Hands-on Course in Tablet Technology

The University of Mississippi

Travel and Lodging

Tablet Course at University of Mississippi

Travel

The cost of one round-trip shuttle is $145 per person. The cost of a one-way shuttle is $95 per person. To book a round-trip shuttle, flight information for both travel dates are required at the time of booking. Payment is required prior to your first shuttle with either a VISA or MasterCard.

Shuttle requests should be made at least (6) business days prior to the date of travel in order to ensure a shuttle is available. Use the Memphis Airport Shuttle Request Form to make your transportation request. Further information can be found at the Ole Miss Outreach web site. For questions, please email shuttle@olemiss.edu or call the office at 662-915-5132. 

Shuttles will be confirmed via e-mail. Please meet your shuttle driver inside the airport and nearby Baggage Claim, Area B escalator.

Lodging

*For discounted room rates please click the links below.*

The Inn at Ole Miss
Courtyard Marriott Oxford

 

Participants are responsible for making their own room reservations. The Inn at Ole Miss and Courtyard Marriott in Oxford have reserved block rooms for Tablet Course participants. The Inn at Ole Miss is on campus close to on-campus lecture and laboratory facilities. The Marriott is located adjacent to the University of Mississippi campus at 305 Jackson Avenue East close to campus facilities also.

Reservations at either of the referenced hotels should be confirmed 2-3 weeks prior to the course to receive the reduced rates.

Outside picture of Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Oxford, Mississippi

Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Oxford, Mississippi

Courtyard Marriott in Oxford: 

Guests will find the information for online reservations at the link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask.

Reservation Link: Reservations for the Courtyard Marriott in Oxford can be made here (Information will be made available soon!).

 

The Inn at Ole Miss:

Outside shot of Inn at Ole Miss

The Inn at Ole Miss

Guests will find the information for online reservations coming soon. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask.

Area

The city of Oxford, Mississippi, offers something for all music, food, literary and art interests. Learn more at the Visit Oxford website.

Special Accommodations

Contact Le’Tosha James for special accommodations at the course
Email: ljjames@olemiss.edu
Phone: (662) 915-7341
Fax: (662) 915-1177

Advanced Course at Wilmington, Delaware

Travel

Participants are responsible for making their own air travel arrangements. All lectures and laboratories will take place at Ashland Specialty Ingredients’ Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware. Travel distance from Philadelphia International Airport to the site is approximately 25 miles.

Lodging

Participants are responsible for making their own room reservations. The Doubletree by Hilton, Wilmington Concord Pike, offers an Ashland-negotiated rate for those attending the course. Please call the hotel (302-478-6000) and mention the Ole Miss Tablet Course at Ashland Specialty Ingredients in order to secure the discounted rate. The hotel is approximately 10 miles from the course facility.

Area

Wilmington, Delaware, is a city rich in history featuring a unique mixture of old and new. Detailed information can be found at the City of Wilmington’s website.

Special Accommodations

Contact Dorothy Tunstall for special accommodations at the course.
Email: drtunstall@ashland.com
Phone: (302) 995-3201