Relocation Resources
Relocation Packets
Relocation packets are designed to help recruit prospective candidates to Mason and
the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The packets consist of material about northern Virginia, Mason, and the local
real estate market. Additional material on area school systems, children's
activities, eldercare resources, or other special needs can be included.
Please contact the Rewards and Recognition Coordinator at 703-993-2739 to request a packet.
To assist you immediately with resource and referral for your relocation needs, please see the resources below or contact the work/life team by phone at 703.993.2604 or via email at worklife@gmu.edu.
Additional Relocation Assistance
General Metro Area Information
Moving Company Information
Information on moving companies that can be used for relocation (under certain employment contracts) is available. Please direct any questions to the Purchasing Department at 703.993.2580 or your department contact.
Relocation assistance is available through the moving companies with which Mason has contracts.
Additional Relocation Assistance
Two local firms offer a range of relocation services at no cost to Mason faculty and staff. The firms below can help new employees relocating to the area or current employees who are moving. Please mention that you are with Mason when you contact them. If you prefer, our Employment Team can contact them on your behalf. Please email jobs@gmu.edu for assistance.
To contact the firms directly, please call:
American Relocation Connections (ARC) is a third-party relocation company specializing in cost effective relocation management both domestically and globally. ARC can manage the relocation process for Mason faculty and staff at no cost through its Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Program.
ARC services include: Pre-Decision/Recruitment Program, Home Sale Assistance, Home Purchase Assistance, Rental Assistance, Temporary Quarters, Household Goods Move, Spouse/Partner Assistance, Family Assistance, Destination Services, Expense Management, Cost of Living Adjustments, and Lump Sum Calculations. Some individual services do involve fees/costs. Others include a rebate to you. Your ARC representative can assist you in understanding the details associated with your relocation.
To take advantage of these resources, visit American Relocation Connections.
Office: 703.352.9701
Toll Free: 866.697.3561
MyConnection@ARConnections.com
Interstate Relocation Services provides relocation solutions to government and corporate employees worldwide. They develop individualized relocation programs that result in successful long-term employee retention through their responsive, resourceful, and adaptable service philosophy. Offerings include policy consultation and development, departure and destination services, expense management and regulatory compliance, move management, global assignment services, and a proprietary affinity membership program, Interlink™. Interstate Relocation Services' portfolio includes firms in emerging growth to Fortune 500 organizations.
To take advantage of these resources, visit Interstate Relocation Services.
Contact: Jan Fandrei
Phone: 703.226.3318
Toll Free: 800.999.1001
Fax: 703.923.1601
Email: jan.fandrei@invan.com
Additional Resources
Spouse/Partner Employment
Mason is a proud member of the Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). The Mid-Atlantic HERC is a centralized way to learn about job openings at all its member institutions. Additional information and resources are available on their website at Mid-Atlantic HERC.
Sample of Major Employers in the Area
- Federal Government
- Largest employers in the Washington, DC area (About.com)
- Largest employers in Northern Virginia (About.com)
- List of companies headquartered in Northern Virginia (Wikipedia)
Transportation
Mason Shuttles: Including complimentary service from the Vienna Metro Station to the Fairfax campus and more!
Mason Transportation: Mason participates in Zimride (car pooling) and the Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
CUE Bus: Local bus service and a partnership between Mason and the City of Fairfax.
Campus Maps (and directions)
Metro Map (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)
Washington DC Area Public Transportation Guide (About.com)
Housing
Masonvale: Faculty/Staff rental housing located on the Fairfax Campus. Masonvale offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Although terms may vary depending upon availability, Masonvale apartments and townhomes will generally be leased up to twelve (12) months at 90-95% of market rate to qualifying employees based upon a priority system.
Off Campus Housing Information: One stop site for rental, sale, short-term, housing to share, or listing a property.
Washington Post: Major regional daily newspaper for the metro DC area; has extensive real estate pages including purchase and rental.
Temporary Housing
- Bridgestreet Worldwide: Ask about Mason discounts
- 800.776.5057
- National Corporate Housing: Serving Reston, Herndon, Faifax, McLean, Arlington, Alexandria, Maryland and
Washington DC
- 703.464.5700
- Oakwood (Metro DC)
- 800.888.0808
- Local contact: Andrew Duchnych, 703.488.6827 or aduchnych@oakwood.com
Sample of Area Apartments
- Avalon at Providence Park (Fairfax)
- 866.721.2517
- Circle Towers Apartments (Fairfax): Ask about Mason discounts (Preferred Employer Program)
- 703.273.9054
- Dwell Vienna Metro (Fairfax): As about Mason discounts (Preferred Employer Program)
- 571.748.3135
- RavensCrest (Manassas): Ask about Mason discounts (Preferred Employer Program)
- 703.369.3941
- The Ridgewood (Fairfax): Ask about Mason discounts (Preferred Employer Program)
- 703.383.3996
Fitness at Mason
- Mason Recreation (Fairfax): Three state-of-the-art recreational and athletic facilities on the Fairfax campus as well as tennis courts and playing fields. Memberships available to faculty and staff at a reduced rate.
- Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center (Prince William): a joint project of Mason, the City of Manassas, and Prince William County, the Freedom Center features two pools; a whirlpool; family locker rooms; a full gymnasium; cardio, aerobic and strength studios; racquetball courts; a child care center (while working out) and a full range of adult and youth programming.
- Arlington/Loudoun: Discounts on area fitness centers are available for all Mason faculty and staff through CommonHealth (the wellness benefit of Commonwealth of Virginia employees), the Work/Life discount page, and University Life.
General Information on the metro area and Virginia
Getting Acclimated
- Area map (The Mason Explorer)
- Metro DC County Map (Wikipedia)
Virginia
Arlington
- Arlington Convention and Visitors Services
- Arlington County Homepage
- Arlington's Urban Village (from Commuterpage.com)
- Arlington Public Schools
Fairfax
Loudoun
Prince William
- Prince William County/Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Prince William County Homepage (including Newcomers Guide)
- Prince William County Public Schools
Washington, DC
Metro DC
- Neighborhood descriptions (from the Washington Post)
- Private Schools in the area (About.com)
- Washington Family Magazine
Counties within commuting distance of the:
Arlington Campus
- Southern Montgomery County Homepage (MD)
Prince William Campus
Please note: George Mason University Work/Life compiles these resources and programs for use as referral only. Mason does not recommend or endorse any company or organziation listed. By providing this information, the University assumes no financial or other responsbility for any relationship established by and between any company or organization listed on this site and any other individual.