CEBCP Symposium (2024)
Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy:
Criminology, Law & Society
George Mason University
4400 University Drive MS 6D12
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703.993.4901
Fax: 703.246.9301
Email: cebcp@gmu.edu
Twitter: @cebcp
YouTube: clsmason
Venue & Directions
Venue:
All symposium events will be held at the George Mason University "MASON SQUARE" (ARLINGTON) CAMPUS in Van Metre and Hazel Halls, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201. A PDF map of the Mason Arlington campus is available here. GMU Arlington Mason Square Campus is located directly up the street from the GMU-Virginia Square Metro Stop. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the larger George Mason University Fairfax Campus.
Air:
George Mason University’s Mason Square Arlington campus is closest (6 miles) to Reagan National Airport (DCA). The metro (see below) connects DCA to this campus (blue line from DCA, transfer to Orange/Silver lines, see below). For those coming from states/countries that are more easily connected to Dulles International Airport (IAD), this airport is approximately 23 miles from Mason Square Arlington campus and is connected via the Silver Line (which links/follows the Orange Line, which is where GMU Mason Square is Located).
Metro/Train:
The Mason Square Arlington campus is conveniently located next to the Virginia Square-GMU station (Orange and Silver lines). From the station, take the escalator to the street level, and turn to face Fairfax Drive. Across the street and to the right, you will see the FDIC building. The Mason Square Arlington campus is next door. Click here for a map. The Washington DC Metro connects to Amtrak at Union Station.
Parking:
Participants are encouraged to use the Metro. However, there is also ample visitor parking directly under Van Metre Hall. The cost is $5 per hour ($19/day maximum). To access the Van Metre garage, use the alley behind Van Metre Hall, turning off Kirkwood Drive to Founders Way North (the Alley between Hazel Hall and Vernon Smith Building). A PDF map of the Mason Square Arlington campus and its parking is available here.
Accommodations:
There are a number of hotel options near the Mason Square Arlington Campus and accessible by Metro. Those needing accommodations might consider:
Near Courthouse Metro Station (Orange/Silver Lines, east of campus): Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse, or Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza, or Hyatt Place, Arlington Courthouse.
Near Ballston Metro Station (Orange/Silver Lines, west of campus): Hilton at the Ballston Metro Station, or Residence Inn Arlington Ballston, or The Westin Arlington Gateway.