Campus Services
See also: Mason Square
Mason Square of George Mason University emerged in 1979 when the Virginia General Assembly established the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, merging it with the International School of Law, which was housed in the old Kann’s department store building in Virginia Square. The following year, the university established graduate and continuing education programs in the same building.
In 1999, the School of Law relocated to a new building, a 150,000 square-foot educational facility, located nearby at Mason Square. That building is the first of a three-phase plan designed to develop the 5.2 acre site. A new 256,000 square-foot classroom building, Van Metre Hall, opened in January 2011 and is used primarily to house the School of Public Policy and auxiliary university services.
Course offerings in Mason Square focus on law, economics, and public policy. There are also two non-law academic and research centers located at Mason Square: the Mercatus Center, and the Institute for Humane Studies.
Mason Square Services:
Mason Square Library See also: Law Library
Phone: 703-993-8188
Location: 201 Van Metre Hall
This library is a unit of the University Libraries and collects materials in support of non-law academic programs offered in Mason Square including international commerce and business, trade, non-profit management, and education. The Mason Square Library is also a depository for European Union documents.
Mason Square Library Hours
Arlington YMCA
Phone: 703-525-5420
Location: 3422 N. 13th Street
A discounted rate ($2/visit) is available for Mason students with a valid Mason ID. Mason faculty and staff are eligible for a discounted membership rate. For more information, visit the YMCA website or call the number listed above.
Bookstore
Phone: 703-993-8170
Location: 103B Van Metre Hall. Managed by Barnes & Noble.
The bookstore provides all textbooks and school supplies for Mason Square, as well as stamps, greeting cards, and gifts.
For hours, see the bookstore’s website.
Computer Labs (non-law)
Phone: 703-993-8226
Location: Van Metre Hall, Room 211. Open to all Mason faculty, staff, and students.
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Computer Lounge (Law Library)
The Law Library maintains a computer lounge, located in Room 351, for Scalia Law students that includes a Windows PC with dual monitors and comfortable couches and chairs.
Copy Center
Phone: 703-993-8141
Location: Van Metre Hall, Room 114B
The Copy Center provides copy services, transparencies, manuscripts, copying of legal briefs, and library reserve materials. Card operated multifunction printers/copiers are located on each floor. Operated by Canon. See Print Services.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday Closed
Facilities/Building Maintenance
Phone: 703-993-8150, Fax: 703-993-8149
Location: Van Metre Hall, B123
Emergency complaints and repairs (i.e. water leaks, power outage, elevator outage) should be called in to the work control desk at 703-993-2525. Then call 703-993-8150 for a duty engineer and leave a message.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for main crew; Monday–Friday, 3:30–11 p.m. for evening operator; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–11:00 p.m. for weekend operator.
Health Services, Students
Phone: 703-993-2831
Location: Van Metre Hall, B102
There are nominal fees for lab work, medications, treatments, procedures, or supplies. There is no charge to be seen by a healthcare provider.
For hours at Mason Square, see the Health Services Clinic Hours.
ID Office
Phone: 703-993-9153
Location: Van Metre Hall, Room 220
Photo ID hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Key Control
Phone: 703-993-8207
Location: Van Metre Hall, 216.
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lost & Found
Law Library Circulation Desk and University Police (Van Metre Hall, Room 110).
Mason Money
Phone: 703-993-2870
Location: Fairfax, SUB II
Deposit funds online and use the Mason Photo ID card for a variety of purchases including photocopies, Pay For Print, Mason food services, and the Mason Bookstore.
Mason Square Café
Location: Van Metre Hall, Main Level
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, closed. For more information on new Mason dining options, check out this press release.
Parking Services
Phone: 703-993-8146
Location: Van Metre Hall, 219. Operated by Standard Parking
Parking spaces are available on-site for students, faculty, and staff with valid Mason Square parking decals. Parking lot enforcement hours are 7 a.m. to midnight.
For hours, see their website.
See also: Parking Procedures at Mason Square.
Police
Emergency - Dial 911; Phone: 703-993-8070
Location: Van Metre Hall, Room 110. University Police provides 24-hour police coverage.
For police escort services, call 703-993-8370.
Sexual Assault Services
Phone: 703-993-8186
Location: 222D Van Metre Hall
Services available for both men and women include information on sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking; crisis intervention; psychological, medical, and judicial support; and volunteer/intern opportunities.
Transportation Website
Phone: 703-993-2828
E-mail: transpo@gmu.edu; provides transportation information for Mason Square; compiled by the Transportation Department of George Mason University.