In order to take advantage of George Mason University privileges, OLLI Mason members must submit an application for a Mason affiliate account. All OLLI Mason members, except those who purchased an introductory membership, are eligible to apply for an account which includes a Mason "G", number, email account and ID card. Once the application has been processed by the university, the applicant will receive an email from OLLI Mason with information on how to activate their account and obtain a Mason virtual ID. The Mason affiliate account is automatically renewed each year with your OLLI Mason membership renewal. A list of privileges for OLLI Mason affiliates is listed below and is subject to change.
Book Store
Receive a 10% discount on most merchandise with your Mason ID. Exclusions include: magazines, newspapers and convenience items or as designated.
Dining Services
Ability to purchase Bite Plans which can be used in the dining halls. Discounts vary and require your Mason ID.
Recreation Facilities at the Fairfax Campus
Annual memberships are available with a Mason ID at the same rate as university employees, currently $300. a
Library
To borrow books from the George Mason University Libraries, email library staff at [email protected] to request a library account. The library staff will verify your status as an OLLI member and then notify you via email when your account is open. The university library account will allow you to borrow up to ten books at one time. Books may be borrowed for a four-week period with one renewal, and you can request books to be sent from other university campus libraries except from the Law Library at the Mason Square Campus. Current OLLI instructors and speakers may also borrow audiovisual videos and DVDs from Fenwick Library for one week. The libraries' e-resources are only available on-site in the library and can be accessed from university-owned computers on the second and fourth floors of Fenwick Library. A small number of e-resources, due to licensing terms, are not available for public walk-in users. A George Mason ID is not required for library borrowing privileges.
Eagle Bank Arena
Discounts vary per event and require a Mason ID.
Freedom Center
15% discount off of regular annual membership rates.
Center of the Arts
Discounts vary and are not available for all events; requires a Mason ID.
Patriot Perks (patriotperks.gmu.edu)
Access to discounts at local restaurants, professional services, health and fitness services, etc. with your Mason ID card.
Wells Fargo
Members are eligible for a Mason affinity Debit Card with a Mason ID.
Fairfax Campus Parking Permit
The Fairfax campus parking office offers OLLI Mason members an annual (August - July) virtual general parking permit for the Fairfax campus. The fee is $15 and is available from the Fairfax Campus parking office located at the Sandy Creek Transit Center. The center is adjacent to the Shenandoah Parking garage, which offers 30 minutes free parking. A Mason ID is not required.
Mason Zoom Access
The Mason Zoom account provides access for members to host Zoom meeting without a time limit. Sign in at https://gmu.zoom.us