Heavy traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus for regional community college and high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena from May 12 through June 16, 2025.
George Mason faculty, staff, and students are advised to use the general permit area of the Rappahannock Parking Deck or the Field House parking lots to avoid delays. Shenandoah Parking Deck (levels 4 and 5) will be open for limited overflow student, employee, and event parking on weekdays when graduations occur.
Monday, May 12
Northern Virginia Community College’s Commencement will take place at EagleBank Arena on Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14 – Saturday, May 17
- George Mason University Commencement Ceremony will take place at EagleBank Arena on Thursday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m.
- Degree Celebrations will take place on campus on Wednesday, May 14, through Saturday, May 17.
Tuesday, May 27 – Monday, June 16
- High school graduation ceremonies start at EagleBank Arena on Tuesday, May 27, and continue through Monday, June 16. EagleBank Arena will host up to three ceremonies on many days, so traffic will be entering and exiting campus from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please allow extra travel time on and around campus. See the full list of high school graduation ceremonies here.
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