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Southeast Institute

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
June 27-July 1, 2021 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)

Thank you for your support and understanding with us as tough decisions had to be made in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Institute looks forward to kicking off the 2021 season, our centennial year, this summer, and registration will open shortly. Please know that staff is currently working with various contacts on how to best ensure safety and quality of the program. While details are not available at this time, more information, including what to expect while on-site, will be posted on the website and shared via email once finalized. Your patience and understanding is much appreciated.

Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2021
Early Enrollment Deadline: April 16, 2021

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

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Where to Stay:

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: $119.00
Classic room with two custom beds: $119.00
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: Contact the Reservations Office at 706-542-2134 or 1-800-884-1381 and mention the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Southeast Institute program to receive the group rate.  Reservations can also be made online by clicking this link and using the group code 91987.

Cut-off Date: May 28, 2021

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

Courtyard Marriott Athens Downtown

The Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown 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:
Classic room with one king: $107.00
Classic room with two full beds: $107.00

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

For Reservations: Contact the Reservations Office at (706) 369-7000.

Cut-off Date: June 5, 2021

 

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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