Northeast Institute
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
July 27-31, 2008
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All About Town
Nestled along Philadelphia's western, Main Line suburbs, the town of Villanova offers easy access to neighboring towns such as Wayne, Rosemont, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Valley Forge, and King of Prussia. In the immediate area, shopping and dining options are in plentiful supply along Lancaster Pike (US Rte 30), the first highway in America. These quaint areas of Pennsylvania are full of specialty stores, family-owned restaurants, and, of course, authentic Philly cheese steaks.
Center City Philadelphia, 15 miles from Villanova, is also easily accessible via a 30-minute train ride on the SEPTA R5 regional rail line. With a station located on the Villanova campus, it's easy to board a train bound for Suburban Station in the heart of Downtown Philly which offers visitors museums, theater, ballet, historic tours, shopping, eclectic dining, professional sporting events, and more. Learn more about the Philadelphia area.
Local Favorites
Visit the City of Brotherly Love to see historic Olde City, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, shop or take in a Phillies game. Go on a shopping spree at the King of Prussia Mall, the largest mall on the East Coast, just 15 minutes from the Villanova University campus. Make new friends and unwind at one of several, nearby local establishments on Lancaster Pike. Find more information on area attractions.
University Life
Classes and breaks are held in the School of Business' Bartley Hall, a state-of-the-art technological facility, which also houses a cafe, a business center, and a computer lab available for Institute attendees. The resources of the Falvey Library on campus are also available to guests. 150 yards from Bartley Hall, breakfast and lunch are served in Dougherty Dining Hall. Click here for a campus map and more information about VU and the local area.
Where to Stay
The West Campus Apartments at Villanova University
The West Campus Apartments are a 10-15 minute walk to classes in Bartley Hall. These furnished, air conditioned apartments have a living room, dining room, and kitchen (utensils are not included). Choose between a two or four bedroom apartment (linen, etc. included). In-room housekeeping services are not provided during the stay. Apartment living amenities include free parking, access to the campus fitness center, complimentary high-speed Internet and Cable TV access (BYO laptop and TV).
A large percentage of Northeast Institute participants stay in the apartments. Because of limited availability, reservations need to be made early. Visit the Villanova Conference Services website for more information about the West Campus Apartments and to make your reservation.
Rates (per person, per night):
Single apartment (2- or 4-bdrm tbd)
Single occupancy of any whole apartment: $109.00
2-bedroom apartment (1 1/2 or 2 baths tbd)
Single occupancy in each bedroom: $68.00
4-bedroom apartment (2 baths)
Single occupancy in each bedroom: $56.00
There is an additional 8% state and local occupancy tax on all housing accommodations.
For Online Reservations:
Visit www.conferenceservices.villanova.edu/accommodations.htm and follow the USCC housing link. Call 610-519-7790 with any questions. Should space still be available after the July 7, 2008 cutoff date, registrations will be processed on a first come, first-serve basis.
Cutoff Date: July 7, 2008
Check-In: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008 on West Campus. (Saturday check-in, 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., is available on a limited, first-come, first-serve basis at the South Campus Service Desk)
Checkout: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008 on West Campus
(Friday check-out by 11:00 a.m. is available on a first-come, first-serve basis on West Campus)
The Radnor Hotel
The Radnor Hotel in St. Davids is an elegant, full-service hotel located 1 mile from Villanova University. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, two on-site restaurants, coffee in the lobby, and a full service salon and spa. In addition to a 24-hour business center, all guest rooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers free parking. Shuttle service between the hotel and Villanova University is available. Visit www.radnorhotel.com/ for more information.
Rates: Single or Double Occupancy: $139.00
There is an additional 8% state and local occupancy tax on all housing accommodations.
For Reservations: Call 610-688-5800 or 800-537-3000. Remeber to aks for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute group rate.
Cutoff Date: July 2, 2008
Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Checkout: 12 noon
Getting to Villanova
By Plane
Philadelphia International Airport is serviced by 26 airline carriers with more than 1,000 flights daily. From the Airport, Villanova is a short 25-minute drive via I-95S to I-476N. Taxi service and Airport shuttles are available for about the same price. The best ground transportation value from the Airport to the University is to take the SEPTA R1 regional rail line from the Airport to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and transfer to the R5 line on to the Villanova station, located on campus next to the West Campus apartments. Learn more information about the Airport and local ground transportation.
By Train
Take AMTRAK to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Ask an attendant in the Station to direct you to the SEPTA regional rail platform where you will take the R5 train to the Villanova Station, located on campus next to the West Campus Apartments.
By Automobile
New York, New York-104 miles
Washington, DC-136 miles
Hartford, Connecticut-221 miles
Boston, Massachusetts-318 miles
Important Dates and Times
Scholarship Deadline: March 20, 2008
Early Enrollment: June 5, 2008
Institute begins Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
Institute ends Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.*
*Participants must attend all classes to recieve full-credit toward their IOM. Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 4:00 p.m. as well as accommodate travel to the airport.
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