Auxiliary Services & Operations
Get ready for Mason Day!

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Activate Your Mason Mobile ID

Mason Day admissions are FREE for George Mason students with valid plastic Mason ID cards or Mason Mobile IDs.

Don’t Have a Mason ID?

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Hint: Due to the higher volume of student visits, there is a longer wait time for customer support at the Mason Card Office on Mason Day. Be sure to activate and troubleshoot your device in advance.

Plan Your Trip to Mason Day

High Traffic Volume Expected

We expect a high volume of traffic in the area; please plan additional time for your arrival and departure. We encourage students to take public transportation or walk to the event location.

Where to Avoid

Lot L Closed
Sunday, April 20, at 11 pm, through Sunday, April 26

Western Side of Lot A Closed
Tuesday, April 22, at 1 pm through Sunday, April 27

Where to Park

Lot K, east side of Lot A, and Lot C are event parking spaces for attendees.

All George Mason permit holders can park at the designated event parking lots. No permit restriction on Friday, April 25.

Campus visitors may purchase daily parking passes online:

  • Lot K Daily Parking: $11.50
  • Daily Evening: $8.50 (valid after 4 pm)

Shuttle Information

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From Fairfax Campus & Surrounding Area

  • Take any George Mason Shuttle or the CUE Bus and hop off at the Rappahannock River Lane stop.
  • Take the West Campus Shuttle and get off at the Mason Pond & Patriot Circle (Eaglebank Arena) stop.
  • Take a 5-minute walk toward the EagleBank Arena to reach the Mason Day entrance.

From Regional Campuses

From Vienna Metro Station

Scooters & Bikes

Go green and avoid congested traffic with scooters and bikes. Whether you travel from residence halls, parking lots, or off-campus locations, you can enjoy discounted rides with e-scooters or e-bikes and ride free Patriot bikes.

Lime & Bird Scooters

Pick up any Lime or Bird scooter on campus or in the surrounding communities of Fairfax City.

Get $5 Off Your Bird Ride!

The first 100 Bird scooter rides on Fairfax Campus between April 21–26, 2025, get $5 off with promo code: MASONDAY

Sponsored by Student Involvement

Capital Bikeshare

Check out an e-bike from Capital Bikeshare bike stations, and you can zip your way in style and speed. Get your discounted $25 student annual membership and enjoy unlimited rides for as low as $8 per day.

Patriot Bike Checkout

Want to enjoy a bike ride without buying and maintaining a bike? Check out bikes for free with a valid Mason ID at the RAC and Aquatic Center on the Fairfax Campus.

Party at Corner Pocket

After Mason Day

It’s Free Play Friday at Corner Pocket. Grab your friends and enjoy unlimited arcade action, billiards battles, virtual reality, and video games. Let the fun continue.

Sponsored by Student Involvement

Student Involvement

Celebrate Mason Day with Us!

Enjoy a day packed with carnival rides, engaging games, live student performances, and a headline concert by MAX at 7 pm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!

Get Your Patriot Gear

Show up in style the Patriots’ way. From jerseys to hats, shirts to accessories, we’ve got everything you need in green and gold.

Grab Food & Snacks at Mason Day

Enjoy carnival food from the food trucks and grab bites at the Johnson Center’s retail restaurants.

Get More Discounts

Heading off-campus for a bite or an after-party? Get extra savings with Patriot Perks at local spots.

Mason Day Information

Keep updated on ticket information, activities, concert line-up, food vendors, bag policies, and more.