Institution name

George Mason University

Total number of students

32067

Contact address for international enquiries

4400 University Drive
FAIRFAX 22030

EFL telephone number

+1 703 993 3660

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

College of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Address

Science and Technology 1
Room 303 MSN 3F3
FAIRFAX
Virginia
22030

Venue description

Physics majors study the nature of matter and energy, from subatomic particles to the far reaches of the universe. They learn how an understanding of physics forms the basis for explaining many phenomena in other natural sciences. Physics also underlies many developments in technology including lasers, transistors, magnetic resonance imaging, and even the World Wide Web.

Telephone number

+1 703 993 1280

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University offers five on-campus housing areas accommodating almost 5000 residents in a variety of traditional, suite and apartment style living environments. Presidents Park houses over 1100 first-year students in 12 residence halls. All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers and closets. Carpets and window treatments are provided. Each floor community is composed of about 28-40 residents, who reside in double, triple, or quad rooms and shared common bathrooms. Presidents Park is a non-smoking and alcohol free housing area. The DUCC Housing Area provides two types of living options with traditional-style housing in University Commons and suite-sytle housing in Dominion and Commonwealth Halls. The TAP Housing Area provides two types of apartment-style living options to over 600 upperclass residents in Townhouses and Student Apartments. There are 34 two-bedroom townhouses, each accommodating four residents. The townhouses include a living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, two full bathrooms, small patio/porch, washer and dryer, and full furnishings. This complex houses upperclass residents, and is the campus housing area most like an independent living situation. The YRC Housing Area provides apartment-style living to upperclass students in Liberty Square and Potomac Heights. Chesapeake is the newest residential neighborhood which opened in phases from August 2007 through May 2008. It consists of a variety of unit types and accommodates 1032 students in five residential buildings, each with an elevator. As a predominantly sophomore area, the units consist of mainly single and double bedrooms with shared bathrooms (generally 4 students per bathroom). Group living areas and study lounges are located throughout the buildings.

Distance from international airport

23.6 Km from Washington Dulles International Airport