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Where to Stay

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

UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center

The UGA Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides educational conferences, courses, and programs for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the UGA Hotel includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab—all under one roof. Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking during their stay. As a unit of UGA’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University’s teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond!

Rates:
Classic room with one queen or king: $129.00
Classic room with two custom beds: $129.00
Select room with two queen or two doubles: $159.00
A limited number of suites are available at a higher rate.

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 21, 2025

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12 noon

Getting to Athens

By Plane
Athens is accessible via the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The University of Georgia is approximately one and a half hours northeast of the airport.

By Shuttle Service
Groome Transportation provides shuttle service from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport directly to the UGA Hotel & Hotel Indigo. Call 706-612-1155 to reserve a space on a shuttle.

By Automobile
Atlanta, Georgia: 75 miles
Columbia, South Carolina: 165 miles
Tallahassee, Florida: 287 miles
Montgomery, Alabama: 230 miles
Nashville, Tennessee: 305 miles

Local Information about Athens

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 23

2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Pre-Site Networking and On-Site Registration: UGA Hotel, Pecan Tree Galleria Sponsored by MetLife

2:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m. This is IOM Podcast LIVE: UGA Hotel, Masters Hall

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal (4th years only): UGA Hotel, Mahler Hall

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Homeroom: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Institute Kickoff: UGA Hotel, Mahler Hall Sponsored by MetLife

Monday, June 24

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Registration: UGA Hotel, Staff Office, Room D

8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Core Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms (Break: 9:30 –10:00 a.m.) Morning Break Sponsored by MetLife

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch: UGA Hotel, Magnolia Ballroom (Roundtable Discussions)

12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Core Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms (Break: 2:00 –2:30 p.m.)

4:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Elective Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms

Evening Class Activities: On Your Own

Tuesday, June 25

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Elective Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Break: UGA Hotel, Pecan Tree Galleria

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Elective Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch: UGA Hotel, Magnolia Ballroom (Roundtable Discussions)

1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Core Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms (Break: 3:00 –3:30 p.m.)

5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bonus Session: 30 for 30: UGA Hotel, Masters Hall

Evening Open Night

Wednesday, June 26

8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Core Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms (Break: 9:30 –10:00 a.m.)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch: UGA Hotel, Magnolia Ballroom (Roundtable Discussions)

12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Core Classes: UGA Hotel, Individual Rooms (Break: 2:00 –2:30 p.m.)

5:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Pre-Graduation Bites: UGA Hotel, Hill Atrium

6:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony: UGA Hotel, Mahler Hall

Thursday, June 27