Residence Halls Open Throughout the Break.
Students who wish to stay in the residence halls for Thanksgiving Break, November 26th - 30th, do not need to fill out a form. Access will not be removed from your cards to enter your assigned building.
- Independence, Liberty, and Patriot meal plans are not available between Wednesday, November 26, and Saturday, November 29. These meal plans will be reactivated on Sunday, November 30th.
- Dining Dollars on all meal plans will be accessible throughout the break.
- Independence Extended, Ultimate, and INTO meal plans will be accessible throughout the break.
Whether you plan to travel afar or stay locally, check out information on various ridesharing options, George Mason shuttles, and parking information. A limited shuttle service with abbreviated schedules will be available.
Parking & Transportation is operating shuttles to assist students in traveling to and from Thanksgiving on November 25 and returning to campus on November 30. One-way tickets are as low as $40 and depart directly from the Fairfax Campus Finley Lot. The buses go to the following cities:
VA Route— Richmond, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, VA Beach,
NY Route—White Marsh (Baltimore), Philadelphia, Woodbridge (NJ), NYC
The Piedmont Desk will be open 24/7 throughout the Thanksgiving break. The Eisenhower Desk will be closed from 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 26, through 8:00 am on Friday, November 28.
Air travel is available from three major airports located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Check below for information on how to get to the transit centers from the campus. Check your trip details to ensure you know which airport you are departing from before leaving campus.
Be sure to take out your trash and turn off the lights before you leave. Consider taking home anything you might need during the Winter Break to reduce what you need to take home at the end of the semester. You are welcome to return at any time during the break. Access will remain on residents' IDs throughout the break period.
Take time during the break to focus on your well being. Login for a workout session, stock up on healthy food options, or take a walk around campus. Maybe check out a new workout. or retake your favorite class. Burnalong provides several workout options for students.
Having a hard semester? Stressed out about the upcoming holidays? Mental health is an important component of your wellbeing. The break provides students an opportunity to take a break from classwork and focus on their mental health as they prepare for finals.
No travel plans this Thanksgiving? Make it a staycation! Discover new hangout spots, grab a bite off campus, or plan a mini celebration. Your Mason ID gets you Patriot Perks discounts all around town!