Mason Parking & Transportation

09/10/2026

Due to a concert event at EagleBank Arena on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, Levels 4 and 5 of the Shenandoah Parking Deck will be available to General Permit holders to park from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Please enter the garage through the Level 3 permit entrance. EagleBank Arena doors open at 7:00 PM with 5,000 guests expected for the 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM show.

Expect increased traffic near EagleBank Arena and the southern end of campus. To avoid congestion, consider using the Rappahannock Deck and entering campus via University Drive or Roberts Road.

08/17/2026

Fairfax Campus Notice: Move-in Parking and Traffic Advisory Aug 18-23. Rappahannock Deck Levels 1-3, Lot R and Lot I closed for move in. See announcement for details: https://transportation.gmu.edu/fairfax-campus-notice-move-in-parking-and-traffic-advisory-fall-2026/ Mason Housing

07/31/2026

Mason Pond and Lot J reserved permits are sold out. Plenty of other options still available.

Starting July 27, 2026, fall parking permits will be available for purchase on the Parking Portal. A complete list is listed below and is also […]

07/31/2026

Fall 2026 Shuttle Start Dates and Major Changes

George Mason Shuttles’ fall service is set to start on the following dates. All shuttles are free for George Mason members when presenting a valid […]

07/27/2026

Permit sales begin today for grad students, seniors, and employees. Tomorrow, sophomores and juniors can begin and on Wednesday, freshmen can begin buying permits.

George Mason University fall semester parking permits will be available for purchase online at the Parking Portal starting Monday, July 27. Parking permit fees are […]

07/23/2026

Parking permit sales for fall semester begins July 27-29.

George Mason University fall semester parking permits will be available for purchase online at the Parking Portal starting Monday, July 27. Parking permit fees are […]

05/27/2026

High school graduations begin tomorrow thru June 17. Expect heavy traffic on and around the southern end of campus most days, including Braddock Rd. Shenandoah and Rappahannock Decks are good alternatives to avoid the event parking. For list of graduations go to https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-05/fairfax-campus-notice-community-college-and-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-george

05/26/2026

Mason Pond Deck maintenance closures begin tomorrow with Levels 3-5 Closed. No visitor parking in the deck during the summer-use Rappahannock or Shenandoah Deck visitor parking. Permit holders can park on Levels 1-2 with access credentials. https://transportation.gmu.edu/mason-pond-parking-deck-renovation/

05/18/2026

Thank you to those who donated food and personal hygiene items to this month.

05/15/2026

Summer 2026 shuttle service schedules in effect beginning Monday, May 18: https://transportation.gmu.edu/summer-2026-shuttle-start-date-schedules/