Author: Zi Wang

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.

Follow Parking and Transportation on Facebook and X for updates. Contact Parking Services at [email protected] or 703-993-2710 with questions.

Starting Friday, March 7, spring parking permits will be available at a prorated price. A complete list is listed below and available on the parking website. To check permit availability and purchase a permit, please visit the parking portal. Note: Summer permit sales start May 1, 2025.

Spring Permit Valid Period

• Spring student permits are valid until August 15, 2025.
• Spring faculty/staff permits are valid until August 31, 2025.
• Adjunct/non-student wage permits are valid until May 22, 2025.

If you wish to change or deactivate your permit, please review the process below:

To Upgrade Your Permit:

• Please visit a Parking Services Office.
• The cost is calculated by taking the current value of the parking permit you are purchasing and subtracting the current value of your existing permit (See the Refund Rate Table).
• Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.

To Downgrade Your Permit:

• Submit the form online: Use the Permit Exchange/Deactivation form if the permit was purchased with a credit card.
• Visit a Parking Services Office: if the permit was purchased with cash or check.
• The refund is calculated by taking the current value of the parking permit you own (see the Refund Rate Table), subtracting the current value of the parking permit you are purchasing, and adding a $15 administrative fee.
• Requests to downgrade a parking permit are not finalized until you have been notified by Parking Services and given a new permit number.
• Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.

To Deactivate Your Permit:

• Submit the form online: Use the Permit Exchange/Deactivation form.
• Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.

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Fairfax and Science & Technology Campuses

Faculty/Staff and Off-Campus Student Prorated Permit Table

Permit Type	Prorated Price	Original Price
West Campus	$75	$120
Lot M & P	$120	$195
Fairfax/SciTech General	$170	$280
Global Center INTO Student	$170	$280
Lot J Reserved	$205	$340
Lot I Reserved	$220	$365
Mason Pond Parking Deck Evening	$215	$355
Shenandoah Parking Deck Evening	$215	$355
Rappahannock Parking Deck	$255	$425
Mason Pond Deck (Levels 3-5)	$270	$450
Shenandoah Parking Deck	$270	$450

Resident Student Prorated Permit Table

Permit Type	Prorated Price	Original Price
West Campus	$75	$120
Townhouse*	$130	$215
Fairfax/SciTech General*	$200	$330
Lot J Reserved	$225	$370
Lot I Reserved	$240	$395
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Levels 4 & 5)	$255	$425
Mason Pond Deck (Levels 3-5)	$270	$450
Shenandoah Parking Deck	$270	$450

* Townhouse—Only available to townhouse residents only;
   Fairfax/SciTech General—Only available to non-freshman resident students

 

Adjunct Faculty & Non-Student Wage Employee Prorated Permit Table

Permit Type	Prorated Price	Original Price
Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Rappahannock Parking Deck Rooftop	$35	$60
Adjunct SciTech Campus Tower Lot	$35	$60
Adjunct Mason Square Vernon Smith Level B3	$35	$60
Adjunct General Lite	$70	$115
Adjunct Mason Pond Parking Deck (Levels 1 & 2)	$90	$145
Adjunct Shenandoah Parking Deck Rooftop	$60	$145

Mason Square

Faculty/Staff and Student Prorated Permit Table

Permit Type	Prorated Price	Original Price
Vernon Smith General	$170	$280
Van Metre Reserved Faculty/Staff	$255	$425
Van Metre Reserved Student	$255	$425
Van Metre Reserved Day	$185	$310
Van Metre Reserved Evening	$185	$310

As the spring 2025 semester starts next week, George Mason students, faculty, and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases during the first few weeks of the semester. The following campus parking and transportation guide will help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.

During the first few weeks of the semester, we suggest allowing an extra 30 minutes to arrive on campus. Though some parking spaces are more convenient to your destination than others, the Fairfax Campus has more than enough spaces to accommodate all vehicles. However, many general parking permit areas fill at peak class times. Lots L and K are usually the last to fill and the best places to look if arriving on campus after 10 am with a general permit.

Parking Permit & Visitor Parking

A valid parking permit (virtual or hangtag) is required to park outside visitor areas. Those without permits should use visitor parking in the garages or in various lots with daily parking options. Virtual parking permits are sold online only at parking.gmu.edu. Permits are sold with daily, weekly, monthly, and semester options.

Traffic Supervision

At times during the morning, late afternoon, and early evenings, campus police cadets will direct traffic around campus. Please be alert and follow the cadets’ directions.

Share the Road

Please be mindful of sharing the road safely with an increased number of pedestrians and vehicles, including scooters, motorcycles, bikes, cars, and trucks. If you ride a scooter or bike, please wear a helmet for your safety, and do not park or leave a scooter or bike on any sidewalk or blocking any pathway. Get more tips on safely sharing the road on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

Event Parking Impacts, January 22-24

Lot L and the back of Lot K will be closed starting on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11 p.m. until Friday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. for an event at EagleBank Arena.

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Announcement Topics

• Virtual Parking Permits
• Short-Term Parking
• Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus Parking
• Mason Square Parking (Arlington)
• Shuttle Service
• Bicycling
• Carpooling Options
• Electric Scooter Parking
• Zipcar
• Contact Us

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Virtual Permits

Your license plate will serve as your parking permit. No more hangtags. It is important that your vehicle is associated with your permit, not just your parking account. Read step-by-step instructions on how to assign your license plate to your permit here. 

To remove vehicles that you no longer use, own, or possess, complete the Vehicle Deactivation Request form to remove the vehicles from your parking portal.

Short-Term Parking

Students, faculty, and staff who do not require parking on campus regularly may want to consider daily, weekly, and monthly options:

• Parking garage visitor parking: $5-$19 daily (first 30 minutes are complimentary by using pay station)
• Lots L/K: $11.50/day
• Lot P (Field House): $8.50/day
• West Campus Lot/Rapidan River Road: $5.50/day
• General Lot Evening (valid after 4 pm): $8.50/day
• SciTech Campus Daily: $8.50/day
• Lots L/K Weekly: $35
• Lots L/K Monthly: $85

Daily permits are available online at parking.gmu.edu. You can purchase them in advance on the parking portal or via ParkMobile when you arrive. Pay stations are available near parking garages’ exits and decks and in Lot P only. They accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and prepaid validations.

Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus Parking

• Fairfax–SciTech General, Lot I, Lot J, Lot R, and reserved parking deck permits are valid in the Occoquan, King, Discovery, Hylton, and Tower parking lots at the SciTech Campus.
  • Please follow signage in these lots, as parking spaces may be designated for various uses or permits.
• The Shops parking lot in front of Beacon Hall has faculty/staff, event permit, and 30-minute parking on the northwest side. The southeast side of the lot (left side facing the building) is for retail parking only.

At the SciTech Campus, daily parking permits are available online for $8.50/day or via ParkMobile at $2 for the first hour and an additional $1 per hour to a daily maximum of $8.50.

Mason Square Parking (Arlington)

You must work or be attending class at Mason Square to be eligible to purchase a Mason Square parking permit. Access cards are needed for both the Van Metre and Vernon Smith garages. Hourly visitor parking is only available in the Van Metre Garage. For more information, go to the Mason Square parking webpage.

Please use caution when approaching both garages with the ongoing construction of the new Fuse building.

• Fairfax–SciTech Campus permits are not valid at Mason Square without authorization from Parking Services.
• In Vernon Smith Garage, Mason Square general permit faculty/staff and student parking is available on levels B3–P1 and on level B4 after 6 p.m.
  • There is no guarantee of space in the general permit parking area.
  • Please pay careful attention to signage, as some spaces are designated for retail use only.

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Shuttle Service

Check the George Mason Shuttles webpage for spring semester schedules. Especially early in the semester, allow extra time to catch your shuttle, as buses may be full at peak times.

• Mason IDs are required; no guest riders are permitted until further notice.
• Every bus is outfitted with a bike rack, ADA accommodations, and Wi-Fi.
• Shuttle Tracker—Get real-time arrival info for Mason Shuttles and local public transportation. Download the RideSystems app from Google Play or the App Store.

Sandy Creek – Vienna Metro Shuttle—Runs between Fairfax Campus and Vienna Metro Station with buses every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday, increasing to every 20 minutes from 4–11 p.m., and limited service on weekends from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Fairfax-Science and Technology Campus Shuttle—Connects Fairfax Campus with the SciTech Campus, operating Monday–Thursday from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with departures every 30–40 minutes, and Fridays with departures every 70 minutes. Weekend service is every two hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Gunston Go-Bus—Provides service between various locations, including The RAC, Sandy Creek Transit Center, and Fair Oaks Mall, among others.

Fairfax/Mason Square (Arlington) Shuttle—Operates between Sandy Creek Transit Center and Van Metre/Hazel Hall with hourly service Monday-Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 11:05 p.m. and limited Friday service; no weekend service.

West Campus Shuttle—Runs between West Campus Parking Lot and Presidents Park, with service every 20 minutes during peak hours, and every 40 minutes thereafter. No weekend service; use the On-Demand Shuttle instead.

On-Demand Shuttles (weekends only)—Offers shared-ride service with designated pick-up and drop-off points focused around the Fairfax Campus; does not serve Mason Square or the SciTech Campus.

Fairfax City CUE Bus—Students and employees can ride any of the four Fairfax City CUE routes to and from the Rappahannock River Lane stop. The CUE bus travels throughout Fairfax City and to the Vienna Metro station for free.

Contact Us: [email protected]  |  703-993-2828
Follow Us on X (@MasonShuttles)

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Alternative Transportation Options

Bicycling

As a recognized bicycle-friendly university, George Mason has more than 1,400 bicycle parking spaces around the Fairfax Campus, as well as plenty of bike racks at the regional campuses. Go to bike.gmu.edu for more information.

• Covered bike parking is available under shelters around campus and on Levels 1 and 2 of Rappahannock River Deck.
• George Mason’s bicycle registration program offers registrants free bike locks and bike lights.
• The Patriot Bikes check-out program is available at The RAC and the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
• Three Capital Bikeshare stations are available on the Fairfax Campus, connecting to Fairfax City and the region. Discounted student memberships are available.

There is a dismount zone on the sidewalk between the East Building and Enterprise Hall. Golf carts are not permitted in the dismount zone, and those using bikes, scooters, skateboards, or skates must dismount and walk. This is for everyone’s safety.

Carpooling Options

Students and employees may qualify for a 20–40% rebate on their reserved parking permits by carpooling. Go to the carpool/vanpool page for more information.

The Carpool Zones provide designated locations for share riders to drop off between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., Monday–Friday. To park in a carpool zone, you must have at least two people in the car, including the driver, and a general student or faculty/staff parking permit.

• Lot A Carpool Zone: Accessed from Mattaponi River Lane
• Rappahannock River Deck Carpool Zone: The first level of the Rappahannock River Deck General permit area

MasonCommutes: Find carpool partners or a bike or transit buddy within the George Mason community. Propose a trip or request rides on Mason Commutes, the go-to place for ridesharing.

• Sign up with your Mason Net ID and password on MasonCommutes.
• Carpooling can be a great way to save money and to reduce George Mason’s carbon footprint.

Electric Scooter Parking

• Electric personal scooters and shared mobility scooters do not require a permit. They must be parked at a designated scooter corral parking area located around campus or at or adjacent to a bike rack. Get more information.
• Please remember that electric bikes, scooters, and other electric personal transportation devices cannot be brought indoors at George Mason.

Zipcar

• Zipcars on the first level of the Rappahannock Deck and in Lot R and are available for rental by the hour. Get more information and sign up for George Mason discounts for Zipcar.

 

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Contact Us

Website: Transportation website  |  Office Hours and Locations

Email
Parking: [email protected] or [email protected]
Shuttle: [email protected]

Follow Us on Facebook, X (@MasonParking and @MasonShuttles), and Instagram

Starting July 28, 2025, fall parking permits will be available for purchase on the Parking Portal. A complete list is listed below and is also available on the parking website. See below for sale starting dates:

Fall 2025 Permit Sales Dates

• Monday, July 28, 8 am ET: Faculty & Staff, Graduate Students, and Senior
• Tuesday, July 29, 8 am ET: Juniors and Sophomores
• Wednesday, July 30, 8 am ET: Freshmen

Virtual Permits

As a reminder, most permits are virtual permits, meaning one will not be issued or mailed a physical hangtag permit. Your license plate serves as your permit. Your permit will be valid once purchased. Instructions on how to add and change your vehicles are available online. Please note that your license plate must be attached to your permit, not just your parking account.

Fall Permit Validation Period

• Student fall semester permits are valid until January 15, 2026.
• Faculty/staff fall semester permits are valid until January 31, 2026.
• Non-Student Wage and Adjunct semester permits are valid January 22,2026

Helpful Links

• Daily and other temporary parking options
• Permit regulations: Where Can I Park?
• Short-Term/Visitor Parking
• Parking & Transportation Quiz: Not sure which permit to purchase? Take a short quiz to see our recommendations.

 

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Fairfax and Science & Technology Campuses

Faculty/Staff Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
West Campus	$125
Lot M&P	$200
Fairfax/SciTech General	$290
Lot J Reserved	$350
Shenandoah Parking Deck Evening (After 4 pm)	$365
Mason Pond Parking Deck Evening (After 4 pm)	$365
Lot I Reserved	$375
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Levels 4 & 5)	$440
Mason Pond Deck (Levels 3-5)	$465
Shenandoah Parking Deck	$465

Off-Campus Student Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
West Campus	$125
Lot M&P	$200
Fairfax/SciTech General	$290
Lot J Reserved	$350
Shenandoah Parking Deck Evening (After 4 pm)	$365
Mason Pond Parking Deck Evening (After 4 pm)	$365
Lot I Reserved	$375
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Levels 4 & 5)	$440
Mason Pond Deck (Levels 3-5)	$465
Shenandoah Parking Deck	$465

On-Campus Resident Student Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
West Campus	$125
Resident General Lite	$220
Townhouse1	$220
Fairfax/SciTech General2	$340
Cabrera Global Center	$340
Lot J Reserved	$380
Beacon Hall3	$390
Lot R Reserved4	$395
Lot I Reserved	$405
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Levels 4 & 5)	$440
Mason Pond Deck (Levels 3-5)	$465
Shenandoah Parking Deck	$465

¹ Townhouse residents only
² Only Available to Non-Freshman Resident Students
³ Beacon Hall residents only
⁴ Only available to residents of Potomac Heights and Liberty Square

Mason Square

Faculty/Staff and Student Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
Vernon Smith General	$290
Van Metre Reserved Faculty/Staff	$440
Van Metre Reserved Student	$440
Van Metre Reserved Day (Until 6 pm)	$320
Van Metre Reserved Evening (After 2 pm)	$320

Adjunct/Non-Student Wage

Adjunct Faculty and Non-Student Wage Employee Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Rappahannock Deck (Rooftop Only)	$65
Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Tower Lot (SciTech Campus)	$65
Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Mason Square (Level B3 of Vernon Smith Garage Only)	$65
Adjunct General Lite (Lots K, M, O, P, & PV Only)	$120
Adjunct Mason Pond Deck (Levels 1 & 2)	$150
Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Shenandoah Deck (Rooftop Only)	$150

Motorcycle Permits

Motorcycle Permit Options

Permit Type	Permit Price
Motorcycle Surface Lot Permit	$75
Motorcycle Deck Permit	$140

 

As the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester rapidly approaches, Mason students, faculty and staff are reminded that traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases, especially during the first few weeks of the semester. The following campus parking and transportation guide will help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.

During the first few weeks of the semester, we suggest allowing an extra 30 minutes to arrive on campus. Though some parking spaces are more convenient to your destination than others, the Fairfax Campus has more than enough spaces to accommodate all vehicles. However, many general parking permit areas fill at peak class times.

At times during the morning, late afternoon and early evenings, campus police cadets will be directing traffic around campus. Please be alert and follow the cadets’ directions.

As the new academic year begins, please remember that campuses will be busier. Please be mindful of sharing the road safely with an increased number of pedestrians as well as vehicles including scooters, motorcycles, bikes, cars and trucks.  Get more tips on safely sharing the road at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration website.

Virtual Permits

You must have associated your license plate with your parking permit by August 1 or when you purchase a new semester permit. Starting with the fall 2023 semester, Mason transitioned to a program in which your license plate serves as your parking credential. Hangtag permits will no longer be issued (with very few exceptions).

For guidance on how to associate vehicles to a permit, follow the step-by-step instructions on the Parking and Transportation website. To remove vehicles that you no longer use, own, or possess, complete the Vehicle Deactivation Request form to remove the vehicles from your parking portal.

Virtual parking permits will be sold online only at parking.gmu.edu. Permits will be sold as daily, weekly, monthly, and semester options.

Shuttle – Fall 2023 Shuttle Service

Check the Mason Shuttles page for Fall 2023 semester schedules. This information is also available on the shuttle schedules overview.

• Shuttles are free to students and employees.
• Mason IDs are required; no guest riders until further notice.
• Every bus is outfitted with a bike rack and Wi-Fi.

Mason Shuttles uses a real-time transit service called RideSystems. Download the RideSystems app from Google Play or the App Store or visit the track your shuttle website to see when the next shuttle is arriving. The real-time arrival info for shuttles and local public transportation can also be viewed in the Mobile Mason app.

 

Sandy Creek – Vienna Metro shuttle

• Operates from Fairfax Campus to the Vienna Metro station and runs continuously with buses every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and every 20 minutes from 4-11 p.m. Prior to 7 a.m., please use the CUE bus.
• Limited service 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends 

Fairfax-Science and Technology Campus shuttle

• Provides service between the Fairfax Campus and the Science and Technology Campus (Prince William/Manassas).
• Shuttle service Monday-Thursday between 6 a.m. to 11:35 p.m. (last departure from Colgan Hall at the SciTech Campus, with departures every 40 minutes and between 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Fridays (with departures every 80 minutes).
• Weekend service every two hours is also available for the Fairfax-Science and Technology (SciTech) shuttle between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (last departure from Colgan Hall).
• Manassas Mall shuttle stop is located between doors 3 and 4 (between Wal-Mart and the former Sears). Park’n’ride parking is available at the mall in designated areas only.
• Commuters also have the option to park at the Science and Technology Campus with a valid parking permit or use pay-by-space visitor parking and ride the shuttle.

Gunston Go-Bus

Provides service between the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC), Rappahannock River Lane, Masonvale, Sandy Creek Transit Center, Fair Lakes, Whole Foods, Fair Lakes Promenade, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and Ridge Top Road.

 

Fairfax/Mason Square (Arlington)

• The Fairfax/Mason Square shuttle operates between Sandy Creek Transit Center (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Hall (Mason Square) with stops at Rappahannock River Lane on the Fairfax Campus and at Fairfax Circle (intersection of Route 29 and Circle Woods Drive).
• Shuttle service on an hourly basis Monday-Thursday between 7:15 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. (last departure from Mason Square) and from 7:15 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. (last departure from Mason Square) on Fridays. No weekend service.

West Campus

• Provides service between the West Campus Parking Lot and Presidents Park, with stops at the Field House, the RAC, Ángel Cabrera Global Center, Patriot Circle/Mason Pond Drive, and Rappahannock River Lane.
• Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Service every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; all other times every 40 minutes); last departure from Presidents Park at 10:40 p.m.
• Friday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. , with service every 40 minutes; last departure from Presidents Park at 10:40 p.m.
• No scheduled weekend service. Use On-Demand Shuttle instead.

On-Demand Shuttles (weekends only)

• Mason Shuttles offers an on-demand shuttle service. This is a shared-ride service with designated pick-up and drop-off locations on the Fairfax Campus and at nearby locations off-campus. Does not serve Mason Square or the Science and Technology Campus.
• The stops that the on-demand shuttle serves for fall 2023 are more focused on and immediately around the Fairfax Campus.

How it works:

• Download the Transloc app.
• Click View On-Demand Services and choose Mason Shuttles on Demand
  • Create your account using your Mason email address
  • Enter a textable phone number; it’s how the app will contact you if needed.
• On the app, select from a range of pick-up and drop-off locations to request your ride.
• The app will provide an estimated pick-up time and will adjust the time if conditions change.
• For more information, go to the On-Demand shuttle page.

View a complete list of changes for fall 2023 Mason Shuttles. If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected] or by phone at 703-993-2828.

Alternative Transportation Options

CUE Bus:

• Students and employees can ride any of the four Fairfax City CUE routes to and from the Rappahannock River Lane stop. The CUE bus travels throughout Fairfax City and to the Vienna Metro stop for free.
  • Check the CUE Bus website for schedules.

Short-Term Parking

For students, faculty, and staff who do not require parking on campus on a regular basis, there are daily, weekly, and monthly options available online.  Hourly visitor parking is available in all parking decks at Fairfax and in Van Metre Garage at Mason Square. 

Visitor Payment Methods

• Mason Pond Parking Deck accepts Mason Money, MasterCard, Visa, prepaid validations and cash. For a quicker exit, use one of the two pay-on-foot machines located on Levels 1 and 3 which accept MasterCard, Visa and prepaid validations only.
• Shenandoah Parking Deck pay-by-space machines are located adjacent to the elevators on Levels 1 and 3 and accept MasterCard, Visa, and prepaid validation codes. Avoid lines by using ParkMobile. Visitor parking is allowed on Levels 1, 4, and 5.
• Rappahannock Parking Deck pay-by-space machines are located adjacent to the elevators on Level 1 and accept MasterCard, Visa, and prepaid validation codes. Avoid lines by using ParkMobile.
• The Pay and Display machine at the Field House accepts MasterCard and Visa. ParkMobile payments are also accepted.

The West Campus lot is the lowest priced daily parking at $5.50/day and can be purchased online or by using the ParkMobile app. A daily permit and ParkMobile options are available for the Field House lots at $7.50/day and Lots L and K for $11.50/day as well as Lot C for $13/day.

Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus Parking

• Fairfax-SciTech General, Lot I, Lot J, Lot R, and reserved parking deck permits are valid in the Occoquan, King, Discovery, Hylton, and Tower parking lots at the SciTech Campus.
  • Please follow signage in these lots as parking spaces may be designated for various uses or permits.
• Beacon Hall resident parking permit holders may only park in the Beacon Hall resident lot or the Tower Lot.
• The Shops parking lot in front of Beacon Hall has Faculty/Staff, event permit, and 30-minute parking on the northwest side.
  • The southeast side (left side facing the building) of the lot is for retail parking only.

At the SciTech Campus, there are daily parking permits online for $8.50/day or, utilizing ParkMobile, $2 for the first hour with an additional $1 per hour to the $8.50 daily maximum.  

Mason Square Parking (Arlington)

You must work or be attending class at Mason Square to be eligible to purchase a Mason Square parking permit. Access cards are needed for both the Van Metre and Vernon Smith garages, depending on the permit. Hourly visitor parking is only available in the Van Metre garage.

Please use caution when approaching both garages with the ongoing construction of the new Fuse building, scheduled to open in 2025.

• Fairfax-SciTech Campus permits are not valid at Mason Square without authorization from Parking Services.
• In Vernon Smith Garage for Mason Square general permits, faculty/staff and student parking is available on levels B3-P1 and on level B4 after 6 p.m.
  • There is no guarantee of space in the general permit parking area.
  • Please pay careful attention to signage as some spaces are designated for retail use only.
  • For more information, go to the Mason Square page.

Bicycling

• As a recognized bicycle-friendly university, Mason has more than 1,400 bicycle parking spaces .
• Covered bike parking is available under shelters around campus and on Levels 1 and 2 of Rappahannock River Deck.
• Mason’s bicycle registration program offers registrants free bike locks and bike lights.
• A bike check-out program called Patriot Bikes is available at the RAC and the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
• Go to bike.gmu.edu for more information.
• There is a dismount zone from East Building south to Enterprise Hall. Golf carts are not permitted in the dismount zone, and those using bikes, scooters, skateboards or skates must dismount and walk. This is for everyone’s safety.

Carpooling options

• The Carpool Zone in Lot A, accessed off of Mattaponi River Lane, and the Carpool Zone on the first level of the Rappahannock River Deck General permit area are available for those who carpool with at least two people in the car including the driver.
  • To park in a carpool zone, arrive between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., Monday-Friday with two or more people in your car and a general student or faculty/staff parking permit.
  • Visit the carpooling webpage for more info.
• Students and employees may qualify for a 20-40% rebate on their reserved parking permits by carpooling.
  • Go to the carpool/vanpool page for more information.
• To find a carpool partner, use MasonCommutes, a ridesharing network that helps match people with similar commutes.
  • Sign up with your Mason Net ID and password on MasonCommutes.
  • Carpooling can save thousands of dollars per year.

Electric Scooter Parking

• Electric personal scooters and shared mobility scooters do not require a permit. They must be parked at a designated scooter corral parking area located around campus or at or adjacent to a bike rack. Get more information.
• Please remember that electric bikes, scooters, and other electric personal transportation devices cannot be brought indoors at Mason.

Zipcar

• Zipcars on the first level of the Rappahannock Deck are available for rental by the hour.
• Get more information and sign up for Mason discounts for Zipcar.

 

General Parking and Transportation Information

• For more information on parking, shuttles, biking, scooters and other transportation options, go to the Transportation website.
• Email Parking and Transportation at [email protected], [email protected]for parking specific questions, and [email protected] for shuttle questions.
• You can also follow Parking and Transportation on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) @MasonParking and @MasonShuttles.