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RSVP for Convocation 2014
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We’ll need the same responses to the questions listed in the form.
Date: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Patriot Center, George Mason Fairfax Campus
Keynote Speaker: Kirk Preiss
Student Speaker: TBD
Timeline of Events
- 1:00pm Line-Up in Parking Lot A
- 1:30pm Processional Preparation
- 1:45pm Processional
- 2:00pm Call to Order and Welcome
- 2:15pm Commencement Address
- 2:30pm Presentation of Diplomas
- 3:30pm Reception
- Doors open at 1:00 pm. Seats are first come first serve.
- No tickets are required for this event, bring as many guests as you like.
- Parking for this event will be available in the Patriot Center parking lot.
- Assemble at 1:00pm in Parking Lot A at the sign for your degree and major.
- You will be given a card to phonetically write your name. You will hand this card to the usher on stage; this is the way your name will be read as you walk across the stage.
- Wear your cap and gown when you arrive. You will not be allowed to participate without a cap and gown.
Will you be attending Convocation? Please fill out the Convocation RSVP form below to let us know!
RSVP for Convocation 2015
View FAQs and additional details about the day’s timeline of events. RSVP with the form below. All fields are required to submit your response.
Weren’t able to submit you RSVP via this form? Email us your RSVP!
We’ll need the same responses to the questions listed in the form.
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In case of Rain students should report directly to the Patriot Center floor, via the lower entrance on the “East” side of the Patriot Center at the loading dock door. You will be directed to your seats. There will be no processional in the event of rain.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Disability Accommodations” open=”false”]For disability accommodations at the ceremony, please call 703-993-9532 or email cosevent@gmu.edu.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Have questions?” open=”false”]Please contact Melissa Hayes via phone at 703-993-9532. Also, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
[/toggle]Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Convocation: 3:00pm
Location: EagleBank Arena, George MasonUniversity, Fairfax Campus
Keynote Speaker: Scott Ralls, PhD – President, Northern Virginia Community College
Student Speaker: Caroline Thomas, Biology ’16
Reception to follow
Timeline of Events
- 2:00pm Line-Up in Parking Lot A
- 2:30pm Processional Preparation
- 2:45pm Processional
- 3:00pm Call to Order and Welcome
- 3:15pm Commencement Address
- 3:30pm Presentation of Diplomas
- 4:30pm Reception
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[toggle title=”Guest Information” open=”false”]- Doors open at 2:00 pm. Seats are first come first serve.
- No tickets are required for this event, bring as many guests as you like.
- Parking for this event will be available in the parking lot A.
- Assemble at 2:00pm in Parking Lot A at the sign for your degree and major.
- You will be given a card to write your name as it sounds (phonetically). You will hand this card to the usher on stage; this is the way your name will be read properly as you walk across the stage.
- Wear your cap and gown when you arrive. You will not be allowed to participate without a cap and gown.
Will you be attending Convocation? Please fill out the Convocation RSVP form below to let us know!
RSVP for Convocation 2016
View FAQs and additional details about the day’s timeline of events. RSVP with the form below. All fields are required to submit your response.
Weren’t able to submit your RSVP via this form? Email us your RSVP!
We’ll need the same responses to the questions listed in the form.
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[toggle title=”Rain Plan” open=”false”]
In case of Rain students should report directly to the EagleBank Arena floor, via the lower entrance on the “East” side of the EagleBank Arena at the loading dock door. You will be directed to your seats. There will be no processional in the event of rain.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Disability Accommodations” open=”false”]For disability accommodations at the ceremony, please call 703-993-9532 or email cosevent@gmu.edu.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Have questions?” open=”false”]Please contact Melissa Hayes via phone at 703-993-9532. Also, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
[/toggle]Date: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
Ceremony: 2 p.m.
Location: EagleBank Arena, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Keynote Speaker: Alfred Grasso, MITRE Corporation
Student Speaker: Kinza Noor, Biology
Reception to follow: Exploratory Hall, 1st floor
Timeline of Events
- 1 p.m. Line-Up in Parking Lot A
- 1:30 p.m. Processional Preparation
- 1:45 p.m. Processional
- 2 p.m. Call to Order and Welcome
- 2:15 p.m. Ceremonial Address
- 2:30 p.m. Presentation of Diplomas
- 4:00 p.m. Reception
RSVP & Information for Graduates
- Assemble at 1 p.m. in Parking Lot A at the sign for your degree and major.
- You will be given a card to write your name as it sounds (phonetically). You will hand this card to the usher on stage; this is the way your name will be read properly as you walk across the stage.
- Wear your cap and gown when you arrive. You will not be allowed to participate without a cap and gown.
Will you be attending the Degree Celebration? Please fill out the RSVP form below to let us know!
RSVP for the 2017 Degree Celebration
View FAQs and additional details about the day’s timeline of events. RSVP with the form below. All fields are required to submit your response.
Weren’t able to submit your RSVP via this form? Email us your RSVP!
via cosevent@gmu.edu. We’ll need the same responses to the questions listed in the form.
Guest Information
- Doors open at 1 p.m. Seats are first come first serve.
- No tickets are required for this event, bring as many guests as you like.
- Parking for this event will be available in the parking lot A.
Rain Plan
In case of Rain students should report directly to the EagleBank Arena floor, via the lower entrance on the “East” side of the EagleBank Arena at the loading dock door. You will be directed to your seats. There will be no processional in the event of rain.
Disability Accommodations
For disability accommodations at the ceremony, please call 703-993-9532 or email cosevent@gmu.edu.
Have questions?
Please contact Melissa Hayes via phone at 703-993-9532. Also, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.