Travel & Hotel Information
To assist you in your planning, here is some information regarding travel and accommodations for this year's graduation. The gradution is being held at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The full address is as follows:
IZOD Center
Meadowlands Sports Complex
50 NJ-120
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Directions & Parking
By Car
Parking will be readily available and free of charge. Traffic and parking personnel on duty will direct guests where to park, likely in lots 27 & 28. Any drop-offs and pick-ups can be made in lots 27 & 28 as well. Please view the map of the parking areas if needed.
1. From the George Washington Bridge
Follow Interstate 95 South signs to the New Jersey Turnpike south western spur (Sports Complex to exit 16W), which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
2. From the Lincoln Tunnel
Take Route 3 West and follow the signs to the Sports Complex and Racetrack.
3. Traveling North on the New JerseyTurnpike
Follow the Western Spur (Sports Complex to Exit 16W), which provides direct access to Sports Complex parking areas. If congested, use eastern spur (Lincoln Tunnel) to exit 15E to Route 3 West, follow directions above.
4. Traveling South on the Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway South to exit 163 (Route 17). Follow Route 17 to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.
5. Traveling North on the Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway North to exit 153A (Route 3). Follow Route 3 East to the Sports Complex.
6. From Holland Tunnel or Brooklyn-Staten Island Bridge Crossings
Take New Jersey Turnpike extension to the Turnpike North. Follow directions above.
By Train
The closest NJ Transit rail station to the IZOD Center is the Secaucus Junction (Frank R. Lautenberg Station). Taxi cabs are available from the station to the IZOD Center and cost approximately $25.
By Bus
The NJ Transit #164 Bus runs to the Meadowlands Sports Complex throughout the day. Please view the full schedule for further details.
Hotel Information
For your convenience, Ross University has arranged for discounted rates at several area hotels. Please keep in mind that the number of rooms at each of these hotels is limited and a large number of guests will be in attendance at graduation. In light of this, we recommend that you book as early as you can, but if rooms remain available, you must book by May 7, 2012 (unless otherwise indicated) at the latest to receive the discounted rates. When booking at these hotels, please be sure to mention group code Ross University to receive the discounted rates. There are also a variety of other hotels in the area in addition to those listed below should rooms be unavailable at these locations.
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center
2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ 07093
201.896.0500
Rates start at $155 + tax
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Secaucus Meadowlands
2 Harmon Plaza
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201.348.6900
Rates start at $124 + tax
Fairfield Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands
850 Paterson Plank Road
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201.507.5222
Rates start at $119 + tax
La Quinta Inn & Suites Secaucus Meadowlands
350 Lighting Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201.863.8700
Rates start at $139 + tax
Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel
801 Rutherford Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
201.231.3100
Rates start at $149 + tax
Courtyard Lyndhurst Meadowlands
1 Polito Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
201.896.6666
Rates start at $109 + tax
Embassy Suites Hotel - Secaucus Meadowlands
455 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201.864.7300
Rates start at $175 + tax
