Travel, Accommodation, and Registration

Where We Will Meet

The EITC-Bio 2010 workshop will be held at the room 1115, Computer Science Instructional Center (CSIC), the University of Maryland at College Park. CSIC is located adjacent to A.V. Williams (the building in which the Computer Science Department is housed), and is connected to A.V. Williams by a sky bridge.

• For detailed directions (by automobile, plane, train) to the University of Maryland at College Park can be found here.
  
• Click here for a map showing the location of the Computer Science Instructional Center (Building Number: 406).

• For detailed visitor information about the University of Maryland at College Park can be found here.

How to Register

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For general inquiries:

Tel: 202-895-1934

E-mail: eitc.usa@hotmail.com

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Campus Maps

You may download and view the PDF version of the campus map. We encourage you to download the printable visitor map and bring it with you in order to make the campus visit a success.

Major Airports

The University of Maryland at College Park is served by three major airports - Reagan Washington National (DCA), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Washington Dulles International (IAD). Following are suggestions for travel to campus from these airport locations.

Regan Washington National (DCA)

• Located in Arlington, Virginia, this airport is located about 15 miles south of College Park. Travel can be slow through downtown Washington, D.C. during rush hours; approximate driving time is 40 minutes.
• You can take the Metrorail from the airport. Take the Yellow Line (toward Mt. Vernon Square), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at College Park/U of MD station. Follow remaining directions above under Travel by Train.
• Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
• Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $40.00.

Baltimore-Washington International (BWI)

• Located just outside Baltimore, this airport is approximately 25 miles north of College Park. Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.
• MARC Train service is available from the BWI Rail Station to College Park.
• Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
• Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $35.00.

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

• Located near Herndon, Virginia, this airport is about 35 miles southwest of College Park. Driving time is approximately one hour.
• Bus service is available to take you to the West Falls Church Metrorail station where you will take the Orange Line (toward New Carrollton), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at College Park/U of MD station. Follow remaining directions above under Travel by Train.
• Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
• Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $55.00.

Public Transit (by train)

Metrorail from Washington, D.C.

• Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
• Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
• The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the station.
• Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Buliding.

MARC from Baltimore (Inner Harbor)

• Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at the College Park station.
• The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
• Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building.

MARC from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport)

• Take the Penn Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at Union Station.
• Transfer to the Metrorail system.
• Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
• The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
• Get off the Shuttle-UM at the "M" (or second) stop for Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Buliding.

Amtrak

• To Washington, D.C. (Union Station): Transfer to Metrorail system. Follow directions above.
• To New Carrollton, MD: Transfer to Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line, and following directions above.

Driving Directions

From Baltimore and Points North

• Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
• Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
• Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
• Turn right into Visitor Center parking area.

From Virginia and Points South

• Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
• Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
• Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
• Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
• Turn right into Visitor Center parking area.

From Virginia and Points West

• Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
• Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring.
• Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
• Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
• Turn right into Visitor Center parking area.

From Annapolis and Point East

• Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
• Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
• Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
• Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
• Turn right into Visitor Center parking area.

From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest)

• Take 16th St. North which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
• Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore.
• Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
• Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
• Turn right into Visitor Center parking area.

From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast)

• Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
• Proceed through the city of College Park.
• Turn left at Rossborough Lane into Visitor Center parking area.

Parking Information

Click here to get detailed parking information on campus.

Campus Weather

Where to Stay

The following hotels are located relatively close to the University of Maryland campus, with those closest listed first. Please contact the hotel directly for information, rates, availability, and reservations.

UMUC Inn and Conference Center by Marriott
University Blvd. & Adelphi Rd., College Park
(301) 985-7300

Quality Inn
7200 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 276-1000

Clarion Inn
8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 474-2800

Comfort Inn
9020 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 441-8110

Howard Johnson Express Inn
9113 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 513-0002

Ramada Limited
9113 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 345-4900

Days Inn
9137 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 345-5000

Super 8 Motel
9150 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 474-0894

Econo Lodge
9624 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 474-0003

Holiday Inn - College Park
10000 Baltimore Ave., College Park
(301) 345-6700

Fairfield Inn
13700 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel
(301) 498-8900

Comfort Inn
4050 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville
(301) 572-7100

Sheraton Washington North
4095 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville
(301) 937-4422

Courtyard by Marriott
6301 Golden Triangle Dr., Greenbelt
(301) 441-3311

Holiday Inn Greenbelt
7200 Hanover Dr., Greenbelt
(301) 982-7000

Marriott Hotel
6400 Ivy Ln., Greenbelt
(301) 441-3700

Annapolis Bed & Breakfasts