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Bookstore Graduation Gifts

Graduation Gifts & Essentials

The George Mason University Bookstore offers a wide selection of graduation essentials and gifts for the graduation season. Featured items include Class of 2026 custom gear, alumni license plates, diploma frames, graduation signs, banners and pennants, drinkware, apparel, and accessories.

Many items are available at up to 10% off. Shop online or visit the bookstore in person today to find everything you need to celebrate our graduates.

All About Burger

All About Burger is a fast-food restaurant with a huge selection of freshly prepared milkshakes, burgers, hot dogs, and cheesesteaks. The restaurant is a George Mason alumni-owned business with a friendly atmosphere and happy and helpful employees.

Faculty, staff, and students receive 15% off on all food items.

Alli Fuentes Aesthetics

Alli Fuentes Aesthetics

Alli Fuentes Aesthetics is a medical spa led by Doctorate Nurse Practitioner Alli Fuentes, specializing in personalized skincare and advanced treatments. Services include Botox, dermal fillers, bio-stimulators, hair restoration, chemical peels, and microneedling, all tailored to each client’s unique needs. The spa combines advanced techniques with a calming atmosphere.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees receive 15% off non-injectable services and skincare, Botox at $14 per unit, and 10% off fillers and Sculptra.

Bond’s Escape Room

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees receive 20% off for Sunday – Friday games at both locations (Fairfax and Arlington) with a valid Mason ID at Bond’s Escape Room, a live-action experience featuring immersive and invigorating challenges in 15 unique and innovative escape rooms offering exciting puzzles for guests to solve. Discount is applied upon arrival.

Capital Bikeshare

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.

El Pollo Rico

El Pollo Rico is the original home of Peruvian charcoal-broiled rotisserie chicken in the DMV area.

Faculty, staff, and students receive 10% off all menu items with a valid Mason ID at all three Virginia locations, Arlington, Fairfax, and Woodbridge.

Gabriella Vegh Aesthetics

With a valid Mason ID, students receive 10% off facial services, and faculty, staff, and alumni receive 15% off facial services from Gabriella Vegh Aesthetics, located in Arlington. Gabriella specializes in customized facial treatments, combining timeless European techniques with advanced technologies. Call today to schedule your next appointment: (703) 843-5815.

Immigrant Food

Immigrant Food provides a vibrant fusion menu with a twist on immigrant food, shareable plates, and fun cocktails crafted from immigrant recipes by Japan-born Chef Ben Murray. Immigrant Food champions immigrants ‘ stories, struggles, and successes through its “Think Table” digital magazine, community events, and partnerships, fostering understanding and igniting social action.

George Mason students, faculty and staff, retirees, and alumni enjoy a 10% discount on all orders at the Immigrant Food Ballston location using code MASON10.

Khalid Barbershop

Khalid Barbershop offers expert men’s haircuts and shaves, providing personalized grooming services for all styles. It also specializes in kids’ haircuts with a professional, family-friendly atmosphere that caters to all ages.

George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy $2 off of any services when presenting their Mason ID.

Lawn Love

Lawn Love provides a lawn care service that is perfectly tailored to the needs of your lawn, from ongoing lawn care maintenance to yard clean-up. To redeem $25 off any service, call (571) 781-0445 and use the promo code GMU25.

MPANADAS

MPANADAS

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.

Pizza Boli’s

Pizza Boli’s at Arlington, VA, “We Deliver More” means more delicious toppings, more variety, and more taste. And we’re always looking for new ways to bring more to you, like new products and promotions.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees receive 15% off with a valid Mason ID or Alumni Association membership card. Available only at the Arlington, VA location.

Privé Roses

Privé Roses is the D.C. area’s premier florist and flower delivery service where the timeless beauty of roses and charmingly modern presentations come together for a stunning, one of a kind gifting experience. Our exquisite fresh-cut and preserved roses in crystal acrylic boxes are an extension of our clientele’s brand through thoughtfulness and sophistication.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees receive 10% off with discount code GMU10 on all boxes of roses.

Become a Patriot Perks Member

About Patriot Perks

Want to promote your business to Mason students, faculty, staff, and alumni? Join the Patriot Perks program and offer exclusive discounts to Mason Patriots, and we will help you win business in the Mason community!

How to Apply

Step 2

Receive application results via email within 14 days

Step 3

Start offering discounts and receive welcome packet

Member Benefits

Complimentary Marketing to the Mason Community

Build Customer Connections at Engagement Events

Increase Traffic on Website and Social Media Accounts

Disclaimer: George Mason University compiles these resources and programs for use as referrals only. George Mason does not recommend or endorse any company or organization listed. By providing this information, the University assumes no financial or other responsibility for any relationship established by and between any company, organization, or individual listed on this website.

Upon visits, individuals must present their Mason ID or Alumni Association Member Card. Both cards are non-transferable. Discount exclusions may exist for specific businesses. View the list for discount specifics or ask participating businesses during your visit. Discounts may change or terminate without notice.

Vendor Solicitation Procedure: Businesses offering employee benefits or discounts to faculty and staff are encouraged to review the vendor solicitation procedure.

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