Visit Mason

Whether you're just starting your college search process or trying to make a final decision we encourage you to come experience Mason for yourself. There's no better way to learn first hand if Mason is the place for you. If you're from out of the area, combine your visit to Mason with a trip to The National Zoo, The White House, or The International Spy Museum, all just a short metro ride from campus.

Events

Undergraduate

Campus Tours Campus tours are conducted throughout the year, Monday - Friday at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and on Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM.	Ongoing
Transfer Information Sessions Transfer information sessions are offered throughout the year. These session provides students with detailed information pertaining specifically to the transfer process.	Ongoing
Day Visits for High School Seniors Day visits are available by request to high school seniors to 'shadow' one of our Mason ambassadors.	By Request
Group Tours Group tours may be scheduled by request for groups of 8 to 50 students.	By Request

Graduate

Graduate Information Sessions and Campus Tours The best way to find our more about the university, admissions requirements, and deadlines is to join us for a graduate information session and tour.

Ongoing

Information Sessions and Campus Tours

Prospective student information sessions and campus tours are offered throughout the year. Your visit will start with an information session presented by an admissions counselor that will last approximately 30 minutes. Then our student volunteer group, Mason Ambassadors, will lead you on a campus tour. The information session and tour together generally lasts about one hour and forty-five minutes.

Information sessions start promptly at the times listed. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, our office will make every attempt to accommodate your needs, however we cannot guarantee a student-led tour. Self-guided tour packets are always available through our office, and a counselor will be available to answer questions. We strongly recommend that you plan on arriving to campus early to check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Traffic on campus and in our surrounding area can be very congested so please allow additional time to arrive and park.

Please select the information session that best describes what type of applicant you will be at Mason. These information sessions and tours are for prospective students going through the college search, application, and decision-making process. If you have already submitted your enrollment deposit and need to attend Orientation, please visit: http://orientation.gmu.edu/

• Freshmen Information Sessions and Campus Tours
• Transfer Information Sessions and Campus Tours
• Graduate Information Sessions and Campus Tours
• Group Tours

When You Arrive for Your Information Session and Tour

Parking

Parking is available in the Mason Pond Visitors Parking Deck off of Mason Pond Drive. The Office of Admissions will validate your parking. Please note that parking citations are often issued to vehicles parked in locations other than the visitor's parking deck if they do not have authorized parking decals. If the Mason Pond Deck is full, please proceed to the Shenandoah Parking Deck.

Check-In

Please check-in 10-15 minutes before the information session begins at the Office of Admissions located in the George W. Johnson Center in room 213.

Campus Information

• Driving Directions
• Campus Maps (printable)
• Campus Map (interactive)
• List of hotels close to our Fairfax campus

Weather

Inclement weather notices for Mason are posted on the Mason home page, and also on our information phone line at 703-993-1000. Information sessions and tours will be cancelled if Mason is closed or if classes are cancelled. Please make sure to check-in before traveling if weather may be a factor.

Make a Weekend of It!

Our Fairfax campus is only 15 miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. See what our great location has to offer. Check out our list of hotels close to our Fairfax campus.

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