Meeting Postings

Virtual
9:00 a.m.

Meeting Book – Finance and Land Use Committee – April 15, 2026, updated 4.16.26

The Finance and Land Use Committee meeting of the Board of Visitors will be held virtually. In the event of a disruption or failure in the livestream, please call (703) 993-8627 and inform Mason staff of the disruption. Should the meeting format change, that subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. Members of the public are welcome to view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. 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 April 30, 2026. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/DkMTAH5HyM.  Written comments will be entered into the public record of this meeting.  No oral public comment will be taken at this meeting.

Virtual
11:00 a.m.

Meeting Book – Academic Affairs Committee – April 15, 2026, updated 4.10.26

The Academic Affairs Committee meeting of the Board of Visitors will be held virtually. In the event of a disruption or failure in the livestream, please call (703) 993-8627 and inform Mason staff of the disruption. Should the meeting format change, that subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3707. Members of the public are welcome to view the meeting live at the following link: https://bov.gmu.edu/live/. 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 April 30, 2026. To submit a written public comment, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/DkMTAH5HyM.  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.

Meeting Book – Full Board Meeting & Public Comment Session – March 31, 2026, updated 4.1.26

Draft Full Board Minutes – March 31, 2026

The March 31, 2026, 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/LzE3etyXqr.   

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 30, 2026, and written comments will be accepted until the full board meeting recesses on March 31, 2026.

The March 31 meeting is held in preparation for the April 30, 2026, Board of Visitors meeting, where the Board will vote on undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees. The April 30 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/.

The scheduled campus tour is part of the public meeting; the public is welcome to attend the tour.  Once seating has been established for board members and previously-identified Mason leadership and staff, a limited number of seats on the bus will be available to members of the public who wish to observe. Those who wish to only participate in the bus portion of the tour are to meet at the Sandy Creek Transit Center by 1:10 p.m.

Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
8:05 a.m.

Meeting Book – Full Board & Committee Meetings – February 26, 2026, updated 3.4.26

Full Board Minutes – February 26, 2026, approved 3.31.26

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. 

Merten Hall, Hazel Conference Room (1201), Fairfax Campus
9:00 a.m.

Meeting Book – Executive Committee Meeting – December 4, 2025, updated 12.5.25

Minutes – Executive, Academic Affairs, Finance and Land Use, and Research Committees – December 4, 2025, approved

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.

Meeting 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.