From New York City and Points East:
Take I-80 W in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA-26 S to US-220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University. Stay in the left lane of the exit and follow the sign for Penn State University. This street will become Park Avenue. You'll find the campus on your left.

From Philadelphia:
Take the PA Turnpike/I-76 W to Exit 247 (Harrisburg East), and follow signs for the next 15 miles to Route 322 W. Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (stay on 322 W towards Philipsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park exit. Turn right at the stop light and follow Park Avenue. You'll find the campus on your left.

From Harrisburg:
Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (stay on 322 W towards Philipsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park exit. Turn right at the stop light and follow Park Avenue. You'll find the campus to your left.

From Pittsburgh:
Take Route 22 E to Duncansville. Merge onto Route US-220/I-99 N toward Altoona and go north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US-220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College. Exit onto Business Route 322 (N Atherton St), past a variety of businesses. At the light for Park Avenue, turn left. You'll find the campus on your right.

From Points West:
Take I-80 E in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA-26 S to US-220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University. Stay in the left lane of the exit and follow the sign for Penn State University. This will become Park Avenue. You'll find the campus on your left.

From Washington, DC:
Take Route 270 N toward Frederick and then I-70 W and N to the PA Turnpike/I-76 W. At Bedford, take US-220/I-99 N toward Altoona and proceed north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US-220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College. Exit onto Business Route 322 (N Atherton St), past a variety of businesses. At the light for Park Avenue, turn left. You'll find the campus on your right.

Hourly Parking:
Hourly parking is available at the HUB Deck or East Deck at a rate of $1 per hour with maximum of $16 per day. Both parking garages are conveniently located near conference events. You may wish to use Penn State's Interactive Parking Map to locate these garages.

Longer-Term Parking:
A limited number of parking permits will be available for Lot 83 at a rate of $20 for the entire conference. This parking lot is slightly farther from conference events, but nearer to the on-campus housing. These permits are strongly recommended for those attendees staying with us on-campus.  Please visit the parking website to purchase a pass for the week. You will need your vehicle make, model, and license plate.  The purchase can be made at any time online via the website, even upon arrival.

On-Campus Housing:

Private, single-occupancy rooms will be available for your stay in Eastview Terrace on the University Park campus. These residence halls are within comfortable walking distance of conference events. Rooms are furnished with one twin XL bed, a desk with chair, dresser, wardrobe, and microfridge. Each room has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The cost is $129 per night, which includes linens (sheets and towels) and complementary breakfast at Pollock Commons. Attendees will be able to select this option during registration through May 29. View Campus Housing Map

Downtown State College:

Discounted rates will be available (until 15 May) for MARM attendees at The Graduate Hotel in downtown State College, PA. A variety of floor plans are available, including standard rooms and suites. Parking is available on-location for an additional fee, and these stunning rooms are pet-friendly as well! (Additional pet fee does apply.) Roughly a 15-minute walk from campus, The Graduate is a fantastic choice for this year's MARM!

One of the closest hotels to campus is The Scholar Hotel. This stunning Hilton Hotel is just an 8-minute walk from campus. Standard rooms and suites are available. For an additional fee, parking is available onsite. These rooms are also pet-friendly (additional pet fee does apply). If you want the convenience of staying near campus, The Scholar is an excellent alternative to Eastview Terrace!

Other Locations:

Roughly 2.5 miles (~9 minute drive) from campus is The Ramada Inn. Standard rooms are available in various sizes at rates that are highly competitive with other hotels in the area. Complimentary parking and breakfast are included. This location is a great choice that won't break your budget! Rollaway beds are also available for those traveling with larger parties.

Another terrific choice is The Hampton Inn. Discounted rates are available at the Waddle Road location (~12 minute drive from campus) until May 15. Another option is onEast College Avenue (~5 minute drive from campus).  Both of these Hilton hotels offer standard rooms with queen or king bed(s). Complimentary parking and breakfast are included. For an additional fee, pet-friendly rooms are available.

Those seeking the perfect blend of comfort and convenience should stay at The Penn Stater Hotel. This beautiful location is only 3.5 miles (~10 minute drive) from campus, with complementary shuttle service to conference events. Standard rooms and suites are available, and parking is complementary. For an additional fee, pet-friendly rooms are available.

Discounted rates are available during MARM (until May 15) at The Holiday Inn Express.. Only 5.5 miles (~12 minute drive) from campus, this hotel offers both standard rooms and suites and is conveniently located near many local businesses and restaurants, The Holiday Inn Express is a great choice for those MARM attendees who do not mind driving to and from the conference. Onsite parking is available for a small fee. Complimentary breakfast included.

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