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George Mason University

4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
1935 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

George Mason University (Mason) is in Fairfax County – 15 miles outside Washington, D.C. – on a picturesque, wooded, 677-acre campus. Our event and conference housing offerings include residence halls (room types are a mix of traditional rooms, suites, and apartments), with 24-hour customer service desks and amenities including free use of laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, and cable. Guests have access to free shuttle servicer around campus, and free local bus service to local shopping, dining, and local METRO stations.

Mason’s Housing and Residence Life Conference & Event department provides housing for groups ranging from 1 (guest housing) to 500. Typically, our residence halls are available from the last week of May through the first week of August. Our accommodation room styles are priced to fit every event budget. In addition to our housing accommodations, we have 30 meeting spaces within the residence halls for meetings, trainings, and social events.

We work closely with our partners in the Office of University Events (University Events), which specializes in conference and event services outside the campus housing component. University Events has a rich history of coordinating events of all kinds – campaign rallies, gubernatorial debates, association conferences, Nobel Prize receptions, and much more. Whether you are planning a small meeting at one of Mason’s conference rooms or a performance for as many as 10,000, the campus has access to event spaces guaranteed to impress. University Events offers professional coordination services for clients planning an event at Mason and can assist with logistical support such as: budget preparation, scheduling and setting up meeting space, handling hotel room block arrangements, food and beverage service selection, equipment rental, and everything that goes into streamlining the perfect event on our Northern Virginia campus.

Our core values (hospitality, satisfaction, and uniqueness) guide us as we help our clients achieve their desired outcomes with a successful, stress-free, memorable event.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 1935 Guests
Largest Auditorium Seating: 2,000
Largest Arena Seating: 10,000
Academic Year Largest Group: yes

Aquatic Fitness Center

The Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) supports a wide range of activities for the University community. Members have access to a variety of fitness and well-being programs and services, cardio and strength equipment, and aquatic amenities and programs. Special packages are available for camp/conference participants, and for summer interns making one of GMU's residence halls home for the summer.

Features include:
  • Weight training/strength gallery
  • Cardio gallery
  • Cycle studio
  • Multipurpose room
  • Olympic size pool
  • Recreational pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Sauna
  • Aquatic & Fitness programs
  • Men's and women's locker rooms
  • Family changing room

Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC)

Encompassing 120,000 square feet, the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) boasts three gymnasiums, racquetball courts, squash courts, and a two-story fitness gallery. The RAC serves as the home for Mason Recreation programs, three intercollegiate sports (tennis, volleyball, and wrestling), Army ROTC offices, as well as a classroom and offices for the School of Recreation, Health and Tourism.

Features:
• Weight training/strength gallery
• Cardio gallery
• Martial arts/dance room
• Yoga/pilates room
• 4 basketball/6 volleyball courts
• 2 racquetball/wallyball courts
• 2 squash courts
• Equipment checkout
• Men’s and women’s locker rooms
• Freshens smoothie bar
• 1,500-seat multipurpose venue for men’s and women’s varsity volleyball and wrestling

Address: 4350 Banister Creek Ct; Fairfax, VA 22030

George Mason University West Campus Park

The West Campus Park Complex features two lighted fields, one artificial turf and one Bermuda grass, and a third unlighted Bermuda grass field. The fields can be lined for a variety of sports like soccer, lacrosse, and rugby. Ample parking is available in the adjacent West Campus Parking Lot. West Campus Park also houses a covered pavilion area with picnic tables, grills, and restrooms.

Address: 4605 Rapidan River Rd; Fairfax, VA 22030
 

Tennis Courts at George Mason University's West Campus Park

The George Mason University Tennis Courts are located on West Campus. The 8 lighted NCAA/USTA regulation courts are the primary practice and competition facility for Mason’s Men’s & Women’s NCAA tennis teams and the Club Tennis team. Spectator seating and parking is available on site.

Address: 10780 West Campus Wy; Fairfax, VA 22030

Mason's Potomac Science Center on Belmont Bay in Woodbridge, Virginia

Reserve space at the Potomac Science Center for your event or celebration with the vista of Belmont Bay!  The Potomac Science Center is versatile and ideal for group meetings; trainings; special events; and, celebrations.

Note: the Potomac Science Center does not provide overnight accommodations. Please ask your event coordinator for more information on overnight accommodations.

Location Address: Potomac Science Center; 650 Mason Ferry Avenue, MS 4E3; Woodbridge, VA 22191
Email: pscevent@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-7107

Unique features include:
  • state-of-the art facilities
  • Multipurpose Room - open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows (great views of the bay); A/V capabilities; Movable furniture
  • Lecture Hall - open floor plan with beautiful views; Cutting-edge audiovisual and videoconferencing technology; Moveable furniture for flexible configurations (accommodates approximately 36 people* when configured classroom style)
  • Pre-Function Lobby Area & Exhibit Gallery - open floor plan with incredible views; ideal for function greetings, registration, and receptions; flexible layouts to meet the needs of your function
  • Small Conference Room - ideal for private meetings, in person or virtually; conference table & chairs on wheels; wall mounted flat screen and laptop; counter space for refreshments
  • Amphitheater
  • Outdoor Patios
Video Tours of Event Spaces
Photo Gallery
External (i.e. Non-Mason) Space Requests

Corner Pocket - The Hub

The Corner Pocket is a great place to meet, socialize, and play!  Take some time out of your busy day to play foosball or pool. 
Features:
  • Game Room
  • Side Pocket
  • Patio
External Organization Rates:
  1. $150 per hour during business hours.
  2. $45 per hour for Side Pocket or Patio.
  3. Flex pricing - if you (or your group) don't want to reserve the entire Game Room, we offer general admission play at $0.25/token, or $2 per hour per person (charged in 15-minute increments).
For more information, please contact the service staff at cornerp@gmu.edu; or (703)993-9785
Review the Corner Pocket Reservations Polices 
More information about Rental Requests

Beacon Hall Conference Center at Mason's SciTech Campus in Manassas, Virginia

Beacon Hall Conference Center features two multipurpose rooms with movable tables and chairs. Both rooms are equipped with a projection screen, LCD projector, and sound system. The two rooms connect by double doors in the middle and can be rented together or separately. Access to a large private lobby with abundant natural lighting works well for registration, catering, or vendors.

Multipurpose rooms features include:
  • Fully integrated audio-visual system
  • Projector, screen, laptop HDMI/VGA connections
  • Wireless/wired microphone system
  • Overhead speakers
Location Address: 10945 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/beacon-hall-conference-center/  

George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Map

  • Lobby: 1,750SF; Conference Room 1017A: 2,086SF; 1018B: 1,750SF Sq. Ft.
  • Conference Room 1017A; 34; Conference Room 1018B: 31 Classroom Style
  • Lobby: 32; Conference Room 1017A: 34; Conference Room 1018B: 32 Theatre Style
  • Lobby: ; Conference Room 1017A: 18; Conference Room 1018B: 16 Conference Style

Discovery Auditorium at Mason's SciTech Campus in Manassas, Virginia

The Discovery Hall Auditorium is a fixed-seat* auditorium with newly renovated A/V equipment.  It is a great space for seminars, trainings, and workshops with access to a lobby for registration and catering.

Features include:
  • Fully integrate audio-visual system
  • Projector, screen, laptop HDMI/VGA connections
  • Overhead ceiling speakers
Location Address: 10910 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/discovery-hall-auditorium/

George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Map
  
  • 1,969 Sq. Ft.
  • 37 Classroom Style

Katherine G. Johnson Hall Atrium at Mason's SciTech Campus in Manassas, Virginia

With large windows providing a source of natural lighting, the Katherine G Johnson Hall Atrium is a large flexible space that can accommodate a variety of events, from seated setups to standing receptions. A variety of A/V equipment is available to support your event.

Features include:
• Natural lighting
• Open space to accommodate multiple configurations
• Mobile audio-visual equipment available (includes mobile projector, mobile screen, mobile mixer unit with both wired and wireless microphone capabilities, mobile speakers and speaker stands)

Location Address: 10890 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/bull-run-hall-atrium/
 
George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Map

  • 1,236 Sq. Ft.

Verizon Auditorium at Mason's SciTech Campus in Manassas, Virginia

Verizon Auditorium is a fixed-seat* auditorium with a fully equipped lecture podium on stage, fixed projection screen, ceiling mounted LCD projector.
Four break-out meeting rooms are also available. These multipurpose spaces have movable tables and chairs, and feature white boards, and either a mounted TV audio-visual system or a mobile TV for presentations. A lobby just outside the auditorium works well for registration, vendors, or to hold a small pre-event or post-event reception.

Auditorium features include:
• Fully integrated audio-visual system
• Projector and screen
• In room desktop computer connections
• laptop HDMI/VGA connections
• Podium microphone
• Wireless microphone system
• Overhead and side wall speakers

Location Address: 10900 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/verizon-auditorium-breakout-rooms-and-lobby/
 
George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Map

Verizon Auditorium - Lobby

Verizon Auditorium Lobby

Location Address: 10900 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/verizon-auditorium-breakout-rooms-and-lobby/

  • 554 Sq. Ft.
  • 80 Theatre Style

Verizon Auditorium - Conference Room 110A (at Mason's SciTech Campus in Manassas, Virginia

Verizon Auditorium Conference/Break-out Room 110A Features:
  • Movable tables and chairs
  • White boards
  • Mounted TV Audio-Visual System or Mobile TV for presentations
Location Address: 10900 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Email: eventsst@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-8585
https://scitechcampus.gmu.edu/events-scheduling/verizon-auditorium-breakout-rooms-and-lobby/
  
  • 613 Sq. Ft.
  • 41 Banquet Style
  • 26 Classroom Style
  • 50 Theatre Style
  • 26 Conference Style
  • 26 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Verizon Auditorium - Conference Room 110L

This conference/break-out room features:
  • Movable tables and chairs
  • White boards
  • Mounted TV Audio-Visual System or Mobile TV for presentations
  • 623 Sq. Ft.
  • 41 Banquet Style
  • 26 Classroom Style
  • 50 Theatre Style
  • 26 Conference Style
  • 26 Hollow Square Style

Verizon Auditorium - Conference Room 110H

This conference/break-out room features:
  • Movable tables and chairs
  • White boards
  • Mounted TV Audio-Visual System or Mobile TV for prensentation
  • 714 Sq. Ft.
  • 46 Banquet Style
  • 35 Classroom Style
  • 50 Theatre Style
  • 26 Conference Style
  • 26 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 1000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 3,000
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Guest Room Cost : Free
Overnight Room Attributes
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Washer/Dryer
  • WiFi

Traditional Residence Hall

This accommodation has A/C

Suites

This accommodation has A/C

Apartments

This accommodation has A/C

Featured Amenities

Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Car Charging Station
Fitness Center
Laundry
Linens
Near Public Transit
Outdoor Space
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Sports Facilities
Taxi
Theater Seating
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

4400 University Drive,

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Metro
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Dulles International Airport - 25 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Dulles International Airport - 25 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Car charging stations: Yes

Nearby Cities

Washington, DC – Baltimore, MD – Richmond, VA

Things to Know

Catering

Must Use In-House Catering: No

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Can Bring In Own Food: No

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

Venue Policies

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Family Friendly: Yes

Technology

Most of the residence halls at GMU have lounges, multi-purpose rooms and/or small classrooms. These meeting spaces are often available for rent to our camp and conference groups. These spaces are outfitted with the typical technology required for the room design and function.

The Office of University Events office is able to assist clients with booking meeting and event spaces that are not part of the residence halls. The main website is: https://events.gmu.edu/conferences-events/ (then choose Professional Coordination of Services).

The Office of University Events can be reached by calling (703) 993-2853, or by email to gmuevent@gmu.edu

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones
  • Sound System
  • Custom Lighting

Testimonials

"Giving our Mason Community Arts Academy students the opportunity to experience our beautiful residential halls and facilities enhances their whole summer experience! It helps highlight the “best of Mason” as we reach out to the broader community and attract potential students for George Mason University."
~ Elizabeth Curtis, Elecutive Director
 
MasonAcademy.org
703-993-9889

Mason Community Arts Academy