Fairfax Campus Notice

Due to extreme temperatures and a high heat index across the region, the local energy grid is experiencing significant stress. As a result, George Mason University is asking all Patriots to help reduce energy demand and support grid reliability during the weekend of July 2–5.

Heavy traffic is expected on and around George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus for regional community college and high school graduation ceremonies at EagleBank Arena from May 18 through June 17, 2026.

George Mason University Spring Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Separate Degree Celebrations will honor school and college graduates from Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, at the Fairfax Campus.

With the forecast calling for inclement weather starting on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, it is required that all George Mason University resident students with surface parking permits relocate their vehicles into the ungated general permit areas of the Rappahannock (levels 1-3) or Shenandoah Parking Decks (levels 1-4) starting Friday, Jan. 23, at 6 a.m. and before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Lot L on George Mason University's Fairfax Campus will be closed starting at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, until Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. due to a large event at EagleBank Arena.

As the spring 2026 semester starts, 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. We hope that the following campus parking and transportation guide will help minimize potential parking and traffic delays.

Road closures will be in effect on George Mason University's Fairfax Campus on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the George Mason 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run. The Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. The races start and finish on Mason Pond Drive near Holton Plaza, between Buchanan Hall and the Center for the Arts.

George Mason University will host IVth Night at the RAC Field and post-game fireworks at the men’s soccer game on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 28. Road closures will be in effect on the Fairfax Campus.

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. We hope this 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.

As George Mason University welcomes nearly 6,000 residential students to the Fairfax Campus from Wednesday, Aug. 20, to Sunday, Aug. 24, the campus community should expect increased traffic and parking delays.