As George Mason University gets ready to welcome residential students to campus for the new academic year, several parking and traffic closures will occur on the Fairfax Campus from August 16–20 to accommodate the move-in of nearly 6,000 residential students.
Traffic impacts will occur around campus, particularly near Braddock Road, Roanoke River Road, Lots J and K, and Rappahannock Deck.
A successful move-in process is a university priority. Key units across the university work together to make the experience as efficient as possible. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated. Refer to the Fairfax Campus map for parking lot and road locations.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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, August 16, through Sunday, August 20, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Reserved permit holders may park on reserved Levels 3–5. General faculty/staff permit holders may park ONLY on the rooftop level from Wednesday, August 16, through Sunday, August 20. Student General permits 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, August 17, at 11 p.m. to Saturday, August 19, at 6 p.m.
- Lot R: Closed to all but move-in traffic from Tuesday, August 15, at 11 p.m. until Saturday, August 19, at 6 p.m.
- Short-Term Lots: Washington Lot near Presidents Park (off Shenandoah River Lane) will be closed from Tuesday, August 15, at 11 p.m. to Thursday, August 17, 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, August 16, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, August 20, 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
- As all resident students must check in at the Ángel Cabrera Global Center, 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 Mason Shuttles and disabled parking from Wednesday, August 16, through Saturday, August 19.
- Expect heavy traffic approaching the housing move-in areas around Rappahannock Deck and Presidents Park.
- Patriot Circle (in front of the Rappahannock River Parking Deck) will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday, August 16, until Sunday, August 20, at 6 p.m. Access to the visitor section of the deck will be available via Rappahannock River Lane and Patriot Circle.
- Patriot Circle eastbound will be closed at George Mason Boulevard from Wednesday, August 16, until Sunday, August 20, 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, August 16, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, August 20, at 6 p.m.
- Rivanna River Lane will be closed to all but service and delivery vehicles and disabled parking from Wednesday, August 16, at 6 a.m. until Sunday, August 20, at 6 p.m.
Additionally, from Wednesday, August 16, at 11 p m. until Saturday, August 19, at 7 a.m., the portion of Lot A in front of EagleBank Arena will be closed for New Student Convocation, which is being held on Friday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to noon in EagleBank Arena.
For questions about parking and traffic during housing move-in, contact parking@gmu.edu.
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