Travel & Lodging
Stipends and Funding
All accepted institute participants will receive stipends of $2,200 to compensate them for their time commitment and to help defray the costs of participation. Stipend amounts are determined by the NEH and are considered taxable income.
Use of Stipend Funds
If accepted to the institute, you will be asked to complete an acceptance form where you will choose your preferred lodging, dining, and parking options. Costs associated with your choices will be deducted from your overall stipend of $2,200. Any remaining funds in your stipend will be paid out to you and are taxable.
If your elections exceed the value of the overall stipend, the AMS will invoice you for the remainder. For instance, if the total cost of your chosen lodging/parking/meal plan options is $2,400, the AMS will invoice you for $200.
During this module, all institute participants meet-together for a series of lectures, seminars, workshops, and field trips. Participants are recommended to arrive on Sunday 27 July. Each day will include ample time for meal breaks, self-study, and group conversation.
Travel and Lodging
Participants are responsible for travel, lodging, meals, and parking during the AMS institute. However, the AMS has secured affordable options in partnership with the University of Maryland and an on-campus hotel. Once accepted to the institute, participants will be asked to indicate which lodging, meal plan, and parking options they prefer. Funds will then be deducted from the $2,200 stipend according to their elections.
University of Maryland Dormitories
Participants may elect to stay in dormitories at the University of Maryland for the duration of the institute. There are options for single-occupancy rooms and double-occupancy rooms. All rooms (including single-occupancy rooms) are in shared dormitory suites with an ensuite bathroom. All dormitory reservations include meals for the duration of the institute.
The pricing for dormitory accommodation is as follows:
Single-Occupancy Room: $2,100
Double-Occupancy Room: $1,477
While exact dormitories will be assigned closer to check-in, the floor plan below indicates a typical dormitory layout at the University of Maryland.
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
The Hotel at the University of Maryland is a four-star hotel located on campus. It is an approximately 20-minute walk from the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, where the majority of institute activities will take place. AMS Institute participants are eligible for a special room rate of $169 per night (exclusive of taxes and fees). If you are selected for the institute and wish to stay at the hotel, please indicate your preference on your acceptance form. The AMS staff will be in touch to assist you with your hotel booking.
Parking Passes
The University of Maryland charges for guest parking with most lots charging a maximum of $20 per day. Participants may opt to purchase a parking pass for the duration of the institute for $210. If you wish to purchase a parking pass, please indicate your preference on your acceptance form.
Meal Plan
The University of Maryland is offering a special commuter meal plan for hotel guests and participants staying off campus. This meal plan costs $550 including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the duration of the institute (excluding days that are spent off-campus).
Dining hall meals can be purchased individually but require reservations. Should you not wish to purchase a meal plan, the AMS staff will provide details about individual meal reservations.
Getting Here
The institute will take place at the University of Maryland School of Music:
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD, 20742
Traveling by Air
The University of Maryland School of Music is located within a short drive from three major international airports:
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Approximately 45 minute drive
Public Transportation: Take the Metro Yellow Line to Mt. Vernon Square. Transfer to the Greenline (towards Greenbelt) and exit at College Park-U of Md station.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Approximately 45 minute drive
Public Transportation: Take the free shuttle to the MARC/Amtrak station. Take the Penn Line train towards Washington DC Union Station. Depart at Union station and take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont). Transfer at the Fort Totten Station to the Green Line (towards Greenbelt). Exit at the College Park-U of MD station.
Traveling by Public Transportation
The College Park/University of Maryland Train Station is approximately a 35-minute walk from the School of Music and provides train access to downtown Washington D.C., Baltimore, and BWI airport. Public bus service connects the train station to the main campus. The train station is served by both the D.C. Metro Rail system and the Maryland MARC system
Participants arriving to the area via Amtrak may transfer to the MARC Camden Line at either Baltimore Penn Station or D.C. Union Station. Participants arriving from the D.C. area also have the option to take the Green Line towards Greenbelt.