Bates College

GRC's Commitment to Your Safety

As we prepare for the 2022 conference season, GRC is actively monitoring institutional and state-wide policies, making adjustments to our operations at venues on a location by location basis to ensure compliance and best practices are followed. As always, the health and safety  of our communities are GRC’s highest priority, and we are working to ensure you’ll be able to join us safely and comfortably in 2022. For more information on the latest COVID-19 updates at this venue, please visit the Bates College & COVID-19 information page. 

Getting There

Bates College | 2 Andrews Road | Lewiston, ME 04240 | United States

Transportation

GRC Chartered Bus Service
GRC offers a chartered bus service from the Portland International Jetport and the Boston Logan Airport.  Reservations are required and tickets are $50 each way.  

Portland International Jetport (PWM) - 35 miles from Bates College.

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) - 140 miles from Bates College.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental offer discounted rates on auto rentals for GRC attendees.

Parking at Bates College is free.

Childcare & Guest Services

GRC offers guest and child registration packages that allow guests to share your accommodations and join you at meals. Children under 4-years-old are free of charge and children ages 4-12 receive a 50% discount.  Additional information is available in the childcare and guest guide for this GRC venue.   You may register guests when you complete your conference registration by indicating who will be joining you (all registered guests receive badges for access to meals).  Please note that guests of any age are not able to attend science or poster sessions.  Unfortunately, childcare recommendations are not available for this venue. We suggest you conduct online searches or speak with other people attending the conference to identify services that might be available during your conference.

Arrival & Conference Essentials 

Please download the Bates College information sheet for details about the venue and your stay.

• GRS check-in is on Saturday between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm at 55 Campus Avenue in Lewiston, ME.  
• GRC check-in is on Sunday between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm in Chu Hall located at 55 Campus Avenue in Lewiston, ME.    
• After 9:00 pm conferees should check in at Campus Security Office at 245 College Street to pick up their conference badge and room key. The phone number is 207-786-6254. 
• Check-out on Friday is at 10:00 am.  Early check-in and late check-out are not available.     
• Casual attire is appropriate at GRCs. 
• Poster printing is available at Bates.
• This site is handicap accessible.
• All conference meals are served buffet style in the dining hall. Vegetarian and vegan entrees are available at all meals and other dietary restrictions or concerns can be accommodated with advance notice.  If you have food allergies, dietary requirements, or require kosher meals, please let us know when you register for the conference.
• Conferees can use the campus recreation center which includes a pool, tracks, tennis and racquetball courts, and full service weight and equipment room.
• Advance travel planning and early visa application are strongly encouraged for non-US citizens traveling to the United States. Visit the US Department of State: Bureau of Consular Affairs web site for more information.  After you have been accepted to a GRC conference, you may request a letter of support from the conference chair to assist in your visa application if required.
• In preparation for your meeting, you may want to download a first-time attendee or international visitor guide.