Due to an event at EagleBank Arena, increased traffic and on-campus parking are expected on and around the Fairfax Campus from 4 pm-11 pm on September 16. Avoid this area if possible, and expect traffic delays. Temporary general parking available at Shenandoah Parking Deck, levels 4 & 5.
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We expect traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus to increase during the first few weeks of the semester. Find out the latest updates on transportation services, Mason shuttles, and parking information for the new semester.
George Mason Shuttle service will be available starting August 17, with dates varying by route. Fall schedules are available online. Click below for the schedule summary.
Mason Pond Parking Deck renovations continue into Fall 2026. Visitor parking is unavailable. Visitors should use designated visitor areas or purchase a daily permit. See the full post for parking and access details.
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Fairfax Parking Services
Sandy Creek Transit Center
4400 University Drive, MSN 1J6
(703) 993-2710
[email protected]
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm*
*Closed from Noon-1 pm for lunch
When purchasing a permit online at My Parking Portal, payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. A $50 administrative fee will be applied to accounts with insufficient funds or if the account number or routing number is entered incorrectly.
Student parking is restricted to students owning a valid Mason parking permit. It must have the license plate of the vehicle parked associated with that permit. Parking Services will monitor and enforce the student permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.
Resident students may be required to provide proof of their residency status when purchasing a permit. A copy of the student’s housing contract is the preferred method for proof of residency status.
George Mason students attending a class at Mason Square and holding a valid Fairfax/SciTech General parking permit or higher (exclusions apply*) may obtain a complimentary supplemental parking permit for the semester to park in the Vernon Smith garage at Mason Square. Follow the instructions below to complete your request:
* Students with the following permits must upgrade to the Vernon Smith garage or Van Metre Hall garage permit with an additional fee. To upgrade a permit, submit a Permit Exchange/Deactivation Request Form:
Valid until January 18, 2027
¹Only Available to Non-Freshman Resident Students.
| Fairfax/SciTech1 General Permit | Resident Lite Permit | West Campus Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $345 | $225 | $130 |
| Where Can You Park | |||
| West Campus Lot & General Lots M, O, P | All Day | All Day | West Campus Lot All Day Lots M, O, P Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV | All Day | Lot K All Day All Other Lots Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday– Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section) | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 am – 7:00 am 8:00 pm – 2:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day |
| Townhouse | All Day | All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| Reserved Lots J/I/R (Except F/S spaces) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
1 Only available to residents of Potomac Heights and Liberty Square
2 Townhouse residents only
Student Permit | Student Permit | Student Permit | Resident Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $390 | $405 | $415 | $225 |
| Where Can You Park | ||||
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Lot J Only All Day | Lot R Only All Day | Lot I Only All Day | Townhouse Lot Only All Day |
| West Campus Lot, General Lots M, O, P. Townhouse Lot | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
¹Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Mason Pond1 Permit | Shenandoah Permit | Rappahannock1 Deck Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Permit Rates | $475 | $475 | $450 |
| Where Can You Park | |||
| Parking Decks | Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section) | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except 2-5 am) Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except 2-5 am) Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV, Townhouse, and West Campus | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Valid Until August 15, 2026
¹ Fairfax/SciTech General Permit: only available for sophomores and above.
| Parking Locations | Fairfax/SciTech1 General Permit |
|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $170 |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Not Valid |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
¹ Lot R Permit: for Potomac Heights and Liberty Square sophomores and above residents only.
| Parking Locations | Lot J Student Permit | Lot R1 Student Permit | Lot I Student Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $190 | $200 | $205 |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Lot J Only All Day | Lot R Only All Day | Lot I Only All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
¹ Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
² Mason Pond Deck Permit: only available f
or sophomores and above students.
| Parking Location | Shenandoah Permit | Rappahannock1 Deck Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $235 | $230 |
| Parking Decks | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
When purchasing a permit online at My Parking Portal, payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. A $50 administrative fee will be applied to accounts with insufficient funds or if the account number or routing number is entered incorrectly.
Student parking is restricted to students owning a valid Mason parking permit. It must have the license plate of the vehicle parked associated with that permit. Parking Services will monitor and enforce the student permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.
George Mason students attending a class at Mason Square and holding a valid Fairfax/SciTech General parking permit or higher (exclusions apply*) may obtain a complimentary supplemental parking permit for the semester to park in the Vernon Smith garage at Mason Square. Follow the instructions below to complete your request:
* Students with the following permits must upgrade to the Vernon Smith garage or Van Metre Hall garage permit with an additional fee. To upgrade a permit, submit a Permit Exchange/Deactivation Request Form:
Valid until January 18, 2027
| Fairfax/SciTech General Permit | Lots M&P Permit | West Campus Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $295 | $205 | $130 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | $175 | $120 | $75 |
| Where Can You Park | |||
| West Campus Lot | All Day | Not Valid | All Day |
| Lots M & P | All Day | All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, O, PV, Townhouse Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| Reserved Lots J/I/R (Except F/S spaces) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
| Parking Location | Lot I Permit | Lot J Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $385 | $355 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | $225 | Sold Out |
| Where Can You Park | ||
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Lot I Only All Day | Lot J Only All Day |
| West Campus, General Lots M, O, P, Townhouse Lot | All Day | All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Mason Pond* Permit | Mason Pond* Evening Permit | Shenandoah Permit | Shenandoah Evening Permit | Rappahannock* Deck Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $475 | $370 | $475 | $370 | $450 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | Sold Out | Sold Out | $280 | $220 | $265 |
| Where Can You Park | |||||
| Parking Decks | Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day | Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section) | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except 2-5 am) Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except 2-5 am) Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | All Day | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| West Campus & General Lots M, O, P | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Valid Until August 15, 2026
| Parking Locations | Fairfax/SciTech General Permit | Summer Session General Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $145 | $100 (Session A: 5/18-6/26) $135 (Session B: 5/26-7/25) $100 (Session C: 6/28-8/5) $140 (Session D: 5/18-7/25) $130 (Session E: 5/18-7/14) |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through session end date) |
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
| Parking Locations | Lot I Permit | Lot J Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $190 | $175 |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces) | Lot I Only All Day | Lot J Only All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
¹ Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Parking Location | Shenandoah Permit | Shenandoah Evening Permit | Rappahannock1 Deck Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $235 | $185 | $220 |
| Parking Decks | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
When purchasing a permit online at My Parking Portal, payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. A $50 administrative fee will be applied to accounts with insufficient funds or if the account number or routing number is entered incorrectly.
Payroll Deductions Permit Add/Exchange/Withdrawal Form
The Payroll Deduction Program allows full-time, benefited, faculty and staff to payroll deduct their parking fees on a pre-tax basis, which reduces their taxable income.
Parking Services will monitor and enforce the faculty/staff permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.
Your parking option depends on why you’re visiting Mason Square.
Due to limited parking availability at Mason Square, parking access may be limited. Staff are encouraged to use the Fairfax to Mason Square Shuttle as an alternative transportation option.
Regular or Frequent Business Visit
Routine meetings, repairs, or contractor visits
Teaching or Occasional Visits
Faculty teaching classes or irregular meetings or events
Valid until Janaury 31, 2027
* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.
| Fairfax/SciTech General Permit | Lot M & P Permit | West Campus Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $296 | $205 | $130 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | $175 | $120 | $75 |
| Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period) | $24.58 | $17.08 | $10.83 |
| Where Can You Park | |||
| West Campus Lot | All Day | Not Valid | All Day |
| General Lots M & P | All Day | All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| General Lots A, C, D, K, L, O, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except Visitor Section) | All Day (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) | Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) Saturday – Sunday All Day |
| Reserved Lots J/I/R | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King, Hylton) | All Day | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.
| Lot J Permit | Lot I Permit |
|
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $355 | $385 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | Sold Out | $225 |
| Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period) | $29.58 | $32.08 |
| Where Can You Park | ||
| Reserved Lots | Lot J Only All Day | Lot I Only All Day |
| West Campus & General Lots M, O, P | All Day | All Day |
| General Lots A, C, D, K, L, and PV | All Day | All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except Visitor Section) | Levels 1-3 Monday – Friday All Day Except from 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day | Levels 1-3 Monday – Friday All Day Except from 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Mason Pond* Permit | Mason Pond* Evening Permit | Shenandoah Permit | Shenandoah Evening Permit | Rappahannock* Permit |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates | $475 | $370 | $475 | $370 | $450 |
| Prorated Rates (Effective March 9, 2026) | 280 | Sold Out | $280 | $220 | $265 |
| Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period) | $39.58 | $30.83 | $39.58 | $30.83 | $37.50 |
| Where Can You Park | |||||
| Parking Decks | Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day | Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Level 3 All Day Reserved Section Only |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck Level 1-2 and Level 3 Non-Reserved Section (Except Visitor Section) | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Not Valid |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV, West Campus Lot, Townhouse | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| Reserved Lot I | F/S Spaces Only All Day | Not Valid | F/S Spaces Only All Day | Not Valid | F/S Spaces Only All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed) | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Valid until August 31, 2026
* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.
| Parking Locations | Fairfax/SciTech General Lot Permit | Summer Session General Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates (Payroll Deduction Rate) | $145 ($24.17/Pay Period) | $100 (Session A: 5/18-6/26) $135 (Session B: 5/26-7/25) $100 (Session C: 6/28-8/5) $140 (Session D: 5/18-7/25) $130 (Session E: 5/18-7/14) |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through session end date) |
| Rapidan River Lot | Not Valid | All Day |
| Reserved Lots (Except F/S Spaces) | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| F/S Spaces ONLY Lot A, J, I | All Day | All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King, Hylton) | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.
| Parking Locations | Lot J Permit | Lot I Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Rates (Payroll Deduction Rates) | $175 ($29.17/Pay Period) | $190 ($31.25/Pay Period) |
| West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) | All Day (Valid through Aug. 24, 7 am) |
| Reserved Lots | Lot J Only All Day (Except F/S spaces*) | Lot I Only All Day (Except F/S spaces*) |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
¹ Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Parking Location | Shenandoah Permit | Shenandoah Evening Permit | Rappahannock1 Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rates (Payroll Deduction Rates) | $235 ($38.75/Pay Period) | $185 N/A | $220 ($36.67/Pay Period) |
| Parking Decks | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day | Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Not Valid |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except Visitor Section) | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Level 3 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Non-Reserved Section Only Saturday – Sunday All Day | Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day | Level 3 All Day Reserved Section Only |
| Lots I & J | F/S Spaces Only All Day | Not Valid | F/S Spaces Only All Day |
| General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King) | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| Mason Square | Not Valid | Not Valid | Not Valid |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Discounted permits in select lots and parking decks are available for adjunct faculty and wage employees in addition to all other faculty/staff permit options.
Note: State/University funds cannot be used to purchase validations for current students or employees.
Valid until January 22, 2027
* Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Permit Rates | Parking Location |
|
|---|---|---|
| Lot K Adjunct/Non Student Wage | $4.75/Day | Lot K All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck* Roof Top Permit | $65 | Rappahannock Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day |
| SciTech Campus Tower Lot Permit | $65 | Tower Lot All Day |
| Mason Square Vernon Smith Garage Permit | $65 | Vernon Smith Garage B3 Level Only All Day |
| Adjunct Lite Permit | $120 | Lots K, M, O, P & PV All Day |
| Adjunct/Non-Student Wage Multi-Campus | $130 | All Day Parking on All Campuses
|
| Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Permit | $150 | Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day |
| Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here | $150 (Quantity: 15) | Assigned Parking Deck Visitor Section All Day |
| Available for Shenandoah and Rappahannock Parking Decks (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Garage (Mason Square) | ||
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Valid until August 22, 2026
* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
| Rates | Parking Location |
|
|---|---|---|
| Lot K Adjunct/Non Student Wage | $5.50/Day | Lot K All Day |
| Rappahannock Parking Deck* Roof Top Permit | $65 | Rappahannock Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day |
| Mason Square Vernon Smith Garage Permit | $65 | Vernon Smith Garage B3 Level Only All Day |
| SciTech Campus Tower Lot Permit | $65 | Tower Lot All Day |
| Adjunct Lite Permit | $120 | Lots K, M, O, P & PV All Day |
| Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Permit | $150 | Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day |
| Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here | $150 (Quantity: 15) | Assigned Parking Deck Visitor Section All Day |
| Available for Mason Pond, Shenandoah, and Rappahannock Parking Decks (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Garage (Mason Square) | ||
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
George Mason employees who frequently visit Mason Square for meetings or events should contact their departmental administrative assistants to request ongoing departmental parking access.*
Individual employees needing access for upcoming scheduled activities may request access for specific days. Due to limited parking availability at Mason Square, parking access may be limited. Please make requests at least two business days in advance using the Mason Square Supplemental Permit/Access Request Form.
Staff are encouraged to use the Fairfax to Mason Square Shuttle or Metro’s Orange Line between Vienna and Virginia Square, with connections from Fairfax Campus via the Sandy Creek-Vienna Metro shuttle or CUE bus.
George Mason faculty members who are teaching at Mason Square or occasionally visit and hold a valid Fairfax/SciTech General parking permit or higher (exclusions apply*) may obtain a complimentary supplemental parking permit for the semester to park in the Vernon Smith garage at Mason Square.
Faculty and staff members with the following permits must upgrade to the Vernon Smith garage or Van Metre Hall garage permit with an additional fee. To upgrade a permit, submit a Permit Exchange/Deactivation Request Form:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) faculty and staff employed at George Mason University may obtain a complimentary General Faculty/Staff permit with the purchase of a NOVA faculty/staff virtual permit.
To receive the complimentary General Faculty/Staff permit, NOVA faculty/staff must bring to the Mason Parking Services office the following documents:
Mason faculty/staff are eligible to park on NOVA campuses at no charge. Once registered, these permits are good for one year, starting on July 1 of the current year and expiring on June 30 of the following year. Mason faculty/staff may park in any A or B Lot and the visitor lot of their Brault Administration building.
To update information on the registered vehicles with NOVA Parking Services, visit any of the NOVA Parking Office locations or email [email protected].
NOVA Parking Services: 703-323-3123 | [email protected].
Mason faculty/staff can register up to three vehicles for this program. Upon arriving at a NOVA campus for the first time, a Mason faculty/staff member should report to a campus Parking Office to register their vehicle with the following documentation:
Once NOVA Parking has verified and registered your information into the system, a virtual permit will be issued to the applicant.
Upon retiring, complete a Permit Cancelation Form. Please visit the Parking Services Office to receive your retiree parking pass.
Please contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or [email protected] for more information.
All visitors to the Fairfax Campus are strongly encouraged to park in the Visitor Parking areas located in Mason Pond, Shenandoah, or the Rappahannock Parking Decks at the prevailing rates.
| Location | Hours | Rates |
|---|---|---|
Parking Deck Rates | ||
| Monday-Friday | 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours All Day | $5.00 $9.00 $12.00 $16.00 $17.00 $19.00 |
| Saturday-Sunday | 1 hour 2 hours All Day | $5.00 $9.00 $10.00 |
| ParkMobile Zone | Shenandoah Deck: 4999 Rappahannock Deck: 4901 Mason Pond Deck visitor parking is temporarily not available |
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Daily Rates | ||
| Lot L Purchase on the Parking Portal or via ParkMobile (Zone: 4907) | Daily | $11.50 |
| Lot K Purchase on the Parking Portal or via ParkMobile (Zone: 4905) | Daily | $11.50/Weekday Free on weekend Virtual permit required, purchase on the Parking Portal |
| West Campus3 ParkMobile Zone: 4906 | Daily | $5.50 |
| Weekday After 4 pm All Day Weekends | $1.50 | |
| Lot P Purchase via ParkMobile (Zone: 4904) | Daily | $8.50 |
| Weekday After 4 pm | $5.50 | |
| All Day Weekends | $2.00 | |
| Global Center Purchase via ParkMobile (Zone: 4908) | 1 Hour | $5.00 |
| 2 Hours | $9.00 | |
| All Day | $11.50 | |
| Daily Evening General Lots A, C, J(back half), K, L, M, P, PV, West Campus, Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 Purchase on the Parking Portal | Valid After 4:00 pm | $8.50 |
Short-Term Rates | ||
| Lot L & K | Weekly | $35.00 |
| Lot L & K | Monthly | $85.00 |
| Lot P | Weekly | $25.50 |
| Lot P | Monthly | $65.00 |
| West Campus3 | Weekly | $16.50 |
| West Campus3 | Monthly | $50.00 |
¹ Rates repeat after 24 hours. Pricing may vary depending on the time, date, and presence of an event. Temporary rate changes will be posted at the entrances to the parking deck.
² Visitors can also download the ParkMobile app to pay in eligible parking zones. A $0.50 surcharge is applied per transaction.
³ West Campus Daily, Weekly, and Monthly permits are not available during the summer through August 15.
Time-limited spaces are available throughout various areas of the campus. These spaces allow you complimentary parking for up to 30 minutes or as otherwise posted. After the posted time the vehicle must leave the parking space or be subject to ticketing. Vehicles with valid ADA accessible parking credentials can remain parked in the time-driven zones for up to twice the posted time limit.
Special event parking can be coordinated with the Parking Services. Visit the Event Parking page for more information.
Guidelines & Information
Fairfax Campus
SciTech Campus
Mason Square
A DMV-issued license plate, hangtag, or other permit is not a valid permit authorizing parking at George Mason University. A George Mason University parking permit is also required when parked at any ADA accessible-designated space on property owned or operated by George Mason University. For short-term and hourly parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.
Individuals may only park in an appropriate ADA-accessible parking space and lot based on permit type. ADA permit rates are the same as all other George Mason University parking permits issued for comparable periods of time.
In addition to a DMV-issued license plate, hangtag, or other permit, visitors with disabilities must purchase a temporary parking permit from Parking Services or pay the prevailing rates at visitor parking locations or the parking decks. For short-term and hourly parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.
Short-term daily, weekly, or monthly general or Lot L/K permits are also valid in ADA accessible spaces in conjunction with a DMV-issued ADA permit on the East Campus. West Campus, Lot M, Lot P, and Field House permits are not valid in East Campus ADA accessible spaces except when those permits are valid in general lots. For temporary parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.
Accessible parking is available in surface lot spaces marked with above-grade ADA signs and/or markings painted on the ground within each space. Only those with lift-equipped vans may park in van lift designated spaces.
Accessible parking is available in the Mason Pond, Shenandoah, or Rappahannock River parking decks, with a valid Mason permit at no additional charge when used with a permit valued at the General permit rate or higher. Please contact Parking Services to make arrangements to park in permit levels in any one of the three parking decks. Those without a permit may use ADA-designated spaces but must pay prevailing rates.
Time-limited spaces are available throughout various areas of the campus. These spaces allow you to park free of charge for up to 30, 60, and 90 minutes as posted. After the posted time, the vehicle must leave the parking space or be subject to ticketing. Vehicles with valid ADA credentials can remain parked in the time-driven zones for up to twice the posted time limit. License plate information must be attached to a valid Mason virtual parking permit whenever signage requires it.
Accessible permits may only be used for and/or by the persons to whom they were issued. Individuals are limited to one ADA permit. Accessible parking is not permitted where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited to all vehicles, or which is reserved for special types of vehicles. Neither does it apply where parking would clearly present a traffic or safety hazard. Photocopied ADA permits are not valid.
When purchasing a permit online at My Parking Portal, payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. A $50 administrative fee will be applied to accounts with insufficient funds or if the account number or routing number is entered incorrectly.
Motorcycles and mopeds are not allowed to park at bike racks/shelters. Parking is only permitted in dedicated motorcycle parking areas with a motorcycle permit or in a regular vehicle space with a valid parking permit.
All motorcycles and mopeds are required to have their license plate information attached to a valid Mason virtual permit.
Parking Services will monitor and enforce the motorcycle permit requirement in all restricted areas.
Fall Permit: Valid until January 18, 2027
| Permit Type | Rates | Parking Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Surface Lot Permit | $75 | Valid in the designated motorcycle parking areas: Fairfax Campus: Outside of the Aquatic Center; Thompson Hall/Finley Building; Parking Services Building; Lot C, Lot J, and Rappahannock River Parking Deck Level 1. SciTech Campus: King & Discovery Lots |
| Motorcycle Parking Deck Permit | $145 | Valid in the designated motorcycle parking areas: Fairfax Campus: Shenandoah or Mason Pond Parking Decks Level 3; Outside of the Aquatic Center; Thompson Hall/Finley Building; Parking Services Building; Lot C, Lot J, and Rappahannock River Parking Deck Level 1. SciTech Campus: King & Discovery Lots |
Whether you walk, bike, or scoot, we're all part of the George Mason Community! Please be mindful and share the road for all types of riders. See below for tips and resources for keeping our campus safe and inclusive.
