JM-LLM Graduation Information

This page is your resource for all information about Scalia Law’s 2024 JM/LLM graduation ceremony. Visit this page often for updates.

JD graduates should visit the JD graduation information page for information about their ceremony.

Important Dates

Graduation Information

Spring Commencement — University Wide
Thursday, May 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.
EagleBank Arena (Mason Fairfax Campus)
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030

The University Commencement is officiated by the President of George Mason University and recognizes all 2024 graduates of George Mason University. The Law School will not have an official presence, but law students may participate if they choose. Information about the University Wide Commencement can be found on the Mason Graduation webpage. Tickets to the 5/9 ceremony must be reserved via the University Commencement Ceremony ticket link.

Antonin Scalia Law School JM/LLM Convocation Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Van Metre Auditorium, Van Metre Hall, Mason Square (Arlington Campus)
3301 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201

The Law School’s JM/LLM Convocation Ceremony is a special ceremony for JM & LLM law graduates only. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m., but students should arrive by 1:00 p.m. to gown, take a group photo, and stage for the ceremony.

Graduation Speaker

Sandra Castaneda (LLM ’21)
Vice President & Corporate Counsel at Marriott International

Ticketing for the ASLS JM/LLM Convocation

Each graduating JM/LLM student will receive five tickets. All guests, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket for entry.

You may pick up your tickets in the Grad Programs Office (Hazel 216) between March 11 and March 29 on the following days:

Please bring your ID for ticket pick-up. If you know you won’t need all 5 tickets, please turn them in or offer them to classmates who might need more!

If you missed the pickup window in March, make sure you have reserved guest tickets with Jenny Mendoza (jmendoz4@gmu.edu). You may pick up guest tickets in Hazel 216 until noon on Friday, May 10.

Doors to the Auditorium will open at 1:15 p.m. for guests. All tickets are general admission. Graduates do not require a ticket.

If you have a guest that has mobility issues, or requires wheelchair accessible seating or a sign language interpreter, please contact David Hull at dhull4@gmu.edu no later than April 19.

COVID Policy

See Mason’s COVID webpage for information about COVID-related health measures.

Van Metre Auditorium Policies

Weapons, food, beverages, and smoking are prohibited. Photography is permitted during the ceremony but we ask that you turn off your flash. Guests may not bring large bags into the venue during Convocation; please bring only small bags or clutches. Graduates should not carry any bags or valuables with them.

Parking

Parking is available in the Van Metre Garage, directly underneath Van Metre Hall. Accessible parking will be provided in the Van Metre Garage. See a map of the Mason Square (Arlington campus), and more information on parking. Please note the Virginia Square/GMU Metro station is just two blocks away!

Accommodations

Hotels near Mason Square (the Law School’s Arlington campus) include:

• Residence Inn – Courthouse
• Hyatt Place
• Hilton Arlington
• Residence Inn – Ballston

Hotels near Mason’s Fairfax campus and the Center for the Arts’ Concert Hall include:

• Courtyard by Marriott
• Residence Inn
• SpringHill Suites
• Holiday Inn Express
• Hampton Inn
• Best Western
• Comfort Inn

Local Airports:

• Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Reagan National Airport (DCA)
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

May 10, 2024 Law School JM/LLM Convocation Ceremony Timeline

More detailed information about the ceremony will be emailed prior to graduation.

Photography

Mason Events Management handles the photographer for the ceremony. Photographic proofs of graduates receiving their diplomas will be emailed directly to each graduate. For more information, please visit the GradImages website.

Student Bar Association Graduation Reception

Friday, May 10, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Hazel Hall Atrium

For more information, email mstuart6@gmu.edu

Caps & Gowns, Announcements, Class Rings, etc.

Caps & Gowns

Cap & gown orders closed on March 31.

LLM Cap & Gown

Please note: LLM graduates will need to click on “Law Graduates” and then on “Doctoral Rental Package” on the Oak Hall site to obtain the correct regalia.

The rental fee for LLM cap and gown will be $136.98; you can also order packages including diploma frames and announcements from the Oak Hall website. You must provide your name, height, weight, and hat size at the link to be provided. Caps & gowns will be distributed at the Mason Square bookstore May 1 – May 10 during regular business hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. You must pick up your cap & gown no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024. Please arrive early if you are picking up regalia on May 10^th.

Caps & gowns must be returned at a designated area after the convocation ceremony. The tassel is yours to keep.

JM Cap & Gown

The purchase fee for JM cap & gown will be $136.98. You must provide your name, height, weight, and hat size at the link to be provided. These caps & gowns are yours to keep. Caps & gowns for JM graduates will be mailed directly to the address you specify at checkout — you cannot pick up your JM cap & gown at the bookstore.

Announcements, Class Rings, and Accessories

To order graduation announcements, class rings, and other accessories please visit the Herff Jones website.

Contact Information