Bryant University

GRC's Commitment to Your Safety

As we prepare for the 2021 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 2021. For more information on the latest COVID-19 updates at this venue, please visit the Bryant University & COVID-19 information page. 

Getting There

Bryant University | 1150 Douglas Pike | Smithfield, RI 02917 | United States

Transportation

GRC Chartered Bus Service
GRC offers a chartered bus service from the Boston Logan Airport and T. F. Green Airport.  Reservations are required and tickets are $48 each way.

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) - 55 miles from Bryant University.

T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 20 miles from Bryant University.

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

Parking at Bryant University 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.   

Arrival & Conference Essentials

Please download the Bryant University information sheet for details about the venue and your stay.

• GRS check-in is on Saturday between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm in Residence Hall 17.
• GRC check-in is on Sunday between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm in Residence Hall 17.
• Check-out on Friday is at 10:00 am.  Early check-in and late check-out are not available.  
• All conference meals are served buffet style in the Salmanson Dining Room.  Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free 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.
• Casual attire is appropriate at GRCs.
• This site is handicap accessible.
• Conferees can use the campus gym, indoor pool, fitness center, sand volleyball, basketball, squash and racquetball courts, a golf putting green, and a cross country course.
• 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.