Students who wish to stay in the residence halls for Thanksgiving Break, November 27th - December 1st, do not need to fill out a form. The residence halls will remain open throughout the break Access will not be removed from your cards to enter your assigned building.
Helpful Tips About Mason Dining
- INTO Independence, Independence Ultimate, and Independent Extended meal plan users can dine at The Globe dining hall and use Dining Dollars at all retail dining locations.
- For all other meal plans
- Meal swipe access stops on Tuesday, November 26th, at the end of the business day—access resumes on Sunday, December 1st.
- Dining Dollars attached to your meal plan are accessible at the Globe dining hall and retail locations.
- To add Dining Dollars or upgrade your meal plan, visit the Online Mason Card Office.
- Get text alerts from Mason Dining! Just message ‘DiningLive’ to 82257 to subscribe. Stay in the loop on upcoming events, closures, and samples.
Regional Shuttles
Book your one-way or round trip to and from Fairfax Campus at a special price exclusively for Mason students. Secure your spot now and prepare for a seamless journey home or a mini vacation.
Shuttle Schedules
Shop local, get groceries, and explore Northern Virginia with Mason Shuttles. FREE with your Mason ID.
Travel Options
Whether you plan to travel afar or stay locally, check out information on various ridesharing options, Mason shuttles, and parking information.
Deposit Mason Money
Deposit Mason Money funds onto your Mason ID and conveniently make purchases on and off campuses, such as the Bookstore, Patriot Tech, retail dining, Student Health Center, fitness centers, and more.
Lost Your Mason ID?
Download the Mason Mobile ID and access meal plans, buildings, and campus services throughout the break.
Get Discounts with Patriot Perks
Enjoy up to 25% discounts at local restaurants, beauty salons, entertainment, and retail with your Mason ID.
Do Residence Halls Remain Open During Thanksgiving?
The residence halls will remain open throughout the Thanksgiving Break (November 27-December 1). The Piedmont and Eisenhower Desks will be open 24/7 to assist any residents who remain on campus throughout the break.
When Do Meal Plans End?
Meal plans will end on Tuesday, November 26, with IKE's remaining open until 2:00 p.m., Simply To Go in SUB I until 3:00 p.m., and Southside and the Globe until 7:00 p.m. See what's open now!
What Transportation is Available During Thanksgiving?
Destinations include, but are not limited to Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Richmond in Virginia, as well as Philadelphia and New York. Buses and shuttles will leave on Tuesday, November 26 to regional cities and return on Sunday, December 1st. For a complete list of destinations, departure times, and pickup locations, See Thanksgiving Regional Transportation Schedule!
What Metro Stations Are Open?
Union Station is a hub for Amtrak and some regional bus services. It is available via Metro; students can take the CUE Bus to Vienna (Orange Line), transfer at Metro Center to get on the Red Line, and get off at Union Station. For information on ground transportation from Union Station, please visit Union Station Ground Transportation. Travel Information Updates are found here!
How Do I Get to Area Airports?
There are three major airports (Dulles, Raegan, and Baltimore) located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. We don’t offer shuttle service to area airports for the holiday/seasonal breaks, but area airports are accessible via public transportation, Super Shuttle, Uber/Lyft, or Taxi. Please always check transportation schedules, particularly during the holidays.
Click here for instructions on how to get to your nearest airport via public transportation.