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Family Weekend

The dates for Family Weekend 2007 have been set for
Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21, 2007

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If you have any questions please contact us at euparent@emory.edu or call 404.727.6200.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

At-door registration is still available for this event. If you have not registered online, please be prepared to pay at-door for Family Weekend 2007 registration by check or cash. The basic registration fee is $30 per person (Emory students and Children 11 and under do not require registration) and includes admission to the Lullwater Picnic as well as access to most Family Weekend events. Charges will apply for attendees and Emory students at additional specific events for which food and beverages will be served.

We look forward to seeing you on campus for Family Weekend 2007.

Please be aware that no refunds will be offered for this event.


Registration & Fees

Online registration for Family Weekend 2007 will open July 16, 2007. The cost of registration will be $30 per person. Children 11 and under are free. Your registration includes access to all faculty presentations and informational sessions, admittance to most fine arts events, a Lullwater Picnic ticket, and a complimentary Emory tote bag.

Additional Ticketed Events

There are some ticketed events during Family Weekend 2007 which will not be covered in your registration fee. The most popular of these events is the President's Welcome Breakfast on Saturday morning. Tickets are $10 per person (Emory students will also require a ticket). Children 11 and under are free. Pre-registration is required for this event – space is limited, and this popular event sells out quickly! You may pre-register for this event as part of the online registration process, opening on July 16, 2007.

Lullwater Picnic

Lullwater Picnic tickets are included in the cost of each registration fee for our guests. You will need to purchase a Lullwater Picnic ticket for your student as noted on the registration page. Children 11 and under are free. You may pre-register for this event as part of the online registration process, opening July 16, 2007.

Parking & Shuttle Services

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be conducting a summit and conference at Emory University on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21. Traffic is expected to be particularly congested on campus during certain parts of Family Weekend 2007. Details on reserved parking and shuttle routes for Family Weekend guests will be posted as soon as it becomes available.


Suggested Hotel Accommodations for Emory Family Weekend

Please Note:

  • Parents, alumni, or students making reservations must identify themselves as Emory University guests to receive the special rates noted below. Ask for Emory Family Weekend or Emory Parents Weekend.
  • To obtain special rates, reservations must be made by the hotel's "reserve by" date. Please note that any room block may fill up and/or any hotel may completely sell out of rooms before the “reserve by” date.
  • Room rates below are based on availability and are subject to applicable state and local taxes.
  • Please be aware that each hotel may have different policies and procedures for reservations, deposits, check-in/check-out times, as well as varying property services; please inquire about any such policies and/or services before making reservations.

Mileage noted in parentheses is approximate driving distance from hotel property to Emory's Dobbs University Center (DUC)

EMORY CAMPUS (within 1 mile)

Emory Conference Center Hotel (.7 miles) $190/night, Reserve by 9/18/07

Emory Inn (.7 miles) $140/night, Reserve by 9/18/07
1615 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA   30322   

Reservations for both properties: 800.933.6679 or 404.712.6000
www.emoryconferencecenter.com

http://www.emoryconferencecenter.com/emoryinn.html

University Inn (.4 miles) $115-175/night with a 2 night minimum, No Specific Reserve by Date (they will take reservations until all rooms are booked)
1767 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Reservations: 800.654.8591 or 404.634.7327
www.univinn.com

EMORY AREA (within 1.5 - 4 miles)

Marriott Courtyard Executive Park
(3.9 miles) $89/night, Reserve by 10/1/07
1236 Executive Park Drive, Atlanta, GA  30329     
Reservations: 800.228.9290 or 404.728.0708
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/ATLEP

Marriott Atlanta Century Center (4 miles)   $99/night, Reserve by 10/1/07
2000 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA  30345        
Reservations: 800.228.9290 or 404.325.0000
www.atlantamarriottcenturycenter.com                     

Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza
(2.6 miles)  $119/night, Reserve by 9/19/07
130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA  30030        
Reservations: 404.371.0204
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atldc    

BUCKHEAD (within 4.5 - 7 miles)

The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead (6 miles)  $224/night, Reserve by 9/18/07
3434 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Reservations: 800.241.3333 or 404.237.2700
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/atlanta_buckhead/

MIDTOWN (within 4-5.5 miles)

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta (4.5 miles) From $200/night, Reserve by 9/27/07
75 Fourteenth Street, Atlanta, GA  30309             
Reservations: 404.253.3853
www.fourseasons.com

OTHER LOCAL HOTEL LINKS

http://www.atlantacitytourist.com/atlanta-hotel.html

http://www.emory.edu/visitors.cfm