Travel Logistics
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are available to Spring NEARC Conference participants on campus at the Nathan Hale Inn at a group rate of $144/night. This rate will be honored until the cut-off date of April 7, 2018. To make a reservation, call the hotel at 860-427-7888 and request a room in the NEARC Conference block.
Cancellation note: If you need to cancel your reservation, the hotel requires 24-hour advance notice to avoid forfeiture of one night's room and tax.
Cancellation note: If you need to cancel your reservation, the hotel requires 24-hour advance notice to avoid forfeiture of one night's room and tax.
Campus Maps & Wayfinding Resources
Spring NEARC 2018 is being held at UConn in Storrs, Connecticut. The map below shows the South Parking Garage, where Spring NEARC participants are encouraged to park. See "Parking" section below.
Important Information: UConn Campus and Road Construction During Summer 2018
Starting May 7, 2018 there will be a significant amount of construction on and around the UConn Storrs campus as renovations are made to campus and the surrounding roadways. For this reason we ask that you allow more than enough time for your arrival because you may be delayed with detours and road closures in getting to your campus destination on the day of your event. We are sorry about this inconvenience.
Important Information: UConn Campus and Road Construction During Summer 2018
Starting May 7, 2018 there will be a significant amount of construction on and around the UConn Storrs campus as renovations are made to campus and the surrounding roadways. For this reason we ask that you allow more than enough time for your arrival because you may be delayed with detours and road closures in getting to your campus destination on the day of your event. We are sorry about this inconvenience.
- South Parking Garage
- Laurel/McHugh Hall
- Campus Snapshot
- Traffic Map - There is a considerable amount of construction going on this summer and the biggest impact on Spring NEARC will be the partial closing of Hillside Road. When looking at the traffic map, don’t be alarmed - there will still be pedestrian access from South Garage over to Laurel/McHugh Hall and the Student Union. However, any vehicles must be directed down Routh 195 and into campus on Bolton Road. If cars come into campus from the North (Discovery Drive), they will not be able to connect to the South Parking Garage.
- Construction Updates
Driving Directions
From the Northeast (Boston)
From the South and West (New York)
From the Southeast (Rhode Island)
Walking Directions From South Parking Garage to Laurel/McHugh Hall
- Take Interstate 84 West to Exit 68.
- From the exit, turn left onto Route 195, 7 miles to UConn.
- To get to the SOUTH PARKING GARAGE, continue driving down Route 195 (Storrs Road) until you reach the School of Fine Arts. Turn right onto BOLTON ROAD, which is located between the School of Fine Arts and E.O. Smith High School. At the intersection of Bolton Road and Gilbert Road, turn left to go up the hill. The South Parking Garage is on the right, behind Lot 8. Follow the signs.
From the South and West (New York)
- Take Interstate 84 East to Exit 68.
- From the exit, turn right onto Route 195, 7 miles to UConn.
- To get to the SOUTH PARKING GARAGE, continue driving down Route 195 (Storrs Road) until you reach the School of Fine Arts. Turn right onto BOLTON ROAD, which is located between the School of Fine Arts and E.O. Smith High School. At the intersection of Bolton Road and Gilbert Road, turn left to go up the hill. The South Parking Garage is on the right, behind Lot 8. Follow the signs.
From the Southeast (Rhode Island)
- Take Interstate 95 to 395 North.
- Take Exit 81 West to Route 32 North.
- Follow Route 32 North to Willimantic.
- In town, turn right and go over the Frog Bridge.
- Continue straight through the traffic light and follow 195 North (Storrs Road) for 8 miles to campus.
- To get to the SOUTH PARKING GARAGE, continue driving on Route 195 (Storrs Road) until you reach the School of Fine Arts. Turn left onto BOLTON ROAD, which is located between the School of Fine Arts and E.O. Smith High School. At the intersection of Bolton Road and Gilbert Road, turn left to go up the hill. The South Parking Garage is on the right, behind Lot 8. Follow the signs.
Walking Directions From South Parking Garage to Laurel/McHugh Hall
- Exit South Parking Garage through the ground floor exit onto Jim Calhoun Way.
- Walk toward Hillside Road, in front of the UConn Bookstore.
- Turn left and walk past Gampel Pavilion on your left and the School of Business on your right.
- Turn right and cross the street between the School of Business and the Student Union.
- Walk down Fairfield Way and LAUREL/MCHUGH HALL is the second building on the left.
Parking On Campus
Spring NEARC Conference participants should park in South Garage (2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT 06269), the closest garage to Laurel/McHugh Hall where conference activities will be located (approximately a 5 minute walk).
To park in the SOUTH PARKING GARAGE, the best entrance into the University is through "Bolton Road" located off Route 195 (Storrs Road) on the south side of campus between the School of Fine Arts and E.O. Smith High School. Please note that neither North Eagleville Road nor Hillside Road will be accessible. Please bring your parking ticket to the registration desk to be validated. Despite construction, all pedestrian pathways in center campus will be accessible.
In order to receive complimentary parking, attendees should collect a parking ticket upon entering the garage and bring the ticket to the conference registration desk to be validated. Please give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes of travel time to accommodate parking and walking to Laurel/McHugh Hall. Signs will be in place on campus the day of the event, directing attendees to the conference location.
To park in the SOUTH PARKING GARAGE, the best entrance into the University is through "Bolton Road" located off Route 195 (Storrs Road) on the south side of campus between the School of Fine Arts and E.O. Smith High School. Please note that neither North Eagleville Road nor Hillside Road will be accessible. Please bring your parking ticket to the registration desk to be validated. Despite construction, all pedestrian pathways in center campus will be accessible.
In order to receive complimentary parking, attendees should collect a parking ticket upon entering the garage and bring the ticket to the conference registration desk to be validated. Please give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes of travel time to accommodate parking and walking to Laurel/McHugh Hall. Signs will be in place on campus the day of the event, directing attendees to the conference location.
Emergency Notifications On Campus
If you’d like to opt in to Emergency Notifications while on campus, text “UCONNALERT” to 888-777. To stop alerts once you leave campus, text “STOP” to the same number.
