Campus maps, housing, cafeteria food, restaurants, local hotels, we've amassed some practical information over the years. It's all collected here for your convenience.
We are very grateful to Mike Capps, our Housing Wrangler, for taking on the many unseen tasks our housing projects require.
ATTENDEE TIPS
The air conditioning works very well in these buildings. Sometimes a little too well. The temperature contrast between outdoors and indoors can be a little stark.You are encouraged to bring a sweater for use indoors.
You will also be walking outdoors in Texas in July. Check local weather for more packing insights.
Official entrance to the University, for navigational purposes:
1845
East Northgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062
The immediate area near the campus, via Google Maps
Mapsco: 32E. GPS coordinates: 32.84402,-96.92173
From DFW Airport. . . From your terminal, head for the North airport exit. After exiting the airport toll gate, the road you're on is called INTERNATIONAL PKY N. Head for the RIGHT lanes.
Toward the RIGHT, Exit TX-114 EAST toward Downtown Dallas. You'll be spending about 9 miles on Highway 114. This road is also called John Carpenter Freeway.
Exit TX-12-LOOP/TOM BRANIFF DR. Stay on the access road of 114 for a few seconds.
Turn RIGHT on TOM BRANIFF DR. Go about 0.3 mi
Turn RIGHT on E NORTHGATE DR. Go about 0.3 mi
The University of Dallas is on the RIGHT. You'll see a tall bell tower and a stretch of parking lots -- bear RIGHT into the parking lots & avoid the reserved spaces.
From Love Field Airport. . . Start towards the AIRPORT EXIT on CEDAR SPRINGS RD.
At the airport exit, turn LEFT onto CEDAR SPRINGS RD - go about 0.5 mi.
RIGHT onto W MOCKINGBIRD LN - go about 2 miles
RIGHT onto E JOHN W CARPENTER FWY - go about 0.6 mi
Take TX-183 WEST - go 1.7 miles
The highway splits. Bear RIGHT onto TX-114 WEST towards D/FW AIRPORT NORTH ENTRY/GRAPEVINE - to do this, you should be in the center or far Right lane. Go about 0.5 mi
Exit TX-12-LOOP/TOM BRANIFF DR & stay on the access road for about 0.6 mi
At the stoplight, LEFT onto TOM BRANIFF DR - go 0.4 mi
CAMPUS MAPS
Getting around on-campus:
- Parking. Use Parking Lot A on the map, just off of Lynch and Northgate.
- The Haggerty Arts Complex (the conference) is Building 11 on the map.
- Haggar University Center (the cafeteria) is Building 10 on the map
The Conference can provide opportunities for exercise. We suggest that you expect some walking time to and from your car, especially if you are unfamiliar with the campus.
It is easy to get lost on ANY university campus with which one is unfamiliar. Stopping any bystander and asking for directional assistance is encouraged.
Located off the main foyer of the Haggar University Center, the University cafeteria provides all-you-can-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The cafeteria accepts credit cards.
Please note that their hours of operation are limited; sneaking out of a session to grab a snack will likely result in disappointment.
More information at http://www.udallas.edu/dining/
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Unlike most urban campuses, the University of Dallas is surrounded by trees. It is not walking distance from any restaurant, grocery store, or shopping amenities. It is exclusively a driving campus.
If you have a car, the following are within easy driving distance. Follow the links for driving maps, hours of operation, and more.
Le
Peep
4835 N. O'Connor Road
Irving, TX 75062
972-717-0422
Very good, very serviceable breakfast.
Las
Lomas Mexican Restaurant
O'Connor @ 183 in Albertsons pkg lot
2215 N O'Connor Rd
(972) 257-1898
Granada
Market & Deli
387 E. Las Colinas, Suite 106
Irving, TX
(972) 830-8445
Excellent local sandwich shop; next door to a good pizza place
Jinbeh
301 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 869-4011
Excellent Japanese fare, if you have some money and want to take a long
dinnertime
Midori
Sushi
4020 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
972-887-1818
Mayuri
Indian Restaurant
397 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 910-8788
Lover's
Egg Roll
5330 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
972-580-8006
Thai
Chili
397 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 831-0797
Popular, reasonably priced lunch destination.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Keys. Key management is always an important challenge for on-site lodging at the Conference. Unlike most hotels, the University provides traditional keys that fit into traditional locks. Due to the cost of changing the locks, a $75 replacement fee is charged by the University for any key not returned at the end of the Conference.
Things to bring. It is suggested that you bring the following, in addition to your personal accessories:
- a set of standard twin-size bed linen (linen is provided but may not compare to what is experienced in most hotels)
- towels and washcloths
- alarm clock
More details that will make your stay happy are forthcoming.
LOCAL HOTELS
It's been a while since some of us lived in dorms. If the community experience is not for you, the following are within reasonable drive of the University:
StudioPlus
Dallas Las Colinas - about $56/night
605 Meadow Creek Drive
Las Colinas TX 75038
Holiday
Inn Select DFW South - about $60/night
4440 West Airport Freeway
Irving TX 75062
Wellesley
Inn/Suites Las Colinas - about $60/night
5401 Green Park Drive
Irving TX 75038
La
Quinta Inn/Suites DFW Arpt N. - about $64/night
4850 West John Carpenter Frw
Irving TX 75063
Super
8 DFW Airport North - about $50/night
4770 W John Carpenter Frwy
Irving TX 75063
Fairfield
Inn-DFW Airport N. - about $60/night
4800 John W Carpenter Freewa
Irving TX 75063
And
many more near DFW Airport.