university website has more information about Commencement.

See below to learn:

• which degree celebration you should attend
• what participating students need to know
• how to request accommodations for those with disabilities
• how to get to campus, where to park, what hotels are nearby

We look forward to seeing all of our graduates, their families, and friends at our upcoming celebrations!