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Southeast Institute

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
June 23-27, 2019 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)

The 2019 Southeast Institute scholarship application is now closed. Applicants will be notified by April 5.

All discount codes, including scholarships, must be applied at the time of registration. Scholarship results will be announced before the early enrollment deadline.

Register for 2019 Southeast Institute.

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Where to Stay:

UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center*
The UGA Hotel is currently sold out.  Cancellations often occur as it gets closer to June, so you are encouraged to check back with the hotel.

NOTE: the UGA Hotel and Conference Center will be under construction through August of 2019. Some rooms, including suites, will be taken out of inventory during this time. Overall impact to attendees should be minimal.

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:
$119.00-$159.00 depending on room type (excluding suites)
Hotel rates are subject to applicable state taxes in effect at time of check-in (currently 8%).

For Reservations: To book a room, please call 706-542-2134 or 800-884-1381 and reference hotel block code 88606.  Or you can register online using this link.

Cut-off Date: May 23, 2019

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

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
The Courtyard by Marriott Athens GA hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Athens just blocks from UGA. Nearby you will find the Classic Center, Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Gardens, UGA Performing Arts Center, and the Tree That Owns Itself. This downtown Athens hotel is also surrounded by over 50 local eateries and a world famous music and nightlife scene.  Amenities include free high speed WiFi, 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool.

Rates:
$105.00
Hotel rates are subject to applicable state taxes in effect at time of check-in (currently 8%).

For Reservations: To book a room, please call the hotel directly at 706-369-7000 and reference the U.S. Chamber Southeast Institute program.  Or you can register online using this link.

Cut-off Date: June 1, 2019

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. 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.

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