Travel Information

Program Venue

The Emory Rollins School of Public Health

1516 Clifton Road, Randall Rollins Bldg. Atlanta GA 30322

SISMID will be held on the second floor of the R. Randall Rollins Building, one of three connected buildings that comprise the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. Opened in 2022, the R. Randall Rollins Building is a state-of-the-art facility designed for collaborative learning and research. It features flexible classroom spaces, advanced audiovisual capabilities, and convenient on-site amenities, including a Dancing Goats Coffee Bar. The building is located at 1516 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, on Emory University’s main campus, directly across the street from the Emory Clinic.

R. Randall Rollins Building

Travel

Air Travel
  • Hartsfield Jackson Airport
    6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320
    Airport Code: ATL
Ground Transportation
  • Rideshare: Uber and Lyft
    Private Car: Global Express (404) 580-4190
    Rail: MARTA

Parking

The closest parking deck is the Michael Street Parking Deck, across the Claudia Nance Rollins Building, at 550 Houston Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30322. The visitor parking deck is the second parking entrance on Rollins Way. The cost for the visitor parking deck is $14 per day. Visitor parking vouchers are available for scholarship recipients.

Rollins map

Lodging

In-person participants who prefer to stay at a hotel may choose the nearby Emory Conference Center Hotel, which is within walking distance of the venue, or other nearby hotels. Several options are suggested in Downtown Decatur. Downtown Decatur is conveniently connected to Emory’s main campus by the free Clifton Corridor shuttle (CCTMA), which provides regular service between campus and downtown Decatur.

Emory Conference Center Hotel
1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

Hampton Inn Downtown Decatur
116 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Marriot Downtown Decatur
130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Emory Dorm Rooms

Emory offers on-campus dormitory housing as a lower-cost alternative to hotels for in-person participants. If you plan to stay in campus housing, please reserve your room when registering for SISMID.

  • Single Occupancy Rate: $65/night
  • Linen packages are included with a pillow, pillowcase, fitted sheet, blanket, and a towel. *Please note that it is not necessary to remove linens from your bed upon checking out of the dorms.
  • Clifton Towers is located between the Student Health Center and Woodruff Residential Center on Clifton Road. Clifton Tower has in suite-style rooms. The suites have two bedrooms and one bathroom, or three bedrooms and two bathrooms and also a kitchenette.
  • Address: 1501 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Dorm Contact Details:
    Emory Housing Office: 404-727-7631
  • Emory Check In/Check Out Location: Emory Housing Office (2 Eagle Row)
  • Check In/Check Out Times:
    • Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM – 11 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday : 10:00 AM – 11 PM

    Check In/Check out: You can check in/out at any time during office hours. If anyone will be checking in in anytime outside of the office hours, please notify sismid@emory.edu so we can make sure someone will be there to assist.

    Express Check Out: There is an express check out box located on the first floor of Clifton Towers next to the back door for those who want a more convenient check out.
  • Emergency Contact Numbers:
    • CA On-Call Number: 470-487-5133 (For any dorm-related issues, including room lockouts, please call this number.)
    • Emergency Maintenance Number : 404-727-7463
  • Emory Dorm Parking: Individuals staying at Clifton Towers will be provided a parking pass for the dormitory. Individuals will need to complete a Parking Permit Form to obtain permission to park on Emory campus.
  • Meal Plans - Individuals who paid for a meal plan will receive a coded wristband which grants access to their meals (breakfast and dinner) at the Dobbs Common Table located in the Emory student center.
  • Summer Dining Hall Hours:
    • Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    • Dinner: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    About Wristbands:
    All guests dining at Dobbs Common Table (DCT) will need a coded wristband, which grants access only to the meals they’re eligible for (breakfast and dinner).

Getting Around Emory Campus

Nearby restaurants

Emory Point Dining - Join in energetic lifestyle experiences among the array of environmentally conscious and artistic restaurants and specialty shops situated on the Clifton Corridor, home to preeminent local institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Emory University.

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