Your Mason ID card is your official university ID card and your key to life on campus!
The Mason ID card is the all-in-one card to access your Mason Money, meal plan, campus facilities, athletic events, and more. Your first Mason ID is free. If treated properly, the card will last your entire stay at Mason. There is a $20 replacement fee for lost, damaged and stolen cards.
Mason Square Card Office
Van Metre Hall, Suite 220
(located in the Campus Administration suite)
703-993-2095
Hours of Operation
Extended hours for the semester start (Effective Aug. 19 to Sept. 6, 2024):
| Monday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Friday | By appointment only. Contact arlops@gmu.edu to schedule. |
Regular hours (Effective Sept. 9, 2024):
| Monday | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Friday | By appointment only. Contact arlops@gmu.edu to schedule. |
How to Obtain Your ID at Mason Square
In order to print a Mason ID:
- Students: must be registered for the current semester.
- Faculty/staff, contract employees, and affiliates: must complete the electronic approval hiring process in Banner.
Step 1: Upload Photos Online
Log in to the Online Mason Card Office and upload:
- One valid government-issued photo ID (i.e. current driver’s license, military ID, permanent resident card, passport)
- One headshot that meets the photo guidelines.
Don’t want to upload your photo online? Stop by during office hours and have your picture taken and ID printed.
Step 2: Submit for Approval
Approval notice will be sent to the applicant's Mason email within 7-10 business days. The denied reason will be provided if rejected, and another photo can be submitted.
Step 3: Pick Up Your Mason ID
Call the Mason Square card office, 703-993-2095, to request it be printed. Bring a government photo ID and your G number for pickup during our normal operating hours.
Mobile Mason ID
Now Available on Your iOS and Android Devices
Skip the line and activate the Mason Mobile ID on your devices, a convenient and quick way to access all your campus services on your smartphones and Apple Watch, the same way as a physical Mason ID.