Celebrate the completion of your challenging journey and your first steps into a new life and career. Invite friends and family to Mason’s in-person ceremonies, including University Commencement and individual Degree Celebrations.
College of Visual and Performing Arts Commencement and Degree Celebration
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
The College of Visual and Performing Arts, in cooperation with the school or program of your major, invites all 2023 spring graduates and their families, to the CVPA Degree Celebration.
- Tickets are required – more information to come.
- All graduates are individually recognized by name and photographed on stage.
- Celebrations include select speakers and performances.
- Caps and gowns are worn.
Please plan to arrive one hour before the start of your ceremony and follow signs to the graduates' lineup area. If weather permits, graduates will walk in a procession into the arena at the beginning of the ceremony. Main doors to the Center for the Arts open for guests one hour prior to the ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to attend the official university commencement ceremony as well which will take place on Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Accessibility at the Center for the Arts
Are you graduating this spring with your undergraduate or graduate degree? Interested in sharing your Mason journey and experience with others? You could be the 2023 Spring Commencement Student Speaker on May 18th! Please consider applying to be the student speaker at this year’s university commencement. The deadline is March 19 to submit your speech, with committee review to follow. Find full details on becoming the student speaker.
Are you graduating this spring with your undergraduate or graduate degree? Interested in sharing your Mason journey and experience with others? You could be the 2023 Spring Commencement Student Speaker on May 18th! Please consider applying to be the student speaker at this year’s university commencement. The deadline is March 19 to submit your speech, with committee review to follow.