Travel and Accommodations

Lodging

Housing has been reserved at South Campus Plaza - South Tower: 5120 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115. South Campus Plaza is one of the newest residences halls on campus, conveniently located next to several restaurants, the Trolly Stop, and Trader Joe's. The closest parking structures are garages #3 and #4. Check-in time is 12:00pm on Sunday, July 7. Check-out time is 12pm on Friday, July 12.

What is provided? What to bring?

The following will be provided:

• pillow
• sheets
• blanket
• towel

However, it's recommended that you bring your own blanket, as the rooms can be cold. Participants may also want to bring additional towel(s).

Beds are XL-Twin beds raised 27-inches. If you require a lower bed, please email Pam Lach (plach AT sdsu DOT edu) by Monday, June 3.

Additional lodging details, instructions, and emergency preparedness info are available here.

Meals

Breakfast will be available in The Garden Dining Hall in Cuicacalli Suites (5150 East Campus Dr, San Diego, CA 92115). Lunches will typically be served in the DH Center. Dinners will be held at restaurants around San Diego.

Travel

By Plane

San Diego State University (SDSU) is about 11 miles from San Diego International Airport. Lyft and Uber service is available. Alternatively, you can take public transportation from the airport to SDSU. While there is no direct route, you can take the 992 bus (heading downtown) to the trolly line, then hop the Green line (heading East toward Santee) directly to SDSU. One-way cost is $5.00.

By Train/Public Transit

SDSU is located on several city bus lines and a trolly stop. Buses and the trolly can take you to downtown San Diego and Old Town. For those taking the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to San Diego, get off at the Old Town Transit Center and hop the Green trolly to SDSU, or go all the way to the downtown Santa Fe station and hop the 215 express bus to SDSU.

By Car

For those driving, SDSU maps and directions are available here and parking information can be found here. Contact Pam Lach (plach AT sdsu DOT edu) with any questions. To request a parking pass, please email Pam no later than June 20, 2019.