Transportation

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the primary airport serving Miami-Dade County. For information about the airport and other transportation options visit also: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/explore-miami/transportation.

The University of Miami campus is easily accessible from MIA by using the Orange Line of the Metrorail. Take the Orange line from MIA to the University Station. View the station map and plan your trip HERE>>

Taxicabs (305-244-4444) and SuperShuttle (305-871-2000) vans are available on the arrival (ground) level of the airport, outside of the baggage claim areas  - http://www.miami-airport.com/hotel_shuttles.asp

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located in unincorporated Broward County, Florida, three miles southwest of the central business district of Fort Lauderdale and 31.1 miles from the Univesrity of Miami campus. FLL serves Southwest Airlines and JetBlue among other airlines. 

Welcome to Miami!

Miami has a lot to offer between arts & culture, attractions, beaches, dining, and more. For more information about things to do while in Miami visit: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/.

Find good eats and stuff to do on Yelp Miami and our neighborhod quick reference list. 

Welcome to the University of Miami

The University of Miami campus is easily accessible by using Metrorail. From MIA, Take the Orange line to the University Station. View the station map and plan your trip HERE>>

Shuttle service will be provided between the Coconut Grove hotels and UM Campus, but you can also use public transit - one bus, one train. 

University of Miami Campus Map and Campus Conference Locations Map

Driving Directions

All routes below lead to the Pavia Parking Garage on the Coral Gables Campus, where temporary day parking passes are available. If you park in Pavia, it's an easy walk to the Dooley Memorial Building for registration and sessions.

From Miami International Airport: Take LeJeune Road south to Ponce De Leon Boulevard. Turn right on Ponce De Leon and travel about 1 mile to Stanford Drive, main entrance to UM. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turning left from Stanford onto Levante Avenue, then right onto Pavia. The garage is on your left. 
Google Satellite Map/Directions

From I-95 North: Head south on 95, which becomes U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway).  Stay on U.S. 1 for about 5 miles to the UM campus. Turn right on Stanford Drive, main entrance to UM. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turn left from Stanford onto Levante Avenue, then right on Pavia. The garage is on your left.
Google Satellite Map/Directions

From Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport: Take 595 West, which connects with I-95 South. Take I-95 South, which becomes U.S. 1. Continue about 5 miles. Turn right on Stanford Drive, main entrance to UM. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage or continue on, turning left from Stanford onto Levante Avenue, then right onto Pavia. The garage is on left.
Google Satellite Map/Directions

More directions here>>

Lodging

On-campus Residential Housing
We have a good number of low-cost options available on campus during the Biennial. 

Double Room - $27.50 (Per Person!)
Semi-Private Single Room (shared bathroom) - $42.00
Private Single Room (Mahoney Residential College Only) - $50.00

For sample floor plans for each room type, go HERE>>

NOTE: These are very basic college dorm rooms. Rates include linens & towels, plastic tumbler & soap, and availability of guest wireless Internet.

Registration for campus housing closes June 11th. 

Local Hotels

Holiday Inn Coral Gables - University (approx. 1.15 miles - walking distance to campus)
1350 South Dixie Highway (US 1), Coral Gables, FL 33146
+1 877-859-5095
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/coral-gables/miaum/hoteldetail

Coconut Grove (note: there will be shuttle service to and from Coconut Grove locations - more info soon)

Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove (approx. 2.74 miles)
2649 South Bayshore Drive · Miami, Florida 33133
1-305-858-2500
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miagv-courtyard-miami-coconut-grove/

Hampton Inn Miami-Coconut Grove/Coral Gables (approx. 2.93 miles)
2800 SW 28th Terrace, Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133
1-305-448-2800
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hampton-inn-miami-coconut-grove-coral-gables-MIACGHX/index.html

Mayfair Hotel & Spa (approx. 2.25 miles)
3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305.441.0000
http://www.mayfairhotelandspa.com/
[SPECIAL] The Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove is offering the Mayfair Suite rooms for $129 a night and the Double Executive rooms at $149 a night. Please contact the Mayfair Reservations Department at (305) 441-0000, ext. 3570 or (800) 433-4555 and identify that you are with the Society for Community Research & Action group for the special rates. The deadline to make reservations at the Mayfair at the discounted rates is Friday, June 7th, 2013 at 6pm ET. 

Residence Inn Miami Coconut Grove (approx. 2.46 miles)
2835 Tigertail Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
1-305-285-9303
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miaco-residence-inn-miami-coconut-grove/

Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove (approx. 2.22 miles)         
2889 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133
305.529.2828
http://www.sonesta.com/CoconutGrove/

The Mutiny Hotel (approx. 2.35 miles)
2951 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida 33133
1-305-441-2100
http://www.providentresorts.com/mutiny-hotel/

The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami (approx. 2.65 miles)
3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 644-4680
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/CoconutGrove/Default.htm

Coral Gables

Biltmore Hotel (approx. 1.58 miles)
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(855) 311-6903
www.biltmorehotel.com/

Courtyard Miami Coral Gables (approx. 2.83 miles)
2051 South Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
1-305-443-2301
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miagb-courtyard-miami-coral-gables/?pid=corptbta&scid=b661a3c4-9c47-48c8-9e13-75b66089dd79

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (approx. 2.95 miles)
50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 441-1234
www.coralgables.hyatt.com

The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables (approx. 2.83 miles)
180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 441-2600
http://www.westincoralgables.com