DARE Conference Locations

DARE Conference Locations

April 18, 2026

Conference Location

Colvard Student Union Ballroom M 

198 Lee Blvd

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Parking

Timed and metered spaces are under Old Main and on Lee Blvd next to the Union.

Parking map showing spaces under the Old Main building and on Lee Boulevard

Old Main Parking Garage (24/7)

Peak Hours (7 AM–5 PM):
• First hour: $2
• Each additional hour: $3

Non-Peak Hours:
• First hour: $1
• Each additional hour: $2

Daily max: $25
Lost ticket = daily max. Debit/credit only.

Metered Parking (24/7 | 3-Hour Max)

• First hour: $2
• Each additional hour: $3
• +$0.35 fee when paying via ParkMobile

Pay at station or through ParkMobile (license plate required).

Lodging 

The following hotel is holding rooms for participants and there will be a booking code. Make your reservation early to ensure a room!

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Starkville

982 MS-12 East

Starkville, MS 39759