Admissions Events

¡ALCANZA! College Fair
¡ALCANZA! College Fair

Event logistics for College Representatives

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | EagleBank Arena, GMU Fairfax Campus
EVENT DETAILS
SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Doors open for early setup, Hospitality room opens
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
College Fair Begins
College fair ends, Students depart
FAIR SET UP
  • Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for early set-up. We encourage you to arrive early. Many schools will be assigned to tables on the arena floor and we ask that you finish set up prior to 10:30 a.m., which is the start of our opening session. 
  • Our staff will assist you in finding your table when you arrive. 
  • Each institution will receive a six-foot display table and two chairs.  
  • We encourage you to bring any materials such as pamphlets, brochures, tri-fold boards, etc; however, A/V requests will NOT be met.  
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
  • The ¡ALCANZA!  College Fair will take place at the EagleBank Arena. on the FAIRFAX campus of George Mason University. Please note: we also have an Arlington, Virginia Campus and a Prince William (Manassas), Virginia Campus. Don’t go to the wrong campus!  
  • Complementary parking is available in LOT L across from the entrance of the EagleBank Arena. Please look for green Admissions Parking signs and George Mason Parking Staff to direct you to the EagleBank Arena. No parking permit is needed during the event if you are parked in Lot L.  
  • If using a GPS system, please put in Eagle Bank Arena or 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 and follow signs for Lot L. 
  • For written directions to our campus, please visit this link.  
  • For larger copies of our campus map, please visit this link. 
  • When timing your trip, keep in mind you will be traveling during the morning rush hour. Please allow some extra travel time.  
  • Once parked in Lot L, please enter through the South Entrance of Eagle Bank Arena.  
STRIVE SCAN
  • All students attending the fair have been encouraged to register with Strive Scan before entering the fair. If you have not already signed up for Strive Scan credits for this fair, please be on the lookout for a follow up email from Strive Scan to sign up if you would like.  
HOSPITALITY ROOM
  • The EagleBank Arena Hospitality Room is located on the lower level of the Patriot Center. Boxed lunches and beverages will be available in the hospitality room beginning at 10 am. Feel free to enjoy your lunch before or after the fair.  
  • Be sure to check-in at the south entrance of the arena first and keep in mind that the college fair begins promptly at 11 a.m. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Please note, due to the population that ¡ALCANZA! serves, you may encounter some students who are undocumented or have DACA status. Please be aware of your university’s processes and be prepared to answer questions pertaining to how your University accommodates and welcomes these students. 
EVENT DETAILS
SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m.​
Doors open for early setup, Hospitality room opens​
10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
11 a.m.
College Fair Begins
12:30 p.m.
College fair ends, Students depart
FAIR SET-UP
  • Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for early set-up. We encourage you to arrive early. Many schools will be assigned to tables on the arena floor and we ask that you finish set up prior to 10:30 a.m., which is the start of our opening session. 
  • Our staff will assist you in finding your table when you arrive. 
  • Each institution will receive a six-foot display table and two chairs.  
  • We encourage you to bring any materials such as pamphlets, brochures, tri-fold boards, etc; however, A/V requests will NOT be met.  
DIRECTIONS/PARKING
  • The ¡ALCANZA!  College Fair will take place at the EagleBank Arena. on the FAIRFAX campus of George Mason University. Please note: we also have an Arlington, Virginia Campus and a Prince William (Manassas), Virginia Campus. Don’t go to the wrong campus!  
  • Complementary parking is available in LOT L across from the entrance of the EagleBank Arena. Please look for green Admissions Parking signs and George Mason Parking Staff to direct you to the EagleBank Arena. No parking permit is needed during the event if you are parked in Lot L.  
  • If using a GPS system, please put in Eagle Bank Arena or 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 and follow signs for Lot L. 
  • For written directions to campus, please visit this link.
  • For larger copies of our campus map, please visit this link.
  • When timing your trip, keep in mind you will be traveling during the morning rush hour. Please allow some extra travel time.  
  • Once parked in Lot L, please enter through the South Entrance of Eagle Bank Arena.  
STRIVESCAN
  • All students attending the fair have been encouraged to register with Strive Scan before entering the fair. If you have not already signed up for Strive Scan credits for this fair, please be on the lookout for a follow up email from Strive Scan to sign up if you would like.  
HOSPITALITY ROOM
  • The EagleBank Arena Hospitality Room is located on the lower level of the Patriot Center. Boxed lunches and beverages will be available in the hospitality room beginning at 10 am. Feel free to enjoy your lunch before or after the fair.  
  • Be sure to check-in at the south entrance of the arena first and keep in mind that the college fair begins promptly at 11 am. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Please note, due to the population that ¡ALCANZA! serves, you may encounter some students who are undocumented or have DACA status. Please be aware of your university’s processes and be prepared to answer questions pertaining to how your University accommodates and welcomes these students.