2009 Conference Events Practitioners/Trainees
Important Information
In this section you’ll find answers to common questions.
FAQ
Questions
Campus Information
- How do I get from the airport to campus?
- Where can I find directions to the campus?
- I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
- Where can I find a campus map?
- How much walking will I do on campus?
Housing On-Campus
- How do I register for on-campus housing?
- How much does on-campus housing cost?
- What amenities are provided with on-campus housing?
- Can you give me more information about the dormitory and apartment bathrooms?
- I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have Internet access?
- How much walking will I do on campus?
Housing Off-Campus
- What are my options for housing off-campus?
- I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
Meals On-Campus
Transportation
- What is the closest airport to the conference?
- How do I get from the airport to campus?
- Where can I find directions to the campus?
- I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
- Where can I find a campus map?
Answers
Campus Information
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How do I get from the airport to campus?
Forest Grove is about an one hour drive from the Portland International Airport.
Shuttles are available for about $70 one way for the first person, and $5-$10 per additional person. We will inform participants if we are able to negotiate a group rate.
Car rentals are currently price between $200-$300 per week.
If you are interested in sharing a shuttle or car rental, you will be able to indicate this when you register. We will provide means for you to connect with others.
Public transportation is available by the Trimet Max light rail and bus for $2.50 and takes about two hours.
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Where can I find directions to the campus?
Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, 22 miles west of downtown Portland, Oregon. Directions to the campus are available here:
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Directions and Map to Pacific University Forest Grove Campus -
I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
Parking is available on campus and requires a permit, which is free, and will be available at onsite registration. See the campus map for the location of parking lots.
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Where can I find a campus map?
Campus maps are available here:
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How much walking will I do on campus?
Not much! Pacific University is four (short) city blocks long, three blocks wide, and quite flat. The dorm and apartment building are located in the middle of campus, less than a block’s distance from the University Center, where meals are served.
Housing On-Campus
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How do I register for on-campus housing?
Registration information is available here:
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How much does on-campus housing cost?
Campus housing information is available here:
Link
Housing and Meals -
What amenities are provided with on-campus housing?
Amenities information is available here:
Link
Amenities -
Can you give me more information about the dormitory and apartment bathrooms?
Dormitory and apartment bathroom information is available here:
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I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have Internet access?
Wireless access is available (username & password provided by FGNA). Rooms also have ethernet jacks for wired access to the internet.
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How much walking will I do on campus?
Not much! Pacific University is four (short) city blocks long, three blocks wide, and quite flat. The dorm and apartment building are located in the middle of campus, less than a block’s distance from the University Center, where meals are served.
Housing Off-Campus
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What are my options for housing off-campus?
There are several hotels within 3 to 10 blocks of campus, and more within city limits. Read more about hotels here:
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Forest Grove Hotels -
I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
Parking is available on campus and requires a permit, which is free, and will be available at onsite registration. See the campus map for the location of parking lots.
Meals On-Campus
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How do I purchase an on-campus meal plan?
To purchase meal plans, go to the Conference Registration page:
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What are my other options for meals on campus?
Read about other opton for meals on campus here:
Transportation
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What is the closest airport to the conference?
Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon is the closest.
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How do I get from the airport to campus?
Forest Grove is about an one hour drive from the Portland International Airport.
Shuttles are available for about $70 one way for the first person, and $5-$10 per additional person. We will inform participants if we are able to negotiate a group rate.
Car rentals are currently price between $200-$300 per week.
If you are interested in sharing a shuttle or car rental, you will be able to indicate this when you register. We will provide means for you to connect with others.
Public transportation is available by the Trimet Max light rail and bus for $2.50 and takes about two hours.
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Where can I find directions to the campus?
Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, 22 miles west of downtown Portland, Oregon. Directions to the campus are available here:
Link
Directions and Map to Pacific University Forest Grove Campus -
I'm driving. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
Parking is available on campus and requires a permit, which is free, and will be available at onsite registration. See the campus map for the location of parking lots.
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Where can I find a campus map?
Campus maps are available here: