What IT resources are available at Mason?

Equipment Checkout

A variety of video production equipment is available for checkout in the Student Technology Assistance & Resource Lab (STAR). A valid Mason ID is required. Go to the Video Production Equipment Checkout service page for more information.

Online Training

In partnership with LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com), Mason provides unlimited online training without charge to students, faculty, and staff. The online subscription library offers more than 2,000 videos on a broad range of subjects with new courses added weekly. Go to LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) for more information.

Computer Labs

Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL)

Patriot Virtual Computing and Labs provides faculty, staff, and students with a variety of Windows virtual desktops to allow access to George Mason software and secure access to critical systems. These virtual environments can be reached via any PC, Mac, iOS, or Android/ChromeOS device.

Patriot Virtual Computing and Labs includes a standard Mason computer lab image to provide a full computing environment to complete coursework. This environment has all the same software as available in a university computer lab.

Additional computing environments can be configured to meet the FAR 52.204-21 basic safeguarding requirements for covered contractor information systems.

Collaborative Learning Hub (CLUB)

The CLUB is a software assistance and group collaborative study space. Go to the Collaborative Learning Hub service page for more information.

Student Technology Assistance and Resource (STAR) Lab

The Student Technology Assistance and Resource (STAR) Lab is a state-of-the-art multimedia computer facility. Go to the STAR Lab service page for more information.

General Computer Labs

General access to computers and printers is available at the following locations:

Fairfax Campus
Johnson Center, Room 342
703-993-3446
Mason Square
Founders Hall, Room 211
703-993-8226
Science & Technology Campus
Katherine G. Johnson Hall, Room 250
703-993-8499

For more information about what software is available on these computers, please see the Computer Lab service page.

Last modified: July 1, 2025