Parking Services - Parking & Transportation

When purchasing a permit online at My Parking Portal, payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. A $50 administrative fee will be applied to accounts with insufficient funds or if the account number or routing number is entered incorrectly.

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

Freshman Resident Students may purchase one of the following parking permits: West Campus, Lot J, Lot I, Resident Lite, Rappahannock Parking Deck, or Shenandoah Parking Deck parking permit. See the table below for permit cost and information on where these parking permits are valid.
Sophomore & Upperclass Resident Students (completed 30 credits and above) may choose from any of the Surface Lots, Reserved Lots, and Parking Decks parking permits. See the tables below for permit costs and information on where these parking permits are valid.
Townhouse Resident Students: In addition to their regular permit choices, townhouse residents may purchase a discounted Townhouse-only permit, not valid on Fairfax East Campus.
Short-Term Parking Rates: go to the visitor parking section for more information.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Parking Enforcement

Student parking is restricted to students owning a valid Mason parking permit. It must have the license plate of the vehicle parked associated with that permit. Parking Services will monitor and enforce the student permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.

Proof of Resident Status

Resident students may be required to provide proof of their residency status when purchasing a permit. A copy of the student’s housing contract is the preferred method for proof of residency status.

RESIDENT STUDENT PERMIT RATES

Spring Permit: Valid until August 15, 2026

Surface Lot Permit Options

¹Only Available to Non-Freshman Resident Students.

Permit Types	Fairfax/SciTech¹ General Permit	Resident Lite Permit	West Campus Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$340	$220	$125
Where Can You Park
West Campus Lot & General Lots M, O, P	All Day	All Day	West Campus Lot All Day Lots M, O, P Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV	All Day	Lot K All Day All Other Lots Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday– Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section)	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 am – 7:00 am 8:00 pm – 2:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day
Townhouse	All Day	All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day
Reserved Lots J/I/R (Except F/S spaces)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	Not Valid	Not Valid
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Reserved Lot Permit Options

¹ Only available to residents of Potomac Heights and Liberty Square
² Townhouse residents only

Parking Location	Lot J Student Permit	Lot R¹ Student Permit	Lot I Student Permit	Townhouse² Resident Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$380	$395	$405	$220
Where Can You Park
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Lot J Only All Day	Lot R Only All Day	Lot I Only All Day	Townhouse Lot Only All Day
West Campus Lot, General Lots M, O, P. Townhouse Lot	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Parking Deck Permit Options

¹Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

² Only available for Global Center resident students.

Parking Location	Mason Pond¹ Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Rappahannock¹ Deck Permit	Global Center² Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$465	$465	$440	$340
Where Can You Park
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day	Global Center Garage All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section)	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 4 & 5 All Day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday– Sunday All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV, Townhouse, and West Campus	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	West Campus, Lots M, O, P All Day All Other Lots Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

SUMMER RESIDENT STUDENT PERMIT RATES

Valid Until August 15, 2025

Surface Lot Permit Options

* Fairfax/SciTech General Permit: only available for sophomore and above students.

Parking Locations	Fairfax/SciTech* General Permit	Resident Lite Permit
Permit Rates	$165	$110
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Not Valid	Not Valid
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Reserved Lot Permit Options

* Lot R Permit: for Potomac Heights and Liberty Square Sophomore and above residents only.
** Townhouse Permit: for townhouse residents only.

Parking Locations	Lot J Student Permit	Lot R* Student Permit	Lot I Student Permit
Permit Rates	$185	$195	$200
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Lot J Only All Day	Lot R Only All Day	Lot I Only All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Parking Deck Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.
† Mason Pond Deck Permit: only available for sophomore and above students.

Parking Location	Mason Pond* Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Shenandoah Evening Permit	Rappahannock* Deck Permit
Permit Rates	$225	$225	$180	$215
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

Freshman off-campus students may purchase one of the following parking permits: Fairfax/SciTech General, West Campus Lot, Reserved Lots, Rappahannock Parking Deck, Shenandoah Parking Deck, and Mason Pond Parking Deck permits. See the table below for permit costs and information on where these parking permits are valid.
Sophomore & Upperclass off-campus students may purchase any Surface Lots, Reserved Lots, or Parking Deck permits. See permit options below for permit rates and information on where these parking permits are valid.
Short-Term Parking Rates: go to the visitor parking section for more information.
Parking Enforcement: Student parking is restricted to students owning a valid Mason parking permit. It must have the license plate of the vehicle parked associated with that permit. Parking Services will monitor and enforce the student permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.

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OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PERMIT OPTIONS

Spring Permit: Valid until August15, 2026

Surface Lot Permit Options

Permit Rates	Fairfax/SciTech General Permit	Lots M&P Permit	West Campus Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$290	$200	$125
Fall Prorated Rates	$115	$80	$50
Where Can You Park
West Campus Lot	All Day	Not Valid	All Day
Lots M & P	All Day	All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day
General Lots A, C, D, K, L, O, PV, Townhouse Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday)	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) Saturday – Sunday All Day
Reserved Lots J/I/R (Except F/S spaces)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	Not Valid	Not Valid
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Reserved Lot Permit Options

Parking Location	Lot I Permit	Lot J Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$375	$350
Fall Prorated Rates	$225	Sold Out
Where Can You Park
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Lot I Only All Day	Lot J Only All Day
West Campus, General Lots M, O, P, Townhouse Lot	All Day	All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Parking Deck Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

Parking Location	Mason Pond* Permit	Mason Pond* Evening Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Shenandoah Evening Permit	Rappahannock* Deck Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$465	$365	$465	$365	$440
Fall Prorated Rates	$185	$145	$185	$145	$175
Where Can You Park
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except: Visitor Section)	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 1 & 2 Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Levels 4 & 5 All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, and PV	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	All Day	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day
West Campus & General Lots M, O, P	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

SUMMER OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PERMIT OPTIONS

Valid Until August 15, 2025

Surface Lot Permit Options

Parking Locations	Fairfax/SciTech General Permit	Summer Session General Permit
Permit Rates	$140	$95 (Session A: 5/19-6/27) $130 (Session B: 5/27-7/23) $95 (Session C: 6/29-8/4) $135 (Session D: 5/19-7/26) $125 (Session E: 5/19-7/15)
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Not Valid	Not Valid
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Reserved Lot Permit Options

Parking Locations	Lot I Permit	Lot J Permit
Permit Rates	$185	$170
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
Reserved Lots (Except F/S spaces)	Lot I Only All Day	Lot J Only All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Parking Deck Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

Parking Location	Mason Pond* Permit	Mason Pond* Evening Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Shenandoah Evening Permit	Rappahannock* Deck Permit
Permit Rates	$225	$180	$225	$180	$215
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 4 & 5 All Day
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Faculty/Staff (Parking Map PDF)

Faculty/staff parking is restricted to employees owning a valid Mason parking permit. It must have the license plate of the vehicle parked associated with that permit. Selected special permits are also considered valid in faculty/staff parking areas. Permits are not transferable to other persons.
Short-Term Parking Rates: go to the Visitor Short-term Parking Section for more information.

Payroll Deduction

Payroll Deductions Permit Add/Exchange/Withdrawal Form

The Payroll Deduction Program allows full-time, benefited, faculty and staff to payroll deduct their parking fees on a pre-tax basis, which reduces their taxable income.

Payroll deduction permits are non-expiring and do not need to be updated or renewed every year.
18 and 26 pay period cycles are deducted at the 24 pay period rate.
All payroll deduction rates are based on their respective annual rate.
Participants of the payroll deduction program can opt out when they leave Mason. A payroll permit deactivation form must be submitted in order to initiate the stop of deductions.
Please note that it usually takes 2-3 business days to process.

Enforcement of Parking Permits

Parking Services will monitor and enforce the faculty/staff permit requirement in all restricted areas. See permit rules & regulations for details.

FACULTY/STAFF PERMIT OPTIONS

Spring Permit: Valid until August 31, 2026

Surface Lot Permit Options

* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.

Permit Types	Fairfax/SciTech General Permit	Lot M & P Permit	West Campus Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$290	$200	$125
Fall Prorated Rates	$115	$80	$50
Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period)	$24.17	$16.67	$10.42
Where Can You Park
West Campus Lot	All Day	Not Valid	All Day
General Lots M & P	All Day	All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day
General Lots A, C, D, K, L, O, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except Visitor Section)	All Day (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday)	Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 7:00 am (Except no parking at Rappahannock 2:00 am-5:00 am, Monday- Friday) Saturday – Sunday All Day
Reserved Lots J/I/R	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King, Hylton)	All Day	Not Valid	Not Valid
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Reserved Lot Permit Options

* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.

Permit Types	Lot J Permit	Lot I Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$300	$375
Fall Prorated Rates	Sold Out	$150
Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period)	$29.17	$31.25
Where Can You Park
Reserved Lots	Lot J Only All Day	Lot I Only All Day
West Campus & General Lots M, O, P	All Day	All Day
General Lots A, C, D, K, L, and PV	All Day	All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except Visitor Section)	Levels 1-3 Monday – Friday All Day Except from 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day	Levels 1-3 Monday – Friday All Day Except from 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Parking Deck Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

Permit Rates	Mason Pond* Permit	Mason Pond* Evening Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Shenandoah Evening Permit	Rappahannock* Permit
Spring Permit Rates	$465	$365	$465	$365	$440
Fall Prorated Rates	185	$145	$185	$145	$175
Payroll Deduction Rate (Per Pay Period)	$38.75		$38.75		$36.67
Where Can You Park
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Level 3 All Day Reserved Section Only
Rappahannock Parking Deck Level 1-2 and Level 3 Non-Reserved Section (Except Visitor Section)	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Not Valid
General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV, West Campus Lot, Townhouse	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
Reserved Lot I	F/S Spaces Only All Day	Not Valid	F/S Spaces Only All Day	Not Valid	F/S Spaces Only All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
Mason Square (Prior Approval Needed)	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

SUMMER FACULTY/STAFF PERMIT OPTIONS

Valid Until August 31, 2025

Surface Lot Permit Options

* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.

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Parking Locations	Fairfax/SciTech General Lot Permit	Summer Session General Permit
Permit Rates (Payroll Deduction Rate)	$140 ($23.33/Pay Period)	$95 (Session A: 5/19-6/27) $130 (Session B: 5/27-7/23) $95 (Session C: 6/29-8/4) $135 (Session D: 5/19-7/26) $125 (Session E: 5/19-7/15)
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day
Rapidan River Lot	Not Valid	All Day
Reserved Lots (Except F/S Spaces)	Not Valid	Not Valid
F/S Spaces ONLY Lot A, J, I	All Day	All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King, Hylton)	All Day	All Day
Mason Square	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Reserved Lot Permit Options

* Reserved Lot F/S Spaces: A supplemental permit can be acquired to utilize faculty/staff spaces in lots I or J.

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Parking Locations	Lot J Permit	Lot I Permit
Permit Rates (Payroll Deduction Rates)	$170 ($28.33/Pay Period)	$185 ($30.42/Pay Period)
West Campus Lot & General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, and PV Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 (Except: Visitor Section)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)	All Day (Valid through Aug. 25, 7 am)
Reserved Lots	Lot J Only All Day (Except F/S spaces*)	Lot I Only All Day (Except F/S spaces*)
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day
Mason Square	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Parking Deck Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

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Parking Location	Mason Pond* Permit	Mason Pond* Evening Permit	Shenandoah Permit	Shenandoah Evening Permit	Rappahannock* Permit
Rates (Payroll Deduction Rates)	$225 ($37.50/Pay Period)	$180 N/A	$225 ($37.50/Pay Period)	$180 N/A	$215 ($35.42/Pay Period)
Parking Decks	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 All Day	Mason Pond Parking Deck Levels 3-5 Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels All Day	Shenandoah Parking Deck All Levels Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Not Valid
Rappahannock Parking Deck (Except Visitor Section)	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Level 3 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Non-Reserved Section Only Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday –Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Level 3 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Non-Reserved Section Only Saturday – Sunday All Day	Monday – Friday Levels 1 & 2 Except 2:00 am – 5:00 am Saturday – Sunday All Day	Level 3 All Day Reserved Section Only
Lots I & J	F/S Spaces Only All Day	Not Valid	F/S Spaces Only All Day	Not Valid	F/S Spaces Only All Day
General Lots A, C, K, L, M, O, P, PV	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
SciTech Campus (Tower, Discovery, Occoquan, King)	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day	All Day
Mason Square	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid	Not Valid

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

Adjunct Faculty & Non-Student Wage Employees (Parking Map PDF)

Discounted permits in select lots and parking decks are available for adjunct faculty and wage employees in addition to all other faculty/staff permit options.

Visit the Parking Portal to select the permit options.
Purchase 15 validations/use codes to be eligible for parking in the visitor section of an assigned garage. To request validation or code, please complete the Validation Request Form.
Permits are available to purchase in person. Visit the parking office during the office hours

Note: State/University funds cannot be used to purchase validations for current students or employees.

ADJUNCT FACULTY & NON-STUDENT WAGE EMPLOYEE PERMIT RATES

Spring Permit: Valid until May 22, 2026

Adjunct Faculty & Non-Student Wage Employee Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

Permit Types	Spring Permit Rates	Parking Location
Lot K Adjunct/Non Student Wage	$4.75/Day	Lot K All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck* Roof Top Permit	$65	Rappahannock Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day
SciTech Campus Tower Lot Permit	$65	Tower Lot All Day
Mason Square Vernon Smith Garage Permit	$65	Vernon Smith Garage B3 Level Only All Day
Adjunct Lite Permit	$120	Lots K, M, O, P & PV All Day
Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Permit	$150	Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day
Mason Pond Parking Deck Level 1 & 2	$150	Mason Pond Parking Deck Level 1 & 2 All Day
Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here	$150 (Quantity: 15)	Assigned Parking Deck Visitor Section All Day
Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here	Available for Mason Pond, Shenandoah, and Rappahannock Parking Decks (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Garage (Mason Square)

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

SUMMER ADJUNCT FACULTY & NON-STUDENT WAGE EMPLOYEE PERMIT RATES

Summer Permits Valid Until August 22, 2025

Adjunct Faculty & Non-Student Wage Employee Permit Options

* Mason Pond and Rappahannock parking decks require a QR code to be provided on your parking permit receipt for entry and exit.

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Permit Types	Rates	Parking Location
Lot K Adjunct/Non Student Wage	$4.75/Day	Lot K All Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck* Roof Top Permit	$60	Rappahannock Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day
Mason Square Vernon Smith Garage Permit	$60	Vernon Smith Garage B3 Level Only All Day
SciTech Campus Tower Lot Permit	$60	Tower Lot All Day
Adjunct Lite Permit	$115	Lots K, M, O, P & PV All Day
Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Permit	$145	Shenandoah Parking Deck Roof Top Only All Day
Mason Pond Parking Deck Level 1 & 2	$145	Mason Pond Parking Deck Level 1 & 2 All Day
Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here	$145 (Quantity: 15)	Assigned Parking Deck Visitor Section All Day
Validation Block/Code Submit Validation Request Form Here	Available for Mason Pond, Shenandoah, and Rappahannock Parking Decks (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Garage (Mason Square)

Note: Permit rates are subject to change.

NOVA Faculty & Staff Parking at Mason

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) faculty and staff employed at George Mason University may obtain a complimentary General Faculty/Staff permit with the purchase of a NOVA faculty/staff virtual permit.

Request Parking at Mason

To receive the complimentary General Faculty/Staff permit, NOVA faculty/staff must bring to the Mason Parking Services office the following documents:

NOVA Faculty/Staff ID
Mason Faculty/Staff ID
Proof of a current NOVA parking permit. Only vehicles on your NOVA parking account can be used on your Mason permit. Complimentary permits are not available to contractors, affiliates, and students.

Mason Faculty & Staff Parking at NOVA

Mason faculty/staff are eligible to park on NOVA campuses at no charge. Once registered, these permits are good for one year, starting on July 1 of the current year and expiring on June 30 of the following year. Mason faculty/staff may park in any A or B Lot and the visitor lot of their Brault Administration building.

To update information on the registered vehicles with NOVA Parking Services, visit any of the NOVA Parking Office locations or email [email protected].

NOVA Parking Services: 703-323-3123 | [email protected].

Request Parking on NOVA Campuses

Mason faculty/staff can register up to three vehicles for this program. Upon arriving at a NOVA campus for the first time, a Mason faculty/staff member should report to a campus Parking Office to register their vehicle with the following documentation:

George Mason Faculty/Staff ID
Vehicle Information (Up to 3): license plate number, make, model, color

Once NOVA Parking has verified and registered your information into the system, a virtual permit will be issued to the applicant.

Retiree and Emeritus Faculty

Retirees (less than 15 years of state service): one year of free general permit parking.
Retirees (15+ years of state service): one year of free general permit parking. Each year after, retirees receive indefinite general permit parking for $15 per year
Emeritus Faculty: Faculty members duly appointed to emeritus status by the George Mason University Board of Visitors are eligible to receive one free parking permit upon proof of status.

How to Receive a Retiree Parking Permit

Upon retiring, complete a Permit Cancelation Form. Please visit the Parking Services Office to receive your retiree parking pass.

Please contact Parking Services at 703-993-2710 or [email protected] for more information.

Terms & Conditions

Permit is not transferable.
Misuse may result in termination of parking privilege.
Retirees may upgrade to a deck or reserved lot permit for the cost difference between general parking and deck or reserved lot parking permit.
15+ retiree permits must be renewed annually.
One permit per retiree and only one vehicle may be associated with the permit.

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

All visitors to the Fairfax Campus are strongly encouraged to park in the Visitor Parking areas located in Mason Pond, Shenandoah, or the Rappahannock Parking Decks at the prevailing rates.

Virtual permits can be purchased in advance through My Parking Portal. Please note that you will need to create a visitor account.
Campus departments may order validations for their visitors, please submit the Fairfax Campus Validation Request Form
For ADA-accessible parking guidelines, please visit Accessible Parking.

Short-Term Parking Rates

Location	Hours	Rates
Parking Deck Rates
Monday-Friday	1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours All Day	$5.00 $9.00 $12.00 $16.00 $17.00 $19.00
Saturday-Sunday	1 hour 2 hours All Day	$5.00 $9.00 $10.00
Purchase at the Pay Station or via ParkMobile	Zone: Shenandoah Deck: 4999 Rappahannock Deck: 4901
Daily Rates
Lot L Purchase on the Parking Portal or via ParkMobile (Zone: 4907)	Daily	$11.50
Lot K Purchase on the Parking Portal or via ParkMobile (Zone: 4905)	Daily	$11.50/Weekday Free on weekend Virtual permit required, purchase on the Parking Portal
West Campus*** ParkMobile Zone: 4906	Daily	$5.50
West Campus*** ParkMobile Zone: 4906	Weekday After 4 pm All day Weekends	$1.50
Lot P Purchase at the Pay Station or via ParkMobile (Zone: 4904)	Daily	$8.50
Daily Evening General Lots A, C, K, L, M, P, West Campus, Rappahannock Parking Deck Levels 1 & 2 Purchase on the Parking Portal	Valid After 4:00 pm	$8.50
Short-Term Rates
Lot L & K	Weekly	$35.00
Lot L & K	Monthly	$85.00
West Campus***	Weekly	$16.50
West Campus***	Monthly	$50.00

* Rates repeat after 24 hours. Pricing may vary depending on the time, date, and presence of an event. Temporary rate changes will be posted at the entrances to the parking deck.

** Visitors can also download the ParkMobile app to pay in eligible parking zones. A $0.50 surcharge is applied per transaction.

** West Campus Daily, Weekly, and Monthly permits are not available during the summer through August 15.

Time-Limited Complimentary Parking Zones

Time-limited spaces are available throughout various areas of the campus. These spaces allow you complimentary parking for up to 30 minutes or as otherwise posted. After the posted time the vehicle must leave the parking space or be subject to ticketing. Vehicles with valid ADA accessible parking credentials can remain parked in the time-driven zones for up to twice the posted time limit.

Special Event Visitor Parking

Visitors may be assigned parking for special events. Parking Services may designate specific parking areas or issue special permits to visitors or to a sponsoring University program/activity for distribution. Individuals visiting the University for Special Events may only park in areas designated for the event by Parking Services or may park in any other paid visitor area at the prevailing rates.

All visitor parking is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the exemption of a lot or the purchase of a validation does not guarantee parking availability. If you are attending an event, please contact the event’s coordinator or host to determine if they are sponsoring parking for the event’s attendees. If you or your department/organization is hosting an event, please see the options below for parking.

The event host has the following options for special event parking:

Exempt Lot Areas: Event coordinators may pay to exempt a lot/area from permit enforcement. Please note: Lot exemptions are only offered for events being coordinated through Events Management.
Reserve Parking Spaces: Event coordinators may pay to reserve specific spaces in a particular parking area.
Parking Validations: Event coordinators may purchase validations for use in the parking decks or garages. Validations can be purchased on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. Mason Pond Deck (Fairfax Campus) and Van Metre Garage (Mason Square) utilize QR codes for validations to cover payment at exit. Rappahannock Deck and Shenandoah Deck (Fairfax Campus) utilize validation codes to cover pre-payment of parking. Codes may be requested by departments and event organizers for specific days/time and/or number of uses.

Please Note:

All event requests are individually reviewed and are subject to approval by the parking services office on a case-by-case basis. Not all requests may be accommodated based on the time, date & location of the event.
All visitor parking is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the exemption of a lot or the purchase of validation does not guarantee parking availability.
State/University funds cannot be used to purchase validations for current students or employees, including temporary employees.

Fairfax Campus

Event coordinators may purchase validations, reserve parking spaces, or pay to exempt a lot/area. Please submit the Fairfax Campus Special Event Request Form in advance to allow ample processing time. Availability of reserved spaces at Parking Services discretion.

Permit Types	Hours	Rate
Parking Deck Validations	1 Hour	$5.00
	2 Hours	$9.00
	3 Hours	$12.00
	4 Hours	$16.00
	5 Hours	$17.00
	Weekday Daily	$19.00
	Weekend Daily	$10.00
	Orders with 100+ validations* *25Live reference number required	$6.00 / 3 Hours $8.00 / 4 Hours $8.50 / 5 Hours $10.00 / Day
Short-Term Parking	Daily Permit	$11.50
Short-Term Parking	Weekly Permit	$35.00
Reserved Lot Space	General Permit Space	$25 / Space
Reserved Lot Space	Deck Visitor Space	$35 / Space
Exempt Parking
Lot K or Lot L	Monday/Wednesday	$600.00 / Day <150 Attendees $700.00 / Day 150+ Attendees
	Tuesday/Thursday	$700.00 / Day <150 Attendees $800.00 / Day 150+ Attendees
	Friday	$500.00 / Day
	Saturday/Sunday	$250.00 / Day
Lot M	Friday-Sunday	$250.00 / Day
Lot P	Monday-Sunday	$250.00 / Day
PV Lot or Lot J (General Section)	Friday	$500.00 / Day
PV Lot or Lot J (General Section)	Saturday/Sunday	$250.00 / Day
West Campus	Monday-Thursday After 5 pm	$50.00 / Day <50 Attendees $100.00 / Day <100 Attendees $150.00 / Day 100+ Attendees
West Campus	Friday-Sunday No time restriction	$50.00 / Day <50 Attendees $100.00 / Day <100 Attendees $150.00 / Day 100+ Attendees
Shenandoah Parking Deck	Friday-Sunday	$500.00 / Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (General Permit section levels 1-2)	Friday	$500.00 / Day
	Saturday-Sunday	$250.00 / Day
Exempt Parking: Break Discounted Rates*
East Campus Surface Lots	Monday-Friday	$250.00 / Day
	Saturday-Sunday	$125.00 / Day
Lot P	Monday-Sunday	$125.00 / Day
Lot M	Friday-Sunday	$125.00 / Day
Shenandoah Parking Deck	Friday-Sunday	$250.00 / Day
Rappahannock Parking Deck (General Permit section levels 1-2)	Monday-Thursday	$250.00 / Day
	Friday-Sunday	$125.00 / Day

Mason Square

Event coordinators may purchase validations or reserve parking spaces for Van Metre Parking Garage. Please submit the Mason Square Parking Validation Request Form in advance to allow ample processing time. Availability of reserved spaces at Parking Services discretion.

Permit Type		Rate
Parking Garage Validations	1 Hour	$5.00
	2 Hours	$9.00
	3 Hours	$12.00
	4 Hours	$16.00
	5 Hours	$17.00
	Weekday Daily	$19.00
	Weekend Daily	$10.00
	Orders with 100+ validations* *25Live reference number required.	$10.00
Reserved Parking Space Reserve specific spaces in a particular parking area	Daily	$35 / Space

SciTech Campus

Event coordinators may purchase daily permits or pay to exempt a lot/area from permit enforcement. Please contact Events Management (3-8140) for information on meeting your event needs. Organizations can purchase validations from Parking Services for their guests. Please submit the SciTech Campus Special Event Request Form in advance to allow ample processing time.

Permit Type		Rate
Short-Term Parking	Daily Permit	$8.50
Short-Term Parking	Weekly Permit	$35.00
Reserved Lot Space Reserve specific spaces in a particular parking area	Daily Per Space	$25.00
Exempt Parking Exempt a lot/area from permit enforcement	Monday-Friday	$425.00 / Day 124 Attendees or Less $600.00 /Day 124+ Attendees
	Saturday-Sunday	$125.00 / Day

Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)

Free parking is available in Lot K when you are attending a Great Performances at Mason event. Other CFA performances may include free parking for Lot K. Please see the CFA website for details.

EagleBank Arena

During special events at the Eagle Bank Arena, where event signage is displayed, visitors are permitted to park in the general area parking lots surrounding the arena (Lots A, C, K, & L) three hours before and after the event. At all other times, valid Mason parking permits are required in the lots.

ADA-Accessible Parking Requirements (Accessibility Map PDF)

A DMV-issued license plate, hangtag, or other permit is not a valid permit authorizing parking at George Mason University. A George Mason University parking permit is also required when parked at any ADA accessible-designated space on property owned or operated by George Mason University. For short-term and hourly parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.

Mason Students, Faculty & Staff

Individuals may only park in an appropriate ADA-accessible parking space and lot based on permit type. ADA permit rates are the same as all other George Mason University parking permits issued for comparable periods of time.

A general lot or reserved lot/garage permit in conjunction with a DMV-issued ADA permit is required to park in ADA-accessible spaces on the East Campus.
Short-term daily, weekly, or monthly general or Lot L/K permits are also valid in ADA accessible spaces in conjunction with a DMV-issued ADA permit on the East Campus.
West Campus, Lot M, Lot P, and Field House permits are not valid in East Campus ADA accessible spaces except when those permits are valid in general lots.
See Permit Regulations for specific permit rules.

Visitors

In addition to a DMV-issued license plate, hangtag, or other permit, visitors with disabilities must purchase a temporary parking permit from Parking Services or pay the prevailing rates at visitor parking locations or the parking decks. For short-term and hourly parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.

Daily Lot L/K permits are also valid in ADA accessible spaces in conjunction with a DMV-issued ADA permit on the East Campus.

Rules & Regulations

Surface Lots

Short-term daily, weekly, or monthly general or Lot L/K permits are also valid in ADA accessible spaces in conjunction with a DMV-issued ADA permit on the East Campus. West Campus, Lot M, Lot P, and Field House permits are not valid in East Campus ADA accessible spaces except when those permits are valid in general lots. For temporary parking rates, go to the visitor parking section for more information.

Accessible parking is available in surface lot spaces marked with above-grade ADA signs and/or markings painted on the ground within each space. Only those with lift-equipped vans may park in van lift designated spaces.

Parking Decks

Accessible parking is available in the Mason Pond, Shenandoah, or Rappahannock River parking decks, with a valid Mason permit at no additional charge when used with a permit valued at the General permit rate or higher. Please contact Parking Services to make arrangements to park in permit levels in any one of the three parking decks. Those without a permit may use ADA-designated spaces but must pay prevailing rates.

Time-Limited Complimentary Parking Zones

Time-limited spaces are available throughout various areas of the campus. These spaces allow you to park free of charge for up to 30, 60, and 90 minutes as posted. After the posted time, the vehicle must leave the parking space or be subject to ticketing. Vehicles with valid ADA credentials can remain parked in the time-driven zones for up to twice the posted time limit. License plate information must be attached to a valid Mason virtual parking permit whenever signage requires it.

Use Restrictions for ADA Permits

Accessible permits may only be used for and/or by the persons to whom they were issued. Individuals are limited to one ADA permit. Accessible parking is not permitted where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited to all vehicles, or which is reserved for special types of vehicles. Neither does it apply where parking would clearly present a traffic or safety hazard. Photocopied ADA permits are not valid.

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

Motorcycles and mopeds are not allowed to park at bike racks/shelters. Parking is only permitted in dedicated motorcycle parking areas with a motorcycle permit or in a regular vehicle space with a valid parking permit.

Rules & Requirements

All motorcycles and mopeds are required to have their license plate information attached to a valid Mason virtual permit.

Enforcement of Parking Permits

Parking Services will monitor and enforce the motorcycle permit requirement in all restricted areas.

MOTORCYCLE & MOPED PERMIT OPTIONS

Spring Permit: Valid until August 15, 2026

Permit Type	Rates	Parking Areas
Motorcycle Surface Lot Permit	$75	Valid in the designated motorcycle parking areas: Fairfax Campus: Outside of the Aquatic Center; Thompson Hall/Finley Building; Parking Services Building; Lot C, Lot J, and Rappahannock River Parking Deck Level 1. SciTech Campus: King & Discovery Lots
Motorcycle Parking Deck Permit	$140	Valid in the designated motorcycle parking areas: Fairfax Campus: Shenandoah or Mason Pond Parking Decks Level 3; Outside of the Aquatic Center; Thompson Hall/Finley Building; Parking Services Building; Lot C, Lot J, and Rappahannock River Parking Deck Level 1. SciTech Campus: King & Discovery Lots

Share the Campus Together

Whether you walk, bike, or scoot, we're all part of the George Mason Community! Please be mindful and share the road for all types of riders. See below for tips and resources for keeping our campus safe and inclusive.

Spring Permits Now Available Online

George Mason Shuttles Winter Schedules in Effect from January 5-18

Capital Bikeshare Stations Now Available on Fairfax Campus

Parking & Transportation Quiz Now Available Online

Mason Commutes: Ridesharing at Mason

Your License Plate Now is Your Permit

Check Out the City of Fairfax CUE Bus

Transportation Guide

Citation Diversion Program

Your license plate

Parking & Transportation Quiz

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

RULES & REGULATIONS

RESIDENT STUDENT PERMIT RATES

SUMMER RESIDENT STUDENT PERMIT RATES

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

Park+Dine Bundle & Save Program

OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PERMIT OPTIONS

SUMMER OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PERMIT OPTIONS

Faculty/Staff (Parking Map PDF)

FACULTY/STAFF PERMIT OPTIONS

SUMMER FACULTY/STAFF PERMIT OPTIONS

Adjunct Faculty & Non-Student Wage Employees (Parking Map PDF)

ADJUNCT FACULTY & NON-STUDENT WAGE EMPLOYEE PERMIT RATES

SUMMER ADJUNCT FACULTY & NON-STUDENT WAGE EMPLOYEE PERMIT RATES

NOVA Faculty & Staff Parking at Mason

Mason Faculty & Staff Parking at NOVA

Retiree and Emeritus Faculty

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

Special Event Visitor Parking

ADA-Accessible Parking Requirements (Accessibility Map PDF)

Mason Students, Faculty & Staff

Visitors

Rules & Regulations

Fairfax Campus (Parking Map PDF)

MOTORCYCLE & MOPED PERMIT OPTIONS

Share the Campus Together

Travel Guide