Conference Venue

The 2026 ICSA Applied Statistics Symposium will be hosted at George Mason University’s Mason Square campus in Arlington, Virginia.

A Mason Square map can be found in this link.

All symposium activities will take place in the FUSE building and Van Metre Hall at George Mason University’s Mason Square campus. Specific room locations will be provided in the final program.

Address

FUSE Building Floor Maps

Floor maps of the FUSE building are provided below to help attendees locate symposium rooms and other event spaces. Directional signage will also be posted during the symposium.

To learn more about the FUSE building, please see the eBrochure.

Transportation

The FUSE building is conveniently served by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Orange and Silver Lines. Attendees can take the Metrorail to the Virginia Square–GMU station, which is approximately one block from the FUSE building. From the station, exit toward Fairfax Drive and walk east to reach the conference venue.

A full map of the Washington Metro system is available on the WMATA website. Metro tickets and passes can be purchased at any Metrorail station using credit/debit cards or cash at fare vending machines. Attendees may also create an account with WMATA and purchase fares or passes online in advance for use during their stay.

The venue is easily accessible from Washington, DC and the surrounding region by Metro, train, and air.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

By Metro (approximately 20 minutes):

1. From the airport, follow signs to the Metro station.
2. Take the Blue Line toward Largo Downtown.
3. Exit at Rosslyn Metro Station.
4. At Rosslyn, go to the lower platform and transfer to the Orange or Silver Line toward Vienna / Ashburn.
5. Exit at Virginia Square–GMU Metro station.
6. The FUSE building is a short walk from the station.

By Taxi or Rideshare (Uber or Lyft):
Approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

By Metro (approximately 50 minutes):

1. Follow signs to the Silver Line Metro station at Dulles Airport.
2. Take the Silver Line eastbound toward Largo Downtown.
3. Exit at Virginia Square–GMU Metro station.
4. Walk to the FUSE building.

By Taxi or Rideshare (Uber or Lyft):
Approximately 30–50 minutes, depending on traffic.

From Union Station (Washington, DC)

Union Station serves Amtrak, MARC, and VRE rail services and is a common arrival point for attendees traveling by train.

By Metro (approximately 25 minutes):

1. From Union Station, enter the Metro Red Line.
2. Take the Red Line toward Shady Grove.
3. Exit at Metro Center station.
4. Follow signs to transfer to the Orange or Silver Line.
5. Take the Orange or Silver Line westbound toward Vienna / Ashburn.
6. Exit at Virginia Square–GMU Metro station.
7. Walk to the FUSE building.

By Taxi or Rideshare (Uber or Lyft):
Approximately 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic.

Parking at Mason Square

There are three Parking Garages affiliated with the Mason Square campus. Symposium attendees should park in the Van Metre Parking Garage located at 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201 (in any space that is not reserved), which can be accessed from Founders Way North and Kirkwood Road; See the map below. 

Parking instructions are as follows:  

• Step 1: Enter the Van Metre Parking Garage. The gate will automatically open upon entry. You may park in any space that is not marked as reserved.
• Step 2: After parking, locate a validation QR code posted in the garage.
• Step 3: Scan the QR code and follow the instructions to create a Metropolis account, register your vehicle, and provide payment information.
• Step 4: When exiting the garage, the gate will automatically open if your vehicle has been successfully registered. If you have not completed the registration process, you will be prompted to register and pay before exiting.

We encourage all attendees to complete the registration process prior to exiting the garage to limit congestion at the exit.

For information about parking fees and a helpful parking video, please refer to the following page: https://transportation.gmu.edu/arlington-campus/#VisitorEventParking.

For questions, please reach out to GMU Parking Services at arlpark@gmu.edu or (703) 993-8146.

Lodging

The 2026 ICSA Applied Statistics Symposium has secured room blocks at several hotels and residences near the FUSE building on the Mason Square campus of George Mason University. Lodging is available for the nights of June 13 through June 16, 2026 (check-out on June 17).

Rooms are limited at all locations and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to book early to secure their preferred accommodation.

Note on booking dates: All online booking links below have the symposium dates pre-filled as June 13 (check-in) to June 17 (check-out). Attendees can choose to stay fewer nights within this range, according to their plans.

Placemakr Marymount Ballston

• Location: 1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201 — approximately 0.9 miles (20-minute walk) to the FUSE building
• Room block: 20 rooms
• Rate: $210 per night, plus 14.25% tax
• Breakfast: Not included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Placemakr ICSA Group
  • Book by: May 14^th, 2026

Hilton Arlington

• Location: 950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22203 — approximately 0.6 miles (14-minute walk) to the FUSE building
• Room block: 50 rooms
• Rate: $239 per night, plus 14.25% tax
• Breakfast: Not included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Hilton ICSA Group
  • Or call Hilton Reservation Hotline at 1-800-445-8667, and provide group code ICSA, arrival date, and hotel name
  • Book before: May 15^th, 2026

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston

This hotel will officially cease operations before the symposium and is no longer a lodging option.

• Location: 4610 N. Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 — approximately 0.9 miles (21-minute walk) to the FUSE building
• Room block: 50 rooms (25 King, 25 Queen)
• Rate: $159 per night, plus 14.25% tax
• Breakfast: Not included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Holiday Inn ICSA Group
  • Or call 1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) and identify as a member of George Mason University ICSA

Note: Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston will officially cease operations before the symposium and is no longer available for reservations. Please see the other lodging options listed on this webpage. If you previously booked through the symposium block link, you will receive direct communication regarding your reservation from the hotel team.

Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

• Location: 2401 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 — approximately 0.9 miles (21-minute walk)
• Room block: 15 King rooms
• Rates: Vary by date
  • June 13: $179
  • June 14: $189
  • June 15–16: $269
    (plus 14.25% tax)
• Breakfast: Included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Hyatt Place ICSA Group
  • Or call 888-591-1234 and provide group code G-ICSA, group name (2026 ICSA Applied Statistics Symposium), and arrival/departure dates
  • Book before: May 13^th, 2026

FDIC Student Residence Center

• Location: 1001 N Monroe St, Arlington, VA 22201 — approximately 0.2 mile (5-minute walk)
• Room block: 50 rooms (one queen bed and a fold-out couch)
• Rate: $196 per night plus 14.25% tax
• Booking:
  • Email SRClodging@fdic.gov and indicate attendance at the 2026 ICSA Applied Statistics Symposium at the FUSE building
  • Book by: May 14^th, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse and Ballston

• Locations:
  • Courthouse: 1401 N Adams St, Arlington, VA 22201 — approximately 0.9 miles (21-minute walk) to the FUSE building
  • Ballston: 650 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203 — approximately 0.6 miles (14-minute walk) to the FUSE building
• Room block: 10 rooms at each location
• Rate:
  • Courthouse: $239 per night plus 14.25% tax
  • Ballston: $249 per night plus 14.25% tax
• Breakfast: Included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Residence Inn ICSA Group
  • Or call 703-310-1999 and identify as a member of the 2026 ICSA Applied Statistical Symposium Room Block
  • Book by: May 20^th, 2026

The Westin Arlington

• Location: 801 N Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22203 — approximately 0.9 mile (19-minute walk)
• Room block: 75 rooms (Traditional King)
• Rate: $269 per night plus 14.25% tax
• Breakfast: Not included
• Booking:
  • Book online: Westin Arlington ICSA Group
  • Book by: May 18^th, 2026

Explore the Area (Dining & Lodging Map)

To help you plan your stay, we have prepared interactive and printable maps highlighting:

• Symposium venue (FUSE at Mason Square)
• Symposium hotels and residences (conference rates)
• Restaurants and cafés within walking distance

These maps provide a convenient overview of dining and accommodation options near Mason Square.

Iteractive Map

Printable Map

Download PDF Map