Summer Orientation Housing

Summer Orientation Housing

Housing and Residence Life will have rooms available for students who are attending New Student or Transfer Orientation during the summer. Students will be placed in a first-year residence hall on the Fairfax campus that is within walking distance of orientation events. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an orientation session during Summer 2024. The overnight housing fee is $50/night and will be charged directly to the student. 

The $50/night fee will include a linen packet that contains:

  • 1 pillow
  • 1 pillowcase
  • 1 sheet set, blanket
  • 1 towel
  • 1 washcloth

Students are not required to stay on campus overnight during orientation sessions. Housing and Residence Life provides overnight housing to students who need to travel to attend orientation and cannot get a hotel room. 

Can family members or friends stay with me?

Unfortunately, no. Overnight housing during summer orientation is only available to Mason students who are registered for a summer orientation session. 

Where will I go to check in for Summer Orientation Housing?

You will check in at Eisenhower Hall. Students can check-in beginning at 3:00 pm and will need to check out by 11:00 am.

Eisenhower Hall Address

10445 Presidents Park Dr.

Fairfax, VA 22030

Do I need to bring my own linens and pillow?

No. The $50 fee will include linens, a blanket, a pillow, and a towel. However, students may wish to bring their toiletries, shower shoes, and a robe. 

Is the bathroom in my room (suite style) or is it shared?

Students who participate in overnight housing during orientation will be placed in Presidents Park, which is a traditional-style residence hall. The bathroom is community-style, however, there are separate bathrooms for men and women.

Is parking available?

During the day of your orientation session, parking is provided. If you are planning to stay in overnight housing, you will need to pay for a visitor's parking pass. Information about parking for visitors can be found here.The nearest lot for visitors is the Shenandoah Parking Deck (#43) on the map.