Whether you're gathering a group of STEM, journalism, or athletics students or assembling a professional conference, Mason can provide you with a home base and facilities for your summer event.
George Mason University (Mason) offers comprehensive summer housing solutions for camps and conferences from May 27 to August 1, 2025. Located approximately 15 miles from Washington, D.C., Mason provides a cost-effective and convenient alternative to downtown accommodations.
Accommodation Features:
- Variety of Housing Styles: Options include traditional corridor-style rooms with shared community bathrooms, suite-style rooms with semi-private baths shared among 4-6 individuals, and apartment-style units equipped with full kitchens and semi-private baths.
- Amenities: All accommodations are furnished and offer:
- 24-hour front desk support
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Vienna Metro station
- Shuttles to local shopping and dining venues
- Wireless and wired internet access (guests should bring their own Ethernet cables)
- Cable service (guests need to provide their own televisions and necessary cords)
- Optional linen packages for a fee, including a pillow, pillowcase, sheet set, blanket, towel, and washcloth
Additional Facilities:
Mason offers multipurpose rooms suitable for meetings, training sessions, and other gatherings, with the largest spaces accommodating up to 60 people.
Booking Process:
Please complete the Initial Inquiry Form to initiate a reservation for your camp, conference, or group intern housing. Submission of this form does not guarantee a reservation.
For more detailed information on coordinating your stay and understanding the contracting process, visit Mason's Contracting Process page.
Choose Mason for your summer events to experience comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and a location that balances proximity to Washington, D.C., with the tranquility of Fairfax, Virginia.
Mason provides housing for conference attendees who can also rent space in one of our multipurpose rooms for meetings, trainings, and other gatherings. Our largest multipurpose spaces can accommodate 60 people.
Affordable Pricing
The anticipated Summer Conference Housing rates for Summer 2025 are included below. If you have any questions regarding these rates, please contact stay@gmu.edu. Conferences are considered internal if they are a university unit, organization, etc., paying with a Journal Voucher. Prices listed below are per person. Single bedrooms house one person, while doubles house two individuals. Should a camp or conference not be able to fill the second space within a double, the cost would remain the double occupancy price since the other bed is not open for Mason to assign to another individual.
2025 Camps, Conferences, and Intern Housing Rates
| Room Type | Internal Conference Rate | External Conference Rate | Mason Enrolled Intern Rate | Non-Mason External Intern Rate |
| Traditional Single | $48.00 | $51.00 | ||
| Traditional Double | $37.00 | $41.00 | ||
| Suite Single | $56.00 | $59.00 | ||
| Suite Double | $39.00 | $43.00 | ||
| Apartment Single | $63.00 | $67.00 | $62/day ($434/week) | $64/day ($448/week) |
| Apartment Double | $50.00 | $53.00 | $49/day ($343/week) | $51/day($357/week) |
The rates listed above are per person, per night, unless otherwise stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start the summer housing process for my camp/conference?
If you are interested in having your camp/conference stay overnight on campus, please submit an initial inquiry form
What Items should I bring for my stay?
PERSONAL ITEMS:
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Shower Shoes
- Bath Soap and Shampoo
- Brush and Comb
- Curling/Hair Irons
- Hair Styling Products
- Shaving Supplies
- Medicine
- Toilet paper is provided at the front desk
LAUNDRY SUPPLIES:
- Detergent (Pod-Style or Liquid Only)
- Hangers
- Dryer Sheets
BEDDING (IF CAMP OR CONFERENCE IS NOT PURCHASING/PROVIDING):
- Twin XL Bed Sheets
- Bath Towels and Washcloths
- Pillows and Pillowcases
- Bed Comforter/ Duvet
KITCHEN SUPPLIES (Apartment style only):
- Plates
- Kitchen Utensils
- Pots and Pans
- Pan Holders
- Dish soap
Are Laundry Facilities Available?
Laundry rooms are available in each residence hall with washers and dryers and are free to use during your stay. Guests must bring their own laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
Is Parking available on campus?
Parking will be available on campus for a fee, long term free parking is not available on campus. To purchase parking passes for your groups, please visit https://transportation.gmu.edu/. On-campus Mason Shuttles and Fairfax CUE Bus to/from the Vienna Metro Station & local shopping centers will be available. Bus schedules will be released closer to the summer season. If you will be having charter buses on campus, reach out to parking services to discuss where parking is permitted for the buses.
What dining and food options are available to my group?
For hours and locations for food and dining services available in the summer please see the dining services page: https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/. You can also reach out to dining services for any catering needs for your group at catering@gmu.edu. There are also lots of dining and retail options around the Fairfax campus area.
Is WIFI Available?
WIFI is available for free through Apogee. If your group is staying on campus for less than 7 days, you will access the short term WIFI option. If you will be staying for a longer duration you will use the longer term WIFI option. WIFI instructions will be available upon check in for your guests. WIFI Support is available 24/7 Support@apogee.us phone and chat are available as well https://gmu.apogee.us/
Will there be office staff available during our stay and what are the hours?
Our Summer Housing Desk will have 24-hour phone and desk coverage throughout your stay. Summer staff members (Summer Conference Assistance/ Summer Office Assistance) will be available to assist your group with check-in, check-outs and any issues that may arise during your stay. Professional staff members (Assistant Directors, Managers, Community Directors and Admins) will be supervising the student staff and assisting with your group’s arrival. Your first point of contact while staying on campus will be the student staff members, they will be able to assist with any maintenance or facilities requests that need to be reported, assist with guest issues, and assist participants and chaperones with any university protocols and procedures. Please be sure to report any facilities or maintenance issues to the student staff within 24 hours. Prior to your groups arrival inquiries and questions will be sent to stay@gmu.edu. Once your group has checked in, all requests and issues should be reported to the housing desk staff, and they will get you taken care of or connected from there.
Office Business Hours (Professional Staff in Person): Monday – Friday 9am- 5pm
Piedmont Housing Desk: 24/7 (including Holidays & weekends)
What are the insurance requirements for external camps/conferences?
