Bryant University

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 $45 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, ages 4-12, receive a 50% discount off the adult guest package and children under 4 are free of charge.  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.  Local babysitting and childcare services are available; we recommend visiting Care.com to find local caregivers. 

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 the GRC Office.
• GRC check-in is on Sunday between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the GRC Office.
• 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.