Visit Mason
Take a Tour
A variety of campus tours are available based on your needs and interests.
To get a real feel for what it's like to live, work, and study at Mason, come to our campuses and take a look around. You’ll find the most diverse university in Virginia, an inclusive community that welcomes everyone.
Most scheduled tours are held on our Fairfax Campus, but we also offer sessions on our other three campuses in Arlington, Manassas, and Songdo, South Korea.
Visiting one of our campuses allows you to:
- Check out the bulletin boards. You'll find organizations seeking members, announcements about study-abroad opportunities, notices of upcoming events, groups seeking volunteers, and items for sale. The boards can be a snapshot of life on campus.
- Browse through the bookstores. In addition to textbooks and school supplies, find Mason-themed clothing, cups, key chains, and more, as well as a selection of bestselling books.
- Pick up a copy of the student newspaper. Student journalists at the Fourth Estate are active and dedicated to reporting on campus issues.
- Explore downtown Washington, D.C. (Fairfax, Manassas, Arlington) The nation's capital is filled with opportunities, both historic and entertaining. There's always something new to see and do.
Fairfax Campus
When you visit, do more than take the tour. Find out about all the opportunities you'll have when you become a member of Mason Nation.
If the weather is questionable, check the Mason home page for inclement weather notices, or call our information phone line (703-993-1000). Sessions and tours will be canceled if the university is closed or if classes are canceled.
- Have a meal. The campus has more than 30 dining options, including dining halls and restaurants.
- Explore the residence halls. If you want to get a preview of your home away from home, explore our residence halls online. Most tours for prospective freshmen also include a look at a freshman residence hall.
- Attend an athletic event. Mason Athletics features basketball, rowing, swimming and diving, lacrosse, volleyball, golf, soccer, track and field ... you get the idea.
- Take a run through our recreation facilities. The Fairfax Campus has both recreation and aquatic centers.
- Visit Fairfax. The city offers shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as the opportunity to step into history.
Select the Tour That's Best for You
Mason offers a variety of tours of the 677-acre Fairfax Campus, and you can select one that’s structured for you.
Arlington Campus
Classes at this campus focus on graduate and professional programs. They include:
- Schar School of Policy and Government. Attend a sample class, sit in on scheduled classes, and connect with a student ambassador. You can also schedule an informational appointment with a member of the graduate admissions team.
- Antonin Scalia Law School. Register for a scheduled tour and to sit in on a class. You can also schedule an Application Q&A session, which includes a walk-through of the application process; this is the best opportunity to get questions answered in person. Call the Admissions Office (703-993-8010) for more information.
- School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Attend one of our in-person graduate information sessions at the Arlington Campus or online via WebEx. You can also schedule a time to sit in on a class.
Science and Technology Campus (Manassas)
There is no formal schedule, but prospective students can contact Operations Coordinator Colby Grant to arrange a tour of Mason's Science and Technology Campus.
In addition to classrooms and labs, the site is also home to the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, which is not only open to students, but also to the community.
The Science and Technology Campus provides housing to graduate students at Beacon Hall. Prospective students can tour the building, and sometimes, apartments are open for viewing. Contact Beacon Hall and let them know you'd like to look around.
Mason Korea
Prospective students and families can schedule a campus tour or counseling session by contacting the Office of Admissions and Enrollment at +82-32-626-5021. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 6 p.m. (local time) Monday through Friday. (Korea is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.) The address is:
Mason Korea
Suite G405, 119 Songdomunhwa-ro
Yeonsu-gu
Incheon 21985