Course Locations

All locations are in Arlington. Parking costs are the responsibility of the student.

All Encore Learning sites have facilities that meet ADA standards. If a member experiences disability-related difficulties in class participation or has other concerns, he or she should contact the class aide or call the Encore Learning office.

Information about free Wi-Fi access at George Mason University’s Arlington campus is available at the information desk in Van Metre Hall or online here.

CLASSROOM SITES PUBLIC GARAGE OR LOT PARKING STREET PARKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
GMU
Mason’s Arlington Campus
3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA
Van Metre Hall Parking Garage  — entrance located on Founder's Way N off of N. Kirkwood Rd.

Garage parking map available here.

Metered Metrorail and Metrobus
Fairlington Community Center (FCC)
3308 S Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22206
Free parking lot adjacent to the community center Free and Zone 11 Metrobus
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041
See this document for parking instructions Metrobus
3003 – Arlington History
First class location TBA*
6031 - Introduction to Birding
Gulf Branch Nature Center                       

3608 Military Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207*
Free limited lot at center Consider parking on Military or 36th Rd.N. Metrobus
*The locations and directions for subsequent sessions will be provided to students by instructors who’ve registered for these courses.

Suggestions:

●  Try using www.google.com/maps to get directions to class. You can select your mode of transportation (walking, public transit or by car) and Google will provide a map, detailed directions, the distance in miles and the transit time.

●  Use www.wmata.com for public transit information, directions, timetables, etc. for Metrorail, Metrobus and ARTbus. A Trip Planner tool is on its home page.

●  Use www.ParkArlington.com for metered parking information and maps.

●  Use https://capitalbikeshare.com/ to locate short-term bike rental stations in the metro area.

●  Check out the Super Senior Taxi program for residents over 70. https://www.arlingtontransit.com/riding-art/how-to-ride/how-to-ride-for-senior-citizens/super-senior-taxi/