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Gaming Giant
5% Off
Gaming Giant specializes in trading cards, featuring an extensive selection of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, and other popular titles. The store also offers a variety of accessories, food, and beverages to enhance the gaming experience. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, relax in the café area, and connect with fellow collectors and gamers. Customers are invited to join the Gaming Giant Discord community for updates on tournaments and special events.
Current George Mason University students, faculty, and staff receive a 5% discount on most in-store items.
- Students, Faculty & Staff
- Alumni-Owned
SOSS BROS
10% Off
SOSS BROS creates a distinctive sauce that takes any dish to the next level, with expertly balanced smokiness, creamy smoothness, and a zesty kick. With SOSS, every mouthful becomes a gourmet delight, whether you dip your favorite snacks, drizzle it on burgers, or use it as a delicious marinade.
George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees receive 10% off each bottle purchase with the promo code GMU2025.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
Wish Salon & Nails
15% Off
Wish Salon and Nails, located just 8 miles from campus, provides a range of services for both women and men, including haircuts and color, nail services such as manicures and pedicures, and additional beauty treatments like waxing, eyelash extensions, and makeup. Our friendly staff has served the local Northern Virginia area for over 6 years and can’t wait to see you for your first appointment! Book online or over the phone.
George Mason students, faculty, and staff receive an exclusive 15% off discount on all services performed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Students, Faculty & Staff
- Old Town Fairfax Business
Wu Therapeutic Massage & Head Spa
Various
Wu Therapeutic Massage and Head Spa offers myofascia release & stretch assistance, cupping & Gua Sha therapy in traditional Chinese massage, and sport massage posture examination.
George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees with a valid Mason ID or Alumni Association Member ID receive cupping and stretch assistance at half price and a free posture examination.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Capital Bikeshare
$25 Membership
Capital Bikeshare offers affordable e-bikes and 24-hour rental availability with more than 5,400 bikes at more than 700 stations, including one outside Mason Square at Fairfax Drive and Kenmore Street. Students can ride to classes and numerous other destinations.
George Mason students enjoy a $25 annual membership, originally priced at $95, which includes unlimited 45-minute rides for as low as $8 per day. Sign up with a valid George Mason email address for a discounted annual membership.
- Students
- Patriot Pride
Zipcar
Up to $65 Off
George Mason members with valid driver’s licenses can access Zipcar stations on campus and hundreds of locations nationwide for an errand run or a long trip. Zipcars are located in the visitor parking section on the first floor of Rappahannock Parking Deck and Lot R.
George Mason students, faculty and staff, and alumni save up to $65 a year on a Zipcar annual membership, originally priced at $90 when registering with George Mason emails.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni
- Patriot Pride
Corner Pocket
10% Off
Host your next graduation party, birthday party, milestone, or anniversary celebration at George Mason’s game room, Corner Pocket, located on George Mason University’s campus in The Hub. This gaming lounge provides ample space and features billiards, table tennis, foosball, air hockey, video games, arcade games, virtual reality, and more.
Current students and faculty/staff receive a 10% discount when booking for event rentals.
- Students, Faculty & Staff
- Patriot Pride
Direct Access to News
Free Subscriptions
George Mason University Libraries offer direct access to various current news sites, industry journals, and historical newspapers, including the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Business Journal, Economist, and more.
Current George Mason students, faculty, and staff receive free subscriptions to the news source when accessing via university credentials.
- Students, Faculty & Staff
Alumni-Owned Businesses
- Alumni-Owned | Old Town Fairfax Business
Common Culture Coffee
10% Off
Common Culture Coffee is a locally owned cafe built on the belief that coffee is more than a drink—it’s a way to bring people together. The cafe proudly brews specialty coffee from Grace Street Coffee and offers a menu of brunch and lunch items crafted to pair perfectly with your cup.
George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees receive a 10% discount when presenting their Mason ID or Alumni Association Member Card.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned
MPANADAS
15% Off
Mpanadas is a local, alumni-owned cafe serving handcrafted empanadas with bold, globally inspired flavors. The cafe offers options for all dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, and dairy-free, for everyone to enjoy delicious food.
George Mason students, faculty, and staff get 15% off their orders, both online and in-store. Use code GMU15 at checkout or show your Mason ID in person to redeem.
- Students, Faculty & Staff
- Alumni-Owned | Old Town Fairfax Business
Jaguar Integrative
Special Pricing
Jaguar Integrative provides expert acupuncture for pain relief, injury recovery, and stress management, with a focus on orthopedic and sports medicine care. Services are in-network with Aetna and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Special Self-Pay Rate: George Mason University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are eligible for a discounted rate of $100 for the initial visit—which includes consultation and treatment—and $75 for each follow-up session when paying out of pocket. Self-pay rates cannot be combined with insurance billing.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
Events & Promotions
Amplify, September 30
Turn up the patriot spirit and get ready to AMPLIFY your campus experience! Discover the campus services that make life as a Patriot even better! RSVP today for your chance to win Kings Dominion tickets!
Alumni Events
With more than 217,000 Mason alumni worldwide, the Alumni Association offers a wide range of event and engagement opportunities to alumni and the community. Visit the Alumni Association and join a happy hour, career and networking opportunity, or one of its signature events.
Get Your Patriot Gear
Show your Patriot pride with George Mason-branded merchandise. From jerseys to hats, shirts to accessories, we’ve got everything you need in green and gold. Shop today online and in person at the Bookstore.
Save 15% with Thompson Restaurants
George Mason has partnered with Chartwells Higher Education and Thompson Hospitality to deliver fresh, diverse, and welcoming dining experiences beyond campus dining. Students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees save 15% at any Thompson Restaurants location.
Sporting Events
Sporting Events
The George Mason Patriots compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference of the NCAA Division 1. Support and show your pride at the many team competitions throughout the year.
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Concerts & Shows
Concerts & Shows
Enjoy live performances at Mason's Center for the Arts, Hylton Performing Arts Center, and EagleBank Arena featuring world-class artists and talented students and faculty from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.