Plan Your Trip

Dorms

Accommodations in on-campus housing are available and may be reserved by coaches through the team registration process. Wright State has 1,600 beds available in three communities. All dorm rooms are air-conditioned and feature microwaves, refrigerators, and wireless internet access.

Fun activities will be planned exclusively for teams staying in the dorms.

Teams may check in as early as Wednesday, May 15, and may stay as late as Monday, May 20. At least two adults must stay in the dorms with each team. The cost is $60 per person regardless of how many night they will be staying. A limited number of linen packages are available at an additional cost.

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Hotels

Blocks of rooms for the Science Olympiad National Tournament 2013 on May 17 and 18 (all prices are per room per night/max 4 per room)

All include breakfast except Red Roof

All blocks are listed under Science Olympiad. Please be sure to request room block for Science Olympiad.

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Travel

We hope you are excited about your trip to Wright State University. We are at the center of one of the technological hubs in the state, growing in commerce, research, and artistic endeavors.

Wright State is located 15 minutes east of downtown Dayton, Ohio, approximately 70 miles west of the state capital, Columbus. Cincinnati, Toledo, and Indianapolis are all within an hour or two of driving.

Air transportation is provided by several major airlines to Dayton International Airport, about 25 minutes from campus. Ground transportation to campus from the airport is provided by rental car, taxi, or limousine service.

Directions

• From the North (Toledo area)

  I-75 south to I-70 east
  I-70 east to I-675 south
  I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17)
  Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd.
  Follow the signs to the Visitor Parking Lot

• From the Northeast (Cleveland/Akron area)

  I-71 south to 270 west
  270 west to I-70 west
  I-70 west to I-675 south
  I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17)
  Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd.
  Follow the signs to the Visitor Parking Lot

• From the South

  I-75 north to I-675 north
  I-675 north to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17). Follow sign for North Fairfield Road (not WSU)
  Turn left on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd.
  Follow the signs to the Visitor Parking Lot

• From the East or West

  I-70 to I-675 south
  I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17)
  Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway
  Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd.
  Follow the signs to the Visitor Parking Lot

Charter Services

Teams should make their own transportation arrangements from the airport to their hotels. Below are a few local companies that provide shuttle services.

Wilbur Dahmer and Sons
(937) 372-8596

Buckeye Charters
(937) 879-3000
www.buckeyecharters.com

Charter Vans, Inc.
(937) 898-4043
www.chartervans.com

Croswell VIP Motorcoach Services
(937) 275-2223
www.gocroswell.com

Parking and Transportation

There are plenty of places to park on campus. Students may be dropped of at any building. Cars may be parked in any lot. Buses should avoid gated lots and are asked to park at the perimeter of Lots 4 and 13.

Students should NOT attempt to walk to the Nutter Center from campus. Students may be dropped off at Gate 3 for all Nutter Center events. Wright State will provide a shuttle service from on-campus housing to the Nutter Center for these events as well (more details to come).

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On-Campus Dining

Several dining locations will be open during the weekend.
Their hours of operation are:

Thursday, May 16

Wright Cup: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Union Market: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Friday, May 17

Wright Cup: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Union Market: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Wright Cup: 6 a.m.–1 p.m.
Union Market: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hangar: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Teams may pre-purchase (through the registration portal) boxed lunches and pizzas for Saturday (SOLD OUT). These can be picked up in the lobby of Oelman Hall between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Teams saying in Wright State campus housing may purchase a meal plan. These meals will be served in the Hangar (in Allyn Hall) during the following hours:

Thursday, May 16

Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 17

Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Breakfast: 5:30–8 a.m.

Sunday, May 19

Breakfast: 6:30–9 a.m.