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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
June 28-July 2, 2026 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)
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Where to Stay

UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center*
*Host hotel

Rates: $149-169 plus applicable taxes

For Reservations: Book online here! You can also call the hotel directly at 706-542-2134 and mention the group code 56202.

Cut-off Date: May 26, 2026

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area*
*Shuttle service will be provided between the host hotel and SpringHill Suites.

Rates: $159 plus applicable taxes and $5 state fee, includes breakfast

For Reservations: Book online here.

Cut-off Date: May 28, 2026

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens*
*Shuttle service will not be provided between the host hotel and the Holiday Inn Express, however, guests are welcomed to pick up the shuttle from SpringHill Suites, a 5-minute walk.

Rates: $139 plus applicable taxes and $5 state fee, includes breakfast

For Reservations: Book online here.

Cut-off Date: May 28, 2026

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

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.