TRAVEL to and around COLUMBUS

The John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is only 6 miles from the Hotel and 8 miles to the OSU campus. You will have to arrange rideshare or taxi service from the airport to your lodging as neither option provides a shuttle. Taxis and pick-up locations for ridesharing services are available on the ground transportation level of the terminal 24 hours a day.

MEALS

This year, all breakfasts and lunches are included and on-site at the conference. Your registration fee also includes the final awards banquet dinner. If you have any food allergies or special dietary concerns, please feel free to reach out to the business office. For your other dinners, we hope you take the opportunity to explore Columbus' offerings. Options abound in the district surrounding campus and the hotel. 

HOTEL

We have arranged for a block of rooms at the Graduate Hotel. Their inspired digs are conveniently located in the heart of the Short North District with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance and a short ride to campus on one of the complimentary bike rentals offered at the hotel. We will also be offering a complimentary shuttle bus service between the hotel and campus. Graduate Columbus offers a variety of amenities to enjoy during your stay including on-site dining, a 24-hour gym and a pet friendly policy. The hotel is a 15-minute ride to the John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (~$15 via rideshare).

Please use the reservation link below to access our group rate pricing:

Graduate Columbus – Society of Nematologists / Annual Meeting

CAMPUS HOUSING

We are excited to be able to offer a more affordable housing option for our conference attendees. You can either choose to walk through the beautiful OSU campus to the conference at the Union Hall or take the complimentary shuttle bus that we will have circulating between the Union Hall, the Campus Housing and the Hotel. Single dorm rooms on the OSU campus equipped with a private bath, XL twin bed and linens will be available for approximately $70/night. There is also a double room option available with two twin XL beds, linens and semi private bathrooms at $35/night per person. The double room is only available when reserved for two people.

Make your reservation by carefully following these instructions:  

Step 1: Go to housingportal.osu.edu/myconference

Step 2: Click on "Individual Housing" at the top of the page. 

 

Step 3: Fill Out the requested information, including creation of an account with email and password.  The Group or Individual Arrival Date for SON 2023 is July 9th. The Group or Individual Departure Date is July 14th. Once all the information is filled out hit save and continue at the bottom of the page. 

 

 

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to book a new reservation. It will ask for a group or reservation code. For the society of Nematologists, the Codes are as follows: 

nematode1 (if you want to book a single room by yourself)

nematode2 (if you want to book a double room with someone else, each booking must be entered individually)

Step 5: On the next page, select the dates for your booking (only July 9^th through July 14^th are available). 

Step 6: Select the building. Add room to cart. Hit save and continue. 

Step 7: Follow the instructions for online payment. 

Step 8: You will get a confirmation once payment is complete that the booking is completed. 

 

If anyone has problems, contact Elijah Balogh with OSU Conference Services via email at balogh.60@osu.edu or call 614-247-1522 for assistance. 

 

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