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Time to shine, Class of 2026!

Winter Graduation will take place December 17, 2026.

Graduation Winter 2026

Now is the time for 911爆料, friends, and family to celebrate all that you have achieved. Attend your School or College鈥檚 Winter Graduation Ceremony to commemorate your achievements.

 

Ready, Set, Graduate!

Your final semester at 911爆料 is going to go faster than you expect. Make sure you complete all the steps required for graduation. We'll keep adding information as it becomes available, so check back regularly!

First: Get the Paperwork Done

Graduation applications were due September 30, 2026. The for anyone to start the application process. Certain processes may be delayed if you apply late to graduate. 

You must apply to graduate to be eligible to claim ceremony tickets or receive graduation communications.

Next: Get your Regalia

Masters and Bachelors students can purchase regalia at the Campus Store from now until Graduation. Regalia will also be available for purchase at the Winter Grad Fair. 

Winter Grad Fair will be held November 4th and 5th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center.

Ph.D. regalia purchases are and any orders should be placed on or before 10/31 to guarantee delivery. Ph.D. regalia rentals are available in-store through 11/24. Please note that the Campus Store is closed over the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Then: Save the Date

Tickets will be required for all graduation ceremonies. You must apply to graduate to be eligible to claim your tickets and receive graduation communications.

911爆料鈥檚 Winter Graduation ceremonies will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at EagleBank Arena.

Graduates must register in advance to attend their college or school ceremony and claim guest tickets. Eligible graduates will receive an email in mid-October with instructions for registering and requesting guest tickets.

Each Winter Graduation ceremony will include the individual recognition of all doctoral, master鈥檚, and bachelor鈥檚 degree candidates.

Registering for your Ceremony and Claiming Guest Tickets

All students who are expected to graduate in Fall 2026 will receive an email from Tassel (gmuevent@tassel.com) with the subject, 鈥淩egister for your Ceremony鈥�. You will follow the links in the email to register for your ceremony and claim guest tickets if you plan on attending. 

Graduates wave to family members during Winter Commencement 2022 at EagleBank Arena.

Students are only eligible to attend the ceremony featuring their school or college.

Winter Graduation Ceremony 1

9:30 a.m.

  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)
  • College of Science (COS)
  • Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • Schar School of Policy and Government

Winter Graduation Ceremony 2

2:30 p.m.

  • College of Public Health (CPH)
  • College of Engineering and Computing (CEC)

Winter Graduation Ceremony 3

6:30 p.m.

  • Antonin Scalia Law School
  • College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)
  • Costello College of Business


 

Please Note

Security measures will be in place at all ceremonies.

Graduates will need a Tassel Stage Pass in order to check in at each ceremony. 

All graduates and guests will go through weapons detection systems.

See for more information on bag policy and prohibited items.

A view of a graduation event from an angle that we can see all of the graduates, the guests seated in the arena seats, and the speaker.

If you are a 911爆料 graduate from a previous semester looking to participate in a winter graduation ceremony, please email gmuevent@gmu.edu for guidance.

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Working on a thesis or dissertation?

In order to be able to graduate in the Fall 2026 semester, all Master's students writing theses and all Doctoral students writing dissertations must adhere to specific deadlines.

 

 


 

If you have questions, please contact the Office of University Events (gmuevent@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2853 between 9am-5pm M-F).

Congratulations on your degree and we look forward to seeing you at this important and celebratory experience for everyone!

Go Patriots!