Conference Location

This year’s conference will take place at Ohio University‘s Schoonover Center for Communication.

Schoonover Center can be found at 20 E Union St. in Athens, OH.

We thank the faculty, staff, and administration at Ohio University for their generosity in hosting us!

Parking Information

The best place to park is the Athens City Parking Garage, which is located at 15 E Washington St. in Athens, OH.

The Athens City Parking Garage is about a 2-minute walk from Schoonover Center, where this year’s conference will take place.

The Athens City Parking Garage is open 24/7 and charges $1 per hour or $20 per day (after 10 hours). To pay for your parking, simply take your ticket with you and pay at a pay station before returning to your vehicle (cash and credit card are both accepted; however, there is a small processing fee for credit card transations).

Please note, while there are street parking options surrounding the conference center, we still recommend parking in the garage because you can only park on the street for a maximum of two hours before moving your vehicle to a new spot.

Hotel Information

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Athens will serve as the hotel for this year’s conference.

The OCA has negotiated a special rate for OCA attendees at $169.00 per night, which can be booked here until September 1, 2026.

Hotel Address: 924 E State St., Athens, OH 45701.

Located near the intersection of Route 33 and Route 50, Fairfield Inn and Suites is only a 5-10 minute drive from Schoonover Center, depending on traffic.