Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

  • Location: EagleBank Arena, George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir., Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Date: Friday, May 29
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Tickets are required for entry

For those unable to attend the ceremony in person, you can access the livestream of the ceremony here

TICKETS

Tickets are required for entry to the event. Everyone two-years old and older must have a ticket. All seniors will receive 10 tickets for the ceremony. Tickets will be handed out following graduation practice on May 28th, provided that all of their senior obligations have been met. Examples of senior obligations are: school laptop, textbooks, library books, uniforms, etc...

The capacity of the venue is 7500 for graduation ceremonies. We do not have additional tickets to distribute, however students may ask fellow classmates if they have extra tickets to spare.

SECURITY for EagleBank Arena

All attendees will be screened through metal detectors as they enter the venue. Please know that Eagle Bank Arena has very specific rules regarding what is not allowed to be brought. Attendees must follow the Eagle Bank Arena guidelines.

  • All guests and their belongs are subject to search prior to entry.
  • Staff will visually conduct bag and metal detection inspections to detect prohibited times to ensure the safety of guests.
  • Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets
  • Bags must not exceed 12"x12"x6"
  • Bag may be a 1-gallon plastic zip lock style bag
  • Non-clear clutch style bag that measures 5"x7" is permissible
  • Small medical and/or parenting bags will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Weapons (guns, knives, chains, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, tasers, mace/pepper spray)
  • Animals (except service animals. Emotional support animals will not be permitted entry)
  • Balloons
  • Fireworks
  • Cans, bottles, coolers
  • Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Metal or glass reusable water bottles
  • Laser pointers/pens
  • Monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, or poles
  • Noise makers, such as horns, sires, kazoos, whistles, drums, etc
  • Silly string
  • Wrapped gifts or packages
  • Drones
  • Luggage
  • non-collapsible umbrellas
  • Wagons
  • Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Skateboards, rollerblades, or hoverboards
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, ads, etc.

SIGNS

  • Sign, banner, poster, or flag may not exceed 18"x18"
  • Items may not be attached to a stick/pole
  • Items may not obstruct any sponsor/building signage
  • Item may not be attached, hung, taped, or draped over any part of the building

INTERPRETATION SERVICES

We are excited to announce that interpretation services will be offered during the graduation ceremonies in Spanish, Dari/Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Arabic. Interpretation services will be provided by KUDO.

KUDO is a tool that allows live language interpretation during large events such as graduations onsite or remotely.

You can access the interpretation on your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer: Using a Desktop/Laptop: Log in using the KUDO URL provided for the graduation ceremony. Using a Mobile Device: Scan the KUDO QR code provided. This will take you to a webpage. Once logged in or on the KUDO webpage, simply select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.

You can find out more about how to access interpretation services here

ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND SEATING

Accessible parking & seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individuals who require accessible parking should ask a parking attendant for help regarding accessible parking.

Wheelchairs: If a family member is in a wheelchair and needs to remain in the wheelchair for the event, there is wheelchair seating in each corner of the concourse (Portal 4, 8, 13, and 17). This space is extremely limited and as such, we ask that no more than one family member sit with them in the wheelchair area. It is a first come, first serve basis.

Eagle Bank Arena provides accessible seating for patrons who may have difficulty with steps. Approximately 400 accessible seats are reserved via signage for each graduation. When entering the building, patrons are level with row F, which is 12 rows from the floor. This row has no stairs to climb. All seating in the building is up or down the stairs from this level, with railings in most locations.

Rows E, F, and G are reserved for family members who cannot navigate steps. Only one family member may sit with this person, as this seating is limited. The rest of the family can usually find seating nearby in the section, a few rows above or below.

You can access the livestream of the ceremony here.