Printing Arts Lab


Printing Arts Lab

The Printing Arts Lab (PAL) offers research poster printing services, design instruction, and two PC workstations for in-lab use.

Our services and resources can be utilized by any Mason student, staff, or faculty.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, no appointment is needed to pick up your poster or to visit us during open hours at 2100 Fenwick Library. Appointments are necessary to pick up your poster during Summer and Winter periods.

PC workstations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Have a question? See Frequently Asked Questions below.

Poster Printing

Mason affiliates can print medium- and large-format materials related to research and creative classwork at no cost.

Submit your request via the form.

Please submit at least 24 hours in advance of your desired pick-up date.

A Mason email is required for this service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our turnaround time depends on staff availability and time of submission, but in general it takes 24 hours for us to process requests and have them available for pickup.

 

The maximum size our printer can handle is 48x36”, which is also the standard size.

Individuals can request one poster at a time. If there is a mistake on your poster, we can accommodate one reprint. Department- or class-wide requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact us at pal@gmu.edu to discuss large orders (i.e., 3 or more posters).

We are authorized to print research posters and for other curricular and research purposes. We do not print personal or commercial requests. Requests related to registered student organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis according to availability of supplies and staffing.

No, we can only print on heavyweight coated paper at this time.

Posters can be picked up from our office in 2100 Fenwick Library, on the second floor. Our current open hours are 11am-4pm, Monday-Thursday. We are closed Friday-Sunday.

 

Instructional sessions covering research poster design are held intermittently throughout the Fall and Spring semesters; see the Upcoming Events calendar on the right-hand sidebar or visit here for more info.

One-on-one consultations are available either in-person or virtually. Schedule one by clicking the button under Help & Instruction on the left-hand sidebar.

We do not send a confirmation email upon receiving requests; however, you will be redirected to a webpage confirming your submission after filling out the form. We will send an email once your poster is printed and ready for pickup.

 

The Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR) offers research poster templates which can be downloaded here.

Weekly Hours Fall 2024
Monday 11 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday 11 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday 11 AM - 4 PM
Thursday 11 AM - 4 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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