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2026 Gradstravaganza Picnic

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Sat, Aug 29, 2026

12 PM – 3 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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All new and continuing George Mason graduate students are invited to Gradstravaganza, George Mason's annual graduate student welcome event! The Gradstravaganza Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 29, 12-3pm on Wilkins Plaza on the Fairfax Campus. Brought to you by Graduate Student Life, the Graduate Division, the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), Mason Recreation, Office of International Programs and Services, UL Regional Campuses ( Mason Square and SciTech), Student Involvement and University Life.

Featuring FREE food, t-shirts, games, crafts, giveaways, and plenty of activities to enjoy! You will also have opportunities to connect with academic units, campus resources, and graduate student organizations. Families are welcome!

NOTE: All food, giveaways, and this year's graduate student t-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, as quantities are limited. While the food, activities, and general giveaways are open to all Picnic guests, the t-shirts are for Mason graduate and professional students only.

See our website https://go.gmu.edu/gradstravaganza for more information, including a full schedule of activities, registration, and event updates. Contact Graduate Student Life with questions at gradlife@gmu.edu.

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Co-hosted with: Student Involvement, University Life, International Programs and Services, Mason Recreation, University Life Mason Square, University Life SciTech, Contemporary Student Services, Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), The Graduate Division