More Commencement 2010 Information Details
- FAQ's:Commencement Tickets for Masters & Bachelors
- Schedule of Colleges/School/Institute Convocations & Reception/Commencement
- Student Speaker Competition
- What's the difference between Commencement and Convocation ceremonies?
- Ticket Information
- Additional Tickets
- Caps and Gowns
- Photo Opportunities
- Guest Parking
- Diploma Information
- Commencement Hotline at 993-GRAD
- Hotel Accommodations
- The Commencement Ceremony
- Mason’s Commencement on Cable
- Commencement Videos
The Commencement Ceremony
(Duration - approximately two hours)
- Prelude Music
- Processional followed by the National Anthem (please stand)
- Greeting and introductions by President Merten
- Presentation of Honorary Degrees
- Commencement Address
- Student Commencement Address
- Conferral of Degrees: Bachelors, Masters, Juris Doctorate, and
Doctoral
- Each dean will ask his/her college, school, or institute candidates to rise by degree program, until the entire body has been called. President Merten will confer degrees. Students will move the tassels on their caps from right to left.
- Recessional
During the recessional, faculty marshals direct your exit from the Patriot Center. Students exit from the front to the back. Please meet your family outside the Patriot Center. A sign language interpreter interprets the ceremony for the hearing impaired.
Mason’s Commencement on Cable
Please check the Commencement web site for all broadcast times www.gmutv.gmu.edu/Commencement
Commencement Videos
Order commencement videos online from GMU-TV.
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