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D.C. Metro Area

Only minutes from Washington, D.C., George Mason University School of Public Policy is located at the capital of policymaking. The campus is located in Arlington, Virginia, a county known for economic development and political involvement. The campus is surrounded by the urban villages of Clarendon, Virginia Square, and Ballston -- all known for tree-lined streets, accessible metro stops, diverse restaurants, cultural venues, parks, recreation, a renowned library, and an active community.

Centrally located, George Mason University offers convenient access to the vibrant Washington, D.C., community. Discover the area's abundance of museums, restaurants, sporting events, outdoor activities, transportation, and housing options.

Transportation and Area Resources

Culture and Recreation

Arlington YMCA
Cultural Tourism D.C.
George Mason Memorial
Kennedy Center
The Library of Congress
National Mall – National Park Service
Neighborhood Athletic Association
(recreational sports leagues)
Smithsonian Institution

Housing

Off-Campus Housing website

SPP is recognized as one of the largest, most diverse, graduate public policy schools in the nation.

SPP is one of the fastest growing schools within George Mason University, which was ranked as the number one university to watch by U.S. News & World Report.

SPP’s Arlington campus is on the Metro Orange Line, mere minutes from Washington, D.C. – the global capital of policymaking.