Upcoming Meetings
February 26, 2026: Full Board & Committee Meetings
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
8:00 a.m.
Meeting Book – Full Board & Committee Meetings – February 26, 2026, updated 3.4.26
Draft Minutes – Full Board & Committee Meetings – February 26, 2026
The February 26, 2026 Meeting of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Overflow gallery seating is located in Merten 1204. Please be aware that agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on February 26, 2026. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/g7ZfjPnJEx. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
Past Meetings
December 4, 2025: Executive Committee Meeting
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
9:00 a.m.
Meeting Book – Executive Committee Meeting – December 4, 2025, updated 12.5.25
The December 4, 2025 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Overflow gallery seating is located in Merten 1204. Please be aware that agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the December 4, 2025 meeting adjourns. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/gEVPArn37e. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
Virtual
1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Meeting Book – Executive Committee Meeting – October 15, 2025, updated 10.15.25
Minutes – Executive Committee Meeting – October 15, 2025, approved
The October 15, 2025 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors will be virtual. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. In the event of a disruption or failure in the livestream, please call (703) 993-8716 and inform Mason staff of the disruption. Gallery seating is available in Merten 1201. Please be aware that the agenda timing is for planning purposes only; the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the October 15, 2025 meeting adjourns. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/apQFWVVdrf. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
September 25, 2025: Full Board MeetingMeeting was postponed.
Virtual
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Book – Academic Affairs Committee Meeting – September 10, 2025, updated 9.10.25
Minutes – Academic Affairs Committee Meeting – September 10, 2025, approved
The September 10, 2025, meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee meeting of the Board of Visitors will be held virtually, and may be viewed at https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. In the event of a disruption or failure in the live stream, please call (703)-993-8704 and inform Mason staff of the disruption. Gallery seating and viewing of the session will also be available in Merten Hall 1201. Should the meeting format change, a subsequent notice will be issued in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. Please be aware that the full board agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on September 25, 2025. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/TfxTXhw5Pt. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
9:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Meeting Book – Annual Meeting – August 1, 2025, updated 8.6.2025
Minutes – Annual Meeting – August 1, 2025, approved
The August 1, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Overflow gallery seating is located in Merten 1204. Please be aware that the full board agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on August 1, 2025. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/p1yy7AmGxe. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
Horizon Hall, Room 2014, Fairfax Campus
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Book – Planning Conference – July 31, 2025, updated 8/1/2025
Minutes – Annual Planning Conference – July 31, 2025, approved
The July 31, 2025 Annual Planning Conference will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in-person; limited gallery seating will be available in Horizon Hall, Room 2014. Please be aware that the agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
Written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on August 1, 2025. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/p1yy7AmGxe. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
May 1, 2025; 8:30 a.m.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
Meeting Book – Full Board & Committee Meetings – May 1, 2025, updated 5.2.25
Minutes – Full Board & Committee Meetings – May 1, 2025, approved
The May 1, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Overflow gallery seating is located in Merten 1204. Please be aware that the full board agenda timing is for planning purposes only, the formal meeting could conclude before or after the time noted so participants should plan accordingly.
The Board will vote on undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at this meeting (FY 2026 University Operating Budget).
Written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on May 1, 2025. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/5G6NbYAGvp. Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.
Meeting on April 17, 2025; 9:30 a.m.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
Agenda – Special Board Meeting Agenda – April 17, 2025
Minutes – Special Board Meeting – April 17, 2025, approved
In accordance with Article IV, Section 5 of the Board of Visitors Bylaws, a special meeting of the full board and a meeting of the Executive Committee have been called for April 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Should a quorum of the full Board fail to be present, the Executive Committee shall be convened to transact the business of the board per §23.1-1502.F. The April 17, 2025 special meeting of the Board of Visitors will be conducted in person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting. Those attending any Board of Visitors sessions are asked to adhere to the meeting rules, accessible at the following webpage: https://bov.gmu.edu/board-of-visitors-resources/.
Meeting on April 17, 2025; 1:00 p.m.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
Meeting Book – Development Committee – April 17, 2025, updated 4/10/25
Minutes – Development Committee – April 17, 2025, approved
The April 17, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Visitors Development Committee will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Those attending any Board of Visitors sessions are asked to adhere to the meeting rules, accessible at the following webpage: https://bov.gmu.edu/board-of-visitors-resources/.
Meeting on April 17, 2025; 10:00 a.m.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
Minutes – Academic Programs, Diversity & University Community Committee – April 17, 2025, approved
The April 17, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Visitors Academic Programs, Diversity & University Community Committee will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Those attending any Board of Visitors sessions are asked to adhere to the meeting rules, accessible at the following webpage: https://bov.gmu.edu/board-of-visitors-resources/.
Meeting on April 10, 2025; 3:00 p.m.
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
Meeting Book – Finance & Land Use Committee – April 10, 2025, updated 4/10/25
Minutes – Finance & Land Use Committee – April 10, 2025, approved
The April 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Visitors Finance and Land Use Committee will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to observe in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Those attending any Board of Visitors sessions are asked to adhere to the meeting rules, accessible at the following webpage: https://bov.gmu.edu/board-of-visitors-resources/.
April 1, 2025: Full Board Meeting & Public Comment Session
Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Book – Board of Visitors Meeting & Public Comment Session – April 1, 2025, Updated 4/2/25
Minutes – Full Board Meeting & Public Comment Session, April 1, 2025, Approved
The April 1, 2025, Board of Visitors meeting and public comment session will be in person. Members of the public are welcome to join in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Overflow gallery seating is available in Merten 1204.
Both written and oral comments will be entered into the public record. To register to provide oral public comment in person, or to submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/2RRcZN4fxC.
It is suggested that those registered to provide oral comment arrive at the beginning of the meeting, as the time frame provided is an estimate for planning purposes only. Time limits for oral comments may be established at the discretion of the Rector. Speakers are also encouraged to submit their comments in writing at the time of registration, in the event that time constraints do not allow all registrants the opportunity to speak. Registration for oral comments will be accepted until noon on March 31, 2025, and written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting adjourns on April 1, 2025.
The April 1 meeting is held in preparation for the May 1, 2025, Board of Visitors meeting, where the Board will vote on undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees. The May 1 full board and committee meetings of the Board of Visitors will be in-person. Members of the public are welcome to join in person or may view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. Please check the “Meetings Postings” page of the Board of Visitors website for any updates to these meetings: https://bov.gmu.edu/postings/.
Minutes and materials for meetings prior to the current academic year may be accessed on the Meeting Minutes & Materials Archive page.