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Where to Stay

The room block will open concurrently with registration launch in late February/early March 2025.

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
The DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is in the heart of downtown Madison at the eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin campus. The spacious guest rooms, suites, and executive accommodations boast modern amenities like complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, an in-house restaurant, an outdoor patio, and a fitness room.

Rates:
Standard room with one King or two Queens: $182.00

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.

For Reservations:
The room block will open concurrently with registration launch in late February/early March 2025.

Cut-off Date: May 9, 2025

Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Getting to Madison

By Plane
Dane County Regional Airport, northeast of Madison, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Dane County Airport is located 15 minutes from the University of Wisconsin.

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is about a two-hour drive from Madison. The drive from Midway Airport is two and a half to three hours.

By Taxi
A taxi from Dane County Airport to the University of Wisconsin costs $20.

By Automobile
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 78 miles
Chicago, Illinois: 140 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota: 270 miles
St. Louis, Missouri: 360 miles

Local Information about Madison

Please note: Participants must attend all classes to receive full credit toward their IOM. Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 11:30 a.m., as well as accommodate travel to the airport.

2024 Sample Schedule of Activities

Sunday, June 2

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pre-Site Networking and On-Site Registration: Grainger Hall Atrium Sponsored by MetLife

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. This is IOM Podcast LIVE: Grainger Hall

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal (4th years only): Grainger Hall, Room 1195

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Homeroom: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Institute Kickoff: Grainger Hall, Morgridge Auditorium Sponsored by MetLife

Monday, June 3

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration: Grainger Hall, Staff Office, Room 1080

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Core Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.) Morning Break Sponsored by MetLife

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch: Gordon Avenue Market

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Core Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms (Break: 2:00 2:30 p.m.)

4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Elective Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms

Evening Class Activities: On Your Own

Tuesday, June 4

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Elective Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break: Grainger Hall Atrium

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Elective Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch: Gordon Avenue Market

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Core Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms (Break: 3:00 3:30 p.m.)

Evening Open Night

Wednesday, June 5

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Core Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch: Gordon Avenue Market

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Core Classes: Grainger Hall, Individual Rooms (Break: 2:00 2:30 p.m.)

5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Pre-Graduation Bites: DoubleTree Hotel, Chancellor Room

6:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony: Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge

Thursday, June 6