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RETAIL & SERVICES

Parking & Transportation

Parking and Transportation is responsible for managing all aspects of Mason’s parking and transportation operations, including permit processing, shuttles, carpool and vanpool programs, motor pools, and other alternative transportation programs.

Program Highlights

Virtual Parking Permit

The Virtual Parking Permit Program was launched in fall 2023 to streamline the parking process for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Visit the Virtual Permit page to learn more about how it works and instructions on how to assign a license plate to a permit.

For information about various permit options and short-term parking information, go to parking.gmu.edu.

George Mason Shuttles

Students, faculty, and staff can take free shuttles with a Mason ID. Routes connect to regional campuses, Vienna Metro, nearby shopping centers, and West Campus parking. Schedules are available at shuttle.gmu.edu. The Ridesystems App allows users to track shuttles in real-time.

Mason Commutes

Mason Commutes is a digital platform that connects the George Mason community to ridesharing opportunities. Users may propose trips or request rides for regular commuting, school breaks, and holiday travel. The program is George Mason’s ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions by offering more sustainable transportation options.

Alternative Transportation

Parking and Transportation provides various alternative commute options with incentives to encourage the George Mason community to choose sustainable travel options. See below for a list of options:

Carpool and Vanpool Programs
Commuter Choice (full-time faculty/staff only)
Patriot Bike Checkout
Capital Bikeshare (student discounts available)
Bike Commuter Choice (faculty/staff only)
CUE Bus

The Mason community celebrates Bike to Mason Day on the Fairfax Campus with Parking and Transporation, University Sustainability, friends from the City of Fairfax, and local vendors to learn more about campus resources and . photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services

Students riding scooters to class on the Fairfax Campus. photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

Freshman Move In 2018 at Fairfax Campus. Photo by: Ron Aira/Creative Services/George Mason University

PRINT, MAIL & PACKAGES

Print Hub

Print Hub provides a range of services, from custom banners to networking cards, designed to meet your campus needs. Located at the lower level of the Hub, Print Hub offers convenient options such as mobile print and pay-for-print.

Add Mason Money to your Mason ID and print at 100+ printers on campus.

Mail Hub

Mail Hub is the one-stop shop for shipping and receiving mail and packages for George Mason’s Fairfax and SciTech campuses and Mason Square. Services include student mailboxes, sending and receiving USPS, overnight packages, stamps, and flyer distribution.

Sign up here to get text alerts when your package is ready for pickup.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store in Merten Hall can create posters, banners, business cards, and signs at affordable prices with 10% off for students, faculty, and staff.

Summer Student Storage is a storage solution for George Mason students to store their belongings away while studying abroad, taking a semester off, or leaving for the summer break.

Amazon Lockers

Amazon Lockers are now available on the Fairfax, SciTech, and Mason Square campuses, providing more secure and convenient ways for students, faculty, and staff to retrieve their packages from Amazon.

It’s easy to use Amazon pickup:

Search by zipcode and select the George Mason University self-service locker when placing your order on Amazon.com.
Receive a pickup code once your package is delivered to the George Mason University locker.
Visit the George Mason University locker with your code and get your package.

Support: Contact Amazon’s 24/7 customer service line at 1-877-346-6244.

Find an Amazon Locker

Disclaimer: Amazon lockers are NOT affiliated with the on-campus print and mail hub and/or the UPS store in Merten Hall. For technical support or to report a missing/damaged package, please contact Amazon’s 24/7 customer service line at 1-877-346-6244.

To file a complaint, submit a service inquiry form here.

Fairfax Campus Northern Neck Residence Hall	Outside Starbucks Entrance	Locker Zipcode: 22030
Fairfax Campus Whitetop Residence Hall	Outside northwest exit on ground floor, adjacent to parking Lot I	Locker Zipcode: 22030
Fairfax Campus Ike’s Dining Hall	Outside of dining hall entrance on the right, adjacent to the Starship charging station	Locker Zipcode: 22030
SciTech Campus Colgan Hall	Inside the main entrance, across from the elevators	Locker Zipcode: 20110
Mason Square Van Metre Hall	Inside first floor, toward the back entrance, adjacent to the elevator	Locker Zipcode: 22201

EagleBank Arena

Located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, EagleBank Arena is a 10,000-seat arena that hosts Mason men’s and women’s basketball games, concerts, family shows, and commencement ceremonies. Find tickets for EagleBank Arena’s upcoming shows and events below.

Corner Pocket

Corner Pocket enhances student well-being by providing a social hub where students come to relax and engage with peers, faculty, and staff. Corner Pocket engages student organizations and on-and off-campus partners to host various student and staff-related events. Corner Pocket strives to provide comfortable social spaces, promote high-energy friendly competition, demonstrate superior customer service, and provide creative programs and event support. Come out and enjoy Free Play Fridays and all Corner Pocket has to offer!

ABS Technology Services

ABS Technology Services offers application and technology integration and training support for all Auxiliary Business and Services offices and serves as a liaison with Information Technology Services. In addition, the ABS Tech Team oversees several campus-wide software and applications, including electronic door access, camera access, and attendance readers. For more information on applications and tutorials or to inquire about integration support, visit the ABS Technology website.

BANKING

The George Mason Affinity Debit Card program has been terminated. If you are a current account holder, please contact Wells Fargo directly for more details regarding your account and available options. For further assistance, visit your nearest Wells Fargo branch or check their official website.