Explore D.C. With CHSS
One of Mason's greatest assets is its location, with the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., less than 20 miles away from our Fairfax campus and right across the Potomac River from our Arlington Campus (Mason Square). As a student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), you will find that D.C. is our classroom as well as a fascinating place to enrich our university experience. Check out our Instagram reel below to learn some fun facts about how our programs are directly linked to many D.C. landmarks. Explore what's available just a short drive away!
Explore DC with @georgemasonchss
Cultural Events
- Chinese New Year- Jan/Feb
- Francophonie Cultural Festival- March
- National Cherry Blossom Festival- Early April
- Washington DC International Film Festival- Mid April
- Smithsonian Craft Show- Late April
- Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral- May
- Passport DC (Embassy Open Houses)- May
- DC Jazz Festival- June
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival- Late June to Early July
- National Book Festival- Early September
- Nationals Baseball
- Capitals Hockey
- Wizards Basketball -- KN
Transportation
- Mason Campus Shuttles
- Capital Bikeshare
- Washington Metro Transit System serving D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland
- Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
- Baltimore–Washington International Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ronald Reagan Washington National International Airport