Directions to parking at the Festival Conference and Student Center.

From the North:

Drive Interstate 81 South. Take the 245 exit, Port Republic Road off I-81. At the light, turn right onto Port Republic Road. At the next light, make a right turn into the main entrance of campus, on Bluestone Drive. At the next light, turn right onto Carrier Drive and cross the interstate bridge that connects the 2 sides of the campus. After crossing the bridge, go through two stop signs. Begin looking for parking lots D-1 on your right (before Alumni Drive) or continue to D-3 on your left, across from the Festival Conference and Student Center. A parking permit is not required. From D-1, walk between the Bioscience Building and the Leolou Alumni Center to the Festival Conference and Student Center. See the map below.

From the South:

Drive I-81 North. Take the 245 exit, Port Republic Road off I-81. Turn left off the exit ramp onto Port Republic Road. Cross over I-81 and at the second light, turn right into the main entrance of campus, on Bluestone Drive. At the next light, turn right onto Carrier Drive and cross the interstate bridge that connects the 2 sides of the campus. After crossing the bridge, go through two stop signs. Begin looking for parking lots D-1 on your right (before Alumni Drive) or continue to D-3 on your left, across from the Festival Conference and Student Center. A parking permit is not required. From D-1, walk between the Bioscience Building and the Leolou Alumni Center to the Festival Conference and Student Center. See the map below.

From the East or West:

Take Route 33 to Interstate 81 South. Follow "From the North" directions (listed above).

Parking lots D-1 and D-3 are highlighted in the map below.

Campus Gates:

Traffic flow through the Bluestone section of campus is restricted by gates for service vehicles access only. Please follow the specified directions above to access your designated parking in a safe and timely manner. Shuttle bus services will be provided throughout the entire campus to accommodate your movement during your visit to JMU.

JMU is unable to offer transportation/hotel accommodations for this event.  
Please see the hotel accommodations webpage for more information.