George Mason's Fairfax campus houses first-years in traditional halls like Commonwealth, Taylor and Presidents Park, with a two-day Patriot Move-in at the start of fall.
Enrollment
39,638
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,337
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students move in on one of two days, with upper-level students following Aug. 21-23. Check in first, then head to your unloading zone. If you can't make your day, you can move in later but not earlier. Label belongings with your name, room number and building.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 9am-3pm on your assigned day
- Check-in location
- Angel Cabrera Global Center, then your unloading zone at Rappahannock or Shenandoah.
- Parking
- Long-term parking is in Lot K, and first-year fall permits go on sale in late July.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Commonwealth Hall
Suite-style · Coed
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Taylor Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Presidents Park
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
The Commons
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to George Mason University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
The Preamble (new student welcome)
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 20 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at George Mason University.
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