Plan your trip

The 2022 UCGIS Symposium will be held in person June 7-9, with workshops June 6, on the beautiful campus of Syracuse University.

 Interactive Campus map

The Symposium is taking place in the Schine Student Center, in Goldstein Auditorium (not to be confused with the Goldstein Student Center on South Campus).  

COVID-19 Information

Effective Wednesday, June 1, the following guidelines are in place for campus locations and facilities:

  • For Unvaccinated Community Members: Masks are REQUIRED for all unvaccinated students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus indoors at all times, and outdoors when in the presence of others.
  • For Vaccinated Community Members: Masks are RECOMMENDED for vaccinated students, faculty, staff and visitors while indoors in the presence of others, and outdoors in large group settings.
  • For ALL Community Members: Currently, per the New York State Department of Health, all individuals are REQUIRED to wear masks on public transit (including Syracuse University shuttles) and when visiting any health care facility (including Barnes Center Health Care).

For information specific to other locations (restaurants, hotels, etc.), please check with that establishment directly.

Accommodations

To keep costs at a minimum, we have made arrangements to offer housing in a dormitory only a 5 minute walk from the venue.  Dormitory arrangements will be made by UCGIS.  For details, and to register, please visit the Housing page.

You are also welcome to make your own arrangements at one of the hotels in the area.

Travel

Driving Directions

The SU campus is easily accessible from several major interstates.  I-81 runs north-south through Syracuse, and is crossed by I-90 to the north and I-690 in the downtown area.  Google directions to Schine Student Center or 200 Waverly Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 will get you to the venue.

From I-81: Take Exit 17, East Brighton Avenue. Turn right onto South State Street. Turn right onto East Colvin Street heading east, up the hill, toward Manley Field House. Turn left onto Comstock Avenue to the east side of campus.

From I-81, alternate route: Take Exit 18, Adams Street. Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

From New York State Thruway (I-90): Take Exit 36 for I-81 and downtown Syracuse. Head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18). Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

From the west on I-690: take Exit 14, Teall Ave. Bear right off the exit onto Teall Ave. Turn right at the light, onto Erie Blvd. East. Go approximately one-half mile and turn left onto University Ave., which leads to the center of campus. 

From the east on I-690: Take Exit 14, Teall Ave., and turn left onto Teall. Turn right at the light, onto Erie Blvd. East. Go approximately one-half mile and turn left onto University Ave., which leads to the center of campus. 

Air Travel

Those traveling by air will fly into Syracuse Hancock International Airport.  The airport is about a 15 minute drive from campus, but can take longer in rush hour.

From the airport: Proceed to the ramp for I-81 south to Syracuse, head south on I-81 to the Adams Street exit (Exit 18).  Follow Adams Street eastbound up the hill to University Avenue. A right turn onto University Avenue leads to the center of campus.

Bus or Train Travel

Walsh Regional Transportation Center is a terminus for Greyhound and Amtrak, and is approximately 10 minutes from campus by car, or 40 minutes by local bus.  

Parking 

Parking is limited to a few lots on campus.  More information will be available at the registration desk.  If you are arriving for Monday workshops, please park in the University Avenue Garage or Comstock Garage (see map).  Rates are listed here.  Parking is also available at the Sheraton for $16 daily.

Local Transportation 

Campus Shuttle (campus only)

  • 'Cuse Trolley to Warehouse will take you downtown to the Creekwalk

Centro buses

 

Things to do in Syracuse

  • Visit Syracuse - activities organized by type.  Come early, or stay late - there are lots of events happening before and after the Symposium.
  • Connective Corridor - an initiative of the university working with the City and County with bike and walking paths, buses, historical routes

Campus/Close to campus

Downtown

Biking

Restaurants

Some popular dinner spots:

More options - select by cuisine type, region, etc.

Dining for Large Parties

Many local restaurants are able to accommodate larger parties without advance notice, but a quick call ahead or an online reservation will assure that your wait will be minimal and the staff will be prepared for your visit.  Many places use RESY for reservations.