Ready to extend your stay for the summer?
George Mason University offers convenient on-campus housing for students enrolled in summer courses. Whether you're catching up, getting ahead, or staying for research, on-campus housing is available.
Application Opens: April 10, 2025
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in at least one summer course at Mason
Where to Apply: Mason Housing Portal
Contact: housing@gmu.edu
Mason Summer Students at Housing & Residence Life Fairfax Campus
Housing Rates
ROOM TYPE |
DAILY RATE |
WEEKLY RATE |
|---|---|---|
|
Single Apartment |
$62 |
$434 |
|
Double Apartment |
$49 |
$343 |
Note: Rates do not include fees for Extended Stay or Early Arrival, which allow students to transition between spring, summer, and fall housing.
Early Arrival & Extended Stay Options
For students needing housing between academic sessions, Early Arrival and Extended Stay options are available at a flat rate of $60 per night (not included in summer housing fees).
SESSION |
EXTENDED STAY(MAY 14 - MAY 18) |
EARLY ARRIVAL(AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 23) |
|---|---|---|
|
Full Session |
$240 |
$720 |
|
Session A |
$240 |
Not Available |
|
Session B |
Not Available |
Not Available |
|
Session C |
Not Available |
$900 (Aug 7 - Aug 22) |
|
Session D |
$240 |
Not Available |
|
Session E |
$240 |
Not Available |
|
Session F |
Not Available |
$480 (Aug 15 - Aug 23) |
Important Information:
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Automatic Enrollment: Students in Full Session, Session A, D, and E are automatically enrolled in Extended Stay if they apply by May 1st unless they opt out during their summer housing application.
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Opting Out: Students who opt out must vacate housing by May 14 at 5:00 PM and cannot return until May 18 at 10:00 AM.
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Early Arrival Application: Required for students opting into early arrival housing. Available July 1 – August 1 in the Housing Portal.
Secure your summer housing and enjoy the convenience of living on campus. Apply starting April 10!
Fairfax 2025 Summer Rates
Room type |
Apartment Single($62/day, $434/week) |
Apartment Double($49/day, $343/week) |
|---|---|---|
|
Full Session (12 weeks) Check In: May 18 Check Out: August 10 |
$5,208 |
$4,116 |
|
Session A (5 weeks) Check In: May 18 Check Out: June 28 |
$2,542 |
$2,009 |
|
Session B (8 weeks) Check In: May 26 Check Out: July 27 |
$3,844 |
$3,038 |
|
Session C (5 weeks) Check In: June 28 Check Out: August 7 |
$2,480 |
$1,960 |
|
Session D (10 weeks) Check-In: May 18 Check-Out: July 27 |
$4,340 |
$3,430 |
|
Session E (7.5 weeks) Check In: May 18 Check Out: July 16 |
$3,658 |
$2,891 |
|
Session F (5 weeks) Check In: July 13 Check Out: August 15 |
$2,046 |
$1,617 |
Beacon Hall 2025 Summer Rates
Only residents with a fall housing assignment are eligible for housing in Beacon Hall. Current residents who selected a new space for the fall can anticipate moving to their fall space on May 18 and will be assessed the full session housing fee that corresponds with that room type. Current Beacon residents who need summer housing and are not returning to Beacon for the fall will need to apply for summer housing on the Fairfax campus.
|
|
1 Bedroom Apartment |
2 Bedroom Apartment |
Studio Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full Session Check-In: May 18 Check-Out: Aug 1 |
$4,650 |
$3,675 |
$4,650 |
*Rates do not include the daily charge for Extended Stay or Early Arrival, which covers a student's transition from spring to summer or summer to fall.
Early Arrival and Extended Stay Rates
The Early Arrival and Extended Stay rates are noted below for each summer session. All rates are charged as a flat fee and are not pro-rated based on dates of occupancy. Early arrival and extended stay is not guaranteed for every session. Only residents enrolled in the Summer Session 1 (Full Summer Session) are eligible for both early arrival and extended stay housing.
ROOM TYPE |
EXTENDED STAY |
EARLY ARRIVAL |
|---|---|---|
|
Full Session* |
$240 May 14-May 18 |
$720 August 10-August 22 |
|
Session A* |
$240 May 14-May 18 |
Not Eligible |
|
Session B |
Not Eligible |
Not Eligible |
|
Session C** |
Not Eligible |
$900 August 7-August 22 |
|
Session D* |
$240 May 14-May 18 |
Not Eligible |
|
Session E* |
$240 May 14-May 18 |
Not Eligible |
|
Session F** |
Not Eligible |
$480 August 15-August 23 |
Extended Stay and Early Arrival housing allows residents to remain in on campus housing between the end of their Spring 2025 and/or beginning of their Fall 2025 housing. The fee for early arrival housing and extended stay is $60 per night. This amount is not automatically included in the summer housing fee.
*Residents who apply for Full Session, Session A, D, and/or E will be automatically included in extended stay housing unless they opt out on the summer session housing application. Residents who opt out will need to completely move out of the residence halls by 5:00pm on May 14 and will not be able to move in again until 10:00 am on Sunday, May 18.
**Residents who opt into early arrival housing will need to complete the early arrival application between July 1-August 1 in the Housing Portal and agree to the $60/night fee as part of the application. Residents who do not apply for early arrival housing will need to complete the move out process when their summer housing agreement ends and will not be able to move in again until August 22, 2025.