University of Miami

Venue

MIA - Conference 2026

In-Person Event

in Miami, Florida

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

University of Miami

Merrick Building, Suite 212

5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33146

Contact:

MIA.Conference2026@gmail.com

Map of University of Miami

Shuttle and Parking Map of University of Miami

Hotel/ Lodging Options

Below are various hotel/ lodging options during your stay in Miami. The hotel options are listed from closest to farthest away by car from the conference location, the Miller Auditorium at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. Please note that there are public transportation routes from each of these hotels to the conference site.

Thesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables, Curio Collection by Hilton at 1350 Harriet Tubman Highway, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Aloft Coral Gables at 2524 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden at 3000 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Courtyard Miami Dadeland at 9075 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156
Courtyard by Marriott Coconut Grove at 2649 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Hampton Inn Miami Dadeland at 8200 SW 70th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33143
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South at 2500 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL, 33129
Staybridge Suites Miami International Airport at 3651 NW 25th Street Miami, Florida, 33142
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center at 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126:

Local Airports

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the closest airport to campus, which serves all major airlines.

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located 45 miles north of the campus. Please contact us if you need assistance in coordinating transportation to and from the airport for large groups

Public Transportation

Miami-Dade’s public transportation system connects the University to both MIA and FLL airports. The Miami-Dade MetroRail system provides a direct route from MIA to a station located at the University of Miami’s campus. Additionally, riders can connect to the city’s TriRail system to travel via rail from campus to FLL. The MetroRail and Metrobus services also provide local routes throughout Miami-Dade County, including many stops near the University campus.

The MetroRail has a stop, University Station, which connects you to the main campus. Just outside of the station, there is a bus stop where a “HurryCanes Shuttle” comes every 5-8 minutes. This route, Stanford Express, will take you just next to Merrick Building,where the conference will be held. For live tracking of the bus, consult the following site: https://www.umshuttles.com/map. Make sure to click the Stanford Express box on the “Routes” tab in order to see the shuttle’s location. There are typically two buses that run the route, but sometimes only one is represented in the map. So if the bus seems like it is far away, chances are the second bus is close, although this is not always the case. You may also walk if you prefer. The walk is roughly 10-15 minutes maximum. Below is a screenshot of the Stanford Express route and a photo of the shuttle stop. There is a yellow star to represent the approximate location of Merrick Hall.

As you see above, the bus will drop you off at the circle on Stanford Drive. The yellow circles on the map represent two possible entrances to Merrick Building.

Directions to the Auditorium

Miller Center Auditorium, where the conference will take place, is on the ground floor of Merrick Building. There is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium. Breakfast, coffee, and snacks will be available on the second floor of Merrick in the conference room, Merrick 210.01.

Driving Directions and Parking

All routes below lead to the Pavia Parking Garage on the Coral Gables Campus. If you park in Pavia, it’s an easy walk to the Office of Admissions Building. More information on parking can be found on our Parking and Transportation website.

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 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

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 the Florida Turnpike

Take the turnpike to Bird Road (SW 40th Street). Head east on Bird Road to Red Road (SW 57th Street). Turn right onto Red Road and continue onto Miller Road (SW 56 Street).Make left turn and continue until you reach San-Amaro Drive. Make right turn continue until you reach Ponce-De Leon. Make left turn on to Ponce continue until you reach Stanford Drive (Main Entrance). You will be making a left turn onto campus.
Google Satellite Map/Directions

From I-75

Take I-75 to the 826 West exit. 826 West turns into 826 South; continue on 826 South until the Miller Drive exit (SW 56 Street). Head east on Miller to Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). Turn right onto Red Road and continue to Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Turn left on Ponce and go to Stanford Drive, UM’s main entrance. Stop at the entrance gate for directions to the Pavia Parking Garage orcontinue on, turning left from Stanford onto Levante Avenue, then right on Pavia. The garage is on your left.
Google Satellite Map/Directions

Parking

Visitors may park at designated metered spaces using PayByPhone or a Pay Station. Using these options automatically registers the vehicle's license plate with the university's parking system.

Metered spaces are located at the Pavia and Levante Garage "visitors" section only, Memorial Drive (by Richter Library), and the Yellow, Gray, and Burgundy color zones. See our map

If the vehicle is moved between color zones, a new parking session must be initiated. See page 4 for all parking options.

Food Options

The University of Miami offers numerous dining options while you are visiting campus. You may choose to eat here during lunch Friday. Additionally, there are several coffee shops across campus. The Hurricane Food Court offers dining options including, but not limited to, the following restaurants: Pollo Tropical, Subway, Panda Express, Tossed, Café Vicky and Sushi Sake. Feel free to ask organizers what their personal recommendations are! Refer to the map for all campus dining locations: