Winter 2025 Commencement

Congratulations, CHSS Graduates!

George Mason University and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences invite you to celebrate your achievements at the Winter University Commencement Ceremony on December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the CHSS Degree Celebration following at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Both ceremonies will be held at the EagleBank Arena. 

Detailed information on the commencement ceremony and the Winter Grad Fair (to purchase graduation regalia, invitations, diploma frames, etc.) can be found on the University’s graduation website. Tickets will be required for both Commencement and the CHSS Degree Celebration ceremonies. You must apply to graduate to be eligible to claim your tickets or receive graduation communication. Please submit your graduation application by September 29th.

Congratulations on your degree! We look forward to seeing you at these important and celebratory events!

University Commencement 

University Commencement is the official graduation ceremony for students who have completed all degree requirements. President Washington will confer degrees and there will be an invited guest speaker, Class of 2025 student speaker, and music provided by the Green Machine. All Doctoral students will be recognized and hooded individually at the Commencement Ceremony. Bachelors and Masters degree graduates will be asked to stand as a group when their major is called for recognition.

CHSS Degree Celebration

The CHSS Degree Celebration will be held on December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the EagleBank Arena to honor Bachelors and Masters graduates. Bachelors and Masters graduates are individually recognized and photographed as they cross the stage. Doctoral graduates are not recognized at the Degree Celebration; they are recognized and hooded at Commencement. The celebration will feature guest speakers and performances. Doors open one hour prior to the ceremony. Additional information and tickets for the CHSS Degree Celebration will be available on the University's graduation website.

Please Note

Security measures will be in place at all ceremonies. Guests will need tickets which can be ordered on the University's graduation website. All graduates and guests will go through weapons detection systems. Please see Eagle Bank Arena's policies for more information on bag policy and prohibited items.