Fairfax Campus Notice

Fairfax Campus Notice: Johnson Center Loading Dock Closure

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:07:27 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Johnson Center Loading Dock Closure Lauren Reuscher Thu, 03/06/2025 - 12:07

The loading dock at the Johnson Center will be closed on Friday, March 7, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to facilitate the delivery of equipment by crane. The crane will provide support for the replacement of air handler units on the roof of the Johnson Center.

Parking spaces at the loading dock will be closed. Pedestrian traffic will be redirected away from the loading dock area, toward Innovation Hall.

For questions, contact Facilities Customer Service at 703-993-2525. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Atrium renovations in Buchanan Hall, Horizon Hall, and the Johnson Center

Lauren Reuscher — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:18:19 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Atrium renovations in Buchanan Hall, Horizon Hall, and the Johnson Center Lauren Reuscher Mon, 12/16/2024 - 13:18

Updated Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Renovation projects in the atriums of Buchanan Hall and Horizon Hall will start on Friday, Dec. 20. While work is underway in these buildings, temporary barriers will be in place around active work zones on each floor. Overhead protection will be installed in areas below work zones. Furniture in some common areas will be temporarily relocated outside of work zones.

Buchanan Hall: The project will continue until approximately Jan. 13, 2025, and will include the installation of additional guard rails on the second floor.

Horizon Hall: The project will continue until early March 2025 and will include the installation of additional guard rails and awnings on floors 3–6.

Johnson Center: This project was originally scheduled to begin Friday, Dec. 20, but has been postponed. A new start date will be announced when determined. The project will include the installation of additional guard rails on floors 2–4. The two atrium staircases will be closed while the work is completed.

For questions or concerns, contact Facilities Customer Service at 703-993-2525. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Winter Graduation is Dec. 18–19

Lauren Reuscher — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:54:24 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Winter Graduation is Dec. 18–19 Lauren Reuscher Tue, 12/10/2024 - 10:54

George Mason will celebrate its newest graduates at Commencement and Degree Celebrations on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 19, at EagleBank Arena. Tickets are required.

Expect increased traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus during graduation festivities, particularly during Commencement.

University Commencement: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., Fairfax Campus, EagleBank Arena

Degree Celebrations: Dec. 18–19, 2024, Fairfax Campus, EagleBank Arena (see specific schedule below)

Date and Time	Participants
Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m.	College of Education and Human Development / College of Visual and Performing Arts / Schar School / Carter School
Dec. 19, 2 p.m.	College of Science / College of Public Health / College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.	Costello College of Business / College of Engineering and Computing

Contact University Events with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory, Nov. 20–21

Lauren Reuscher — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:46:46 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory, Nov. 20–21 Lauren Reuscher Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:46

Increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus due to events at EagleBank Arena on the evenings of Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21. On Wednesday, the George Mason men’s basketball game starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. On Thursday, a concert starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

Levels 4 and 5 of the Shenandoah Parking Deck will be open to General parking permits and event parking starting at 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter the Shenandoah Deck at the Level 3 permit entrance. All General permit holders and event attendees should exit the Shenandoah Deck by 11 p.m.

Those wishing to avoid arena parking and traffic impacts on the Fairfax Campus should consider parking in the Rappahannock Parking Deck on the north end of campus and use University Drive and Roberts Road for access.

Get more details about George Mason basketball games at gomason.com. For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Follow @MasonParking on X for parking and traffic updates. Contact parking@gmu.edu with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory

Lauren Reuscher — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:17:07 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory Lauren Reuscher Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:17

Increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus due to George Mason basketball games at EagleBank Arena on the evenings of Monday, Nov. 4; Monday, Nov. 11; and Wednesday, Nov. 13. The games begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

Get more details about men’s and women’s basketball games at gomason.com. For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Follow @MasonParking on X for parking and traffic updates. Contact parking@gmu.edu with questions.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, Oct. 9

Lauren Reuscher — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:47:39 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, Oct. 9 Lauren Reuscher Fri, 10/04/2024 - 14:47

Nottoway River Lane will be partially closed between Lot A and Patriot Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 9, between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic on Patriot Circle will not be able to use Nottoway River Lane to access Lots A and C or Braddock Road. Drivers will need to use other exits from campus, such as Roanoke River Road by EagleBank Arena and Lot K.

Other entrances to Lots A and C will remain accessible. Vehicles parked in Lot C and the eastern half of Lot A will still be able to exit campus at Braddock Road.

Traffic entering campus from Braddock Road at the Sideburn Road entrance will have intermittent access to Nottoway River Lane toward Patriot Circle. At times, the road may be completely blocked. Expect delays in this area and avoid Nottoway River Lane, if possible.

Sidewalk closures will be in effect on the outer loop of Patriot Circle near the intersection with Nottoway River Lane. Follow detour signage through the area.

View the Fairfax Campus map for location information. This closure will help facilitate a delivery for the Aquatic and Fitness Center renovation project. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu. For Parking and Transportation questions, contact parking@gmu.edu or 703-993-2828.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory for Sept. 5 and Sept. 13

Lauren Reuscher — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:03:07 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Parking and Traffic Advisory for Sept. 5 and Sept. 13 Lauren Reuscher Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:03

Updated on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024:

On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5, increased traffic is expected on and around the Fairfax Campus, as well as an increase in on-campus parking, due to a concert at EagleBank Arena. The concert starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Levels 4 and 5 of Shenandoah Parking Deck will be open to General area parking permits and event parking starting at 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter Shenandoah Deck at the Level 3 permit entrance. The concert is scheduled to end by 11 p.m. All General area permit parkers, as well as event parkers, should exit the Shenandoah Deck by 11:30 p.m.

Drivers should allow additional travel time to and from campus and avoid the southern end of campus near EagleBank Arena and Braddock Road. Extra time should be allowed if using Mason Shuttles.

To avoid arena parking and traffic impacts, drivers may park in the Rappahannock Parking Deck on the north end of campus and use University Drive and Roberts Road to enter/exit campus.

For more information about events at EagleBank Arena, go to eaglebankarena.com.

Updated on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024: On Friday, Sept. 13, alternating one lane closures will be in effect on Patriot Circle between Campus Drive and Lot I for road repairs. Avoid this area if possible, and be prepared for traffic delays.

For parking and traffic updates, follow @MasonParking on Twitter. For questions, contact parking@gmu.edu.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Move-in Parking and Traffic Advisory

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:11:16 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Move-in Parking and Traffic Advisory Lauren Reuscher Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:11

Parking and traffic closures will occur on the Fairfax Campus from Wednesday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 25, to facilitate the move-in of nearly 6,000 residential students.

Key units across the university work together to make the move-in experience as efficient as possible. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as we welcome the newest Patriots to campus.

Traffic impacts will occur around campus, particularly near Braddock Road, Roanoke River Road, Lots J and K, and Rappahannock Deck. Specific parking areas will be reserved for move-in.

Refer to the Fairfax Campus map for parking lot and road locations.

For questions about parking and traffic during housing move-in, contact parking@gmu.edu. Follow @MasonParking and @MasonHousin g on X for updates.

Parking Closures and Impacts

Lots J and K will be used by students and families checking in for move-in at the Ángel Cabrera Global Center and for post move-in parking.
Rappahannock Deck: General permit area on Levels 1–3 (including faculty/staff general area on Level 3) will be closed to all but move-in traffic from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. From Tuesday, Aug. 20, through Saturday, Aug. 24, Levels 1–3 will be closed overnight at 11 p.m. Any vehicles left on these levels after 11 p.m. will be ticketed and towed.
- Rappahannock Deck reserved permit holders may park on reserved Levels 3–5.
- General faculty/staff permit holders may park only on the rooftop level from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 25.
- Student General permit holders should use other General parking areas, such as Lots A, C, L, and K.
- The reserved levels will only be accessible via the University Drive entrance on Level 2. The Patriot Circle permit entrance and exit will be closed. The reserved level gates will be open to accommodate families and students moving into the residence halls.
Lot I: Closed to all but move-in traffic from Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m.
Lot R: Closed to all but move-in traffic from Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 11 p.m. until Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m.
Short-Term Lots: Washington Lot near Presidents Park (off Shenandoah River Lane) will be closed from Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 11 p.m. to Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. The short term parking lot by Eastern Shore will only be available to move-in traffic with disabled permits from Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m.
Merten Lot will be used for oversized vehicles for move-in that cannot fit inside Rappahannock Deck.

Traffic Closures and Impacts

New resident students will be required to check in at the Ángel Cabrera Global Center on Aug. 21–22. Expect heavy traffic on Braddock Road, Roanoke River Road, and on Patriot Circle around Lots J and K.
Global Lane between Mason Pond Drive and Lot K (in front of the Global Center) will be closed to all traffic except disabled parking from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 24.
Expect heavy traffic approaching the housing move-in areas around Rappahannock Deck and Presidents Park.
Patriot Circle will be closed in front of Rappahannock Parking Deck from Wednesday, Aug. 21, until Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. Access the visitor section of the deck via Rappahannock River Lane and Patriot Circle.
Patriot Circle eastbound will be closed at George Mason Boulevard from Wednesday, Aug. 21, until Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.
University Drive: Expect heavy traffic between George Mason Boulevard and Rappahannock Deck.
Chesapeake River Lane will be closed to all traffic except commercial deliveries and disabled parking from Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.
Rivanna River Lane will be closed to all but service and delivery vehicles and disabled parking from Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

Additionally, from Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 p m. until Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 a.m., the portion of Lot A in front of EagleBank Arena will be closed for New Student Convocation.

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Fairfax Campus Notice: Section of Patriot Circle Closed July 22–28

Lauren Reuscher — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:59:15 +0000

Fairfax Campus Notice: Section of Patriot Circle Closed July 22–28 Lauren Reuscher Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:59

A section of Patriot Circle between Campus Drive and Aquia Creek Lane will be closed from Monday, July 22, through Sunday, July 28, so a culvert can be installed to address flooding issues along that part of the road and in Lot I. The sidewalk along this section of Patriot Circle will also be closed.

Those entering campus from Campus Drive will be forced to turn right onto Patriot Circle toward Mason Pond Drive. Those entering campus from University Drive and Aquia Creek Lane will be forced to turn left onto Patriot Circle toward George Mason Boulevard, or to go straight on Aquia Creek Lane toward Mason Pond Deck.

As a reminder, Lot I is still closed for repairs through August 12.

View the Fairfax Campus map for location details. Please pay attention to signage and use caution. For questions about this project, contact parking@gmu.edu. For questions related to accessibility, contact the ADA Office at ada@gmu.edu.

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