Colby-Sawyer College

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 Colby-Sawyer College & COVID-19 information page. 

Getting There

Colby-Sawyer College| 541 Main Street | New London, NH 03257 | United States

Transportation

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

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) - 100 miles from Colby-Sawyer College.

Manchester Regional Airport (MHT) - 55 miles from Colby-Sawyer College.

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

Parking at Colby-Sawyer 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.  Local babysitting and childcare services are available; Colby-Sawyer also offers a Summer Youth Recreation Day Camp.

Arrival & Conference Essentials

Please download the Colby-Sawyer 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 in Danforth Hall.
• GRC check-in is on Sunday between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm in Danforth Hall.
• If you arrive after 9:00 pm, please use the call box located outside of Best Hall to call Campus Safety (dial 3300), or call using a cell phone at 603-526-3300.  Security will then meet you at the GRC office and give you your check-in packet.
• Check-out on Friday is at 10:00 am.  Early check-in and late check-out are not available.  
• All conference meals will be served buffet style in the Ware Campus Center.
  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.
• Casual attire is appropriate at GRCs.
• This site is handicap accessible.
• Conferees can use the Hogan Sports Center which includes an indoor pool, indoor track, fitness center, and racquet courts.
• 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.