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Students & Faculty/Staff Parking
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Visitors & Event Parking
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Accessible, Motorcycle & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
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Regional Transportation
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.
Students (Parking Map PDF)
Most Fairfax Campus parking permits and Mason Square permits are valid in non-restricted areas of the SciTech campus except West Campus and Lot M/P permits.
SciTech parking permits and Beacon Hall resident parking permits are valid at the Fairfax campus in non-designated General parking spaces but NOT at Mason Square without permission from Mason Square Parking Services Office.
Short-Term Parking: Go to the Visitors and Event Parking Page for more information on short-term and hourly parking rates.
SUMMER STUDENT PERMIT OPTIONS (PDF)
Valid Dates: May 1 – August 15, 2023
Permit Options
* Fairfax/SciTech General Permit: only available for sophomore and above students.
| Parking Locations | Beacon Hall Resident Permit | Fairfax/SciTech General* | Summer Session General Permit |
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| Permit Rates | $205 | $175 (Resident Students) $150 (Off-Campus Students) | $90 (Session A: 5/22-6/24) $125 (Session B: 5/30-7/26) $90 (Session C: 6/26-7/29) $125 (Session D: 5/22-7/29) $125 (Session E: 5/22-7/18) |
| Beacon Hall Resident Lot | All Day | Not Valid | Not Valid |
| Tower Lot | All Day | All Day | All Day |
| SciTech General Lots (Discovery, Occoquan, King) | Not Valid | All Day | All Day |
| Freedom and Aquatic Center Lot | Not Valid | Not Valid | |
| Fairfax Campus General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV, and West Campus | All Day (Except West Campus) | All Day | All Day |
| Fairfax Campus 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 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday-Sunday All Day | Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Faculty / Staff (Parking Map PDF)
Most Fairfax Campus parking permits and Mason Square permits are valid in non-restricted areas of the SciTech campus except West Campus and Lot M/P permits.
Short-Term Parking: Go to the Visitors and Event Parking Page for more information on short-term and hourly parking rates.
Payroll Deduction Available: Faculty/staff wishing to use the payroll deduction must complete the Faculty and Staff Parking Permit Payroll Deduction Form.
SUMMER FACULTY/STAFF GENERAL PERMIT (PDF)
Valid Dates: May 1 – August 31, 2023
Permit Option
* There is no Mason parking in the Freedom and Aquatic Center lot.
| Parking Locations | Fairfax/SciTech General Permit |
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| Permit Rates (Payroll Deduction) | $150 ($21.25/Pay Period) |
| Beacon Hall Resident Lot | Not Valid |
| SciTech General Lots (Discovery, Occoquan, King, and Tower) | All Day |
| Fairfax Campus General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV | All Day |
| Fairfax Campus Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section) | Levels 1-3 All Day Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am |
| Fairfax Campus Reserved Lots (F/S Section Only) | Lot I & J All Day |
Note: Permit rates are subject to change.
Parking Enforcement
All faculty, staff, students, and Beacon Hall residents must display a valid George Mason University parking permit. For more information on short-term and hourly parking rates, go to the Visitors and Event Parking Page.
Parking Services will monitor and enforce the permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.
Enforcement Hours
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Parking Lot Regulations
Beacon Hall Shops Parking Lots
Retail Side – The retail side of the Shops parking lot (left side facing the building) is for retail patrons and has a three-hour time limit for parking. Retail employees must display a valid retail employee permit given to them by their employer. The retail employee permit is only valid in the retail lot while working.
Mason Permit Side – The event side of the Shops parking lot (right side facing the building) is for Mason Faculty/Staff or event attendees. A valid Mason faculty/staff or event permit must be displayed at all times, except during Hylton Performing Arts Center special events. No Beacon Hall residents or student parking at any time. There is no overnight parking.
Beacon Hall Resident Parking Lot
The Beacon Hall Resident Lot is for Beacon Hall Resident parking permit holders only. A valid Beacon Hall Resident parking permit must be displayed at all times.
Fuel-Efficient Parking Spaces: The resident lot has six fuel-efficient parking spaces for residents who also have a complimentary fuel-efficient sticker on their vehicles. Any vehicle parked in a fuel-efficient space without displaying both will receive a citation. To get a complimentary fuel-efficient sticker, please come to the parking services office in Colgan Hall, Room 112.
Tower Parking Lot
Visitors must display a valid Mason parking permit or pay for hourly parking. Beacon Hall Resident parking permit holders can park in the Tower Lot if the Beacon Hall Resident Lot is full. If the Hylton Performing Arts Center has a special event, no permit or payment is required.
Hylton Performing Arts Center Parking Lot
A valid Mason parking permit must be displayed at all times unless the Hylton Performing Arts Center is having a special event. No Beacon Hall Resident parking permits allowed.
Freedom Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Parking in the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center Parking Lot is restricted to patrons while on center premises using the facility. If you are using the facility then have class or other business in the other campus buildings, you must move your car to the Occoquan, King, Discovery, Hylton (except during Hylton events), or the Tower parking lots. Failure to move your vehicle will put you at risk of receiving a parking citation.
Visitors (Parking Map PDF)
Visitors to the SciTech Campus may purchase daily, weekly and monthly permits online and park in the non-designated parking spaces of the Occoquan, Discovery, and Tower lots. After your purchase, please print out your parking permit and display it on your dashboard.
- Daily Parking: Visit SciTech Parking Services Office in Colgan Hall, Room 122, or by calling (703) 582-4698.
- Hourly Parking: To pay for hourly parking, use the ParkMobile app or call (877) 727-5758.
- A vehicle that leaves a paid space prior to the expiration of time relinquishes any balance of time without a refund. The balance of time does not transfer to any other space.
- Event Parking: Please follow the special event signage for directions to your designated parking lot for your event.
- Complimentary 30-minute parking spaces are available in the Occoquan Lot. Two complimentary 15-minute parking spaces are available in front of the Occoquan Lot on George Mason Circle.
Short-Term Parking Rates
| Hour | Fall Rates |
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| Monday – Sunday | |
| 1 Hour | $3.00 |
| 2 Hours | $5.00 |
| 3 Hours | $6.00 |
| 4 Hours | $7.00 |
| All Day | $8.00 |
| Weekly Permit | $35.00 |
| Monthly Permit | $80.00 |
Event Parking
Event coordinators may purchase daily permits or pay to exempt a lot/area from permit enforcement. Please contact Events Management (3-8140) for information on meeting your event needs. Organizations can purchase validations from Parking Services for their guests. Please complete the SciTech Campus Special Events Form.
Note:
- All event requests are individually reviewed and are subject to approval by the parking services office on a case-by-case basis. Not all requests may be accommodated based upon the time, date, and location of the event.
- All visitor parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and the exemption of a lot or the purchase of validation does not guarantee parking availability.
Special Event Parking Rates
| Permit Type | Rate | |
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| Short-Term Parking | Daily Permit Weekly Permit | $8.00 $25.00 |
| Reserved Lot Space Reserve specific spaces in a particular parking area | Daily Per Space | $16.00 |
| Exempt Parking Exempt a lot/area from permit enforcement | Monday-Friday | $375.00 / Day 124 Attendees or Less $550.00 /Day 124+ Attendees |
| Saturday-Sunday | $125.00 / Day |
ADA Accessible Parking
Available in each parking lot. The vehicle must display both a valid DMV ADA-accessible parking permit (tag or placard) and a valid Mason parking permit or payment required. DMV permits alone are not valid for parking in campus parking areas or lots.
Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Parking
Fuel-efficient vehicles may park at designated parking spaces with a valid supplemental permit along with a Mason parking permit. These parking spaces are located at Occoquan, King, Discovery, Hylton, and Beacon Hall lots. To request a free supplemental fuel-efficient parking permit, please bring your vehicle registration to SciTech Campus Parking Services, Colgan Hall, Room 112.
Motorcycles & Mopeds
All motorcycles and mopeds must have a permit displayed when parking on any of George Mason University’s campuses. Parking is only permitted in dedicated motorcycle parking areas with a motorcycle permit or in a regular vehicle space with a valid parking permit. Motorcycles and mopeds are not allowed to park at bike racks/shelters. Lockable permit holders can be purchased at the SciTech Parking Services Office for $25.
Motorcycle parking spaces are available in the King and Discovery lots at SciTech Campus.
SPRING/SUMMER MOTORCYCLE & MOPED PERMIT RATES
Validate Dates: January 15 – August 15, 2023
| Motorcycle Surface Lot Permit | Fall Rates |
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| Valid in the designated motorcycle parking areas: SciTech Campus: King & Discovery Lots 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. | $65 $45 With purchase of Deck Car Permit or Surface Lot Car Permit |
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Electric Scooters
Electric personal scooters do not require a permit. They must be parked at or adjacent to a bike rack and cannot impede ADA access. Electric personal and shared mobility scooters are only allowed to be ridden on roadways. They are not permitted in any Mason buildings and must not be charged at any University source of electricity.
- Fairfax / SciTech (Prince William) Shuttle: The Fairfax/SciTech shuttle operates between the Fairfax and SciTech campuses with an off-site stop at the Manassas Mall.
- OmniLink Buses: OmniLink buses provide local service in eastern Prince William County and Manassas.
- East-West Express provides service between the Woodbridge area and Manassas Mall.
- Prince William County Bicycle and Pedestrian
- Mason Bicycle Programs