Limited campus parking will be available for guests attending the Inauguration events on Friday, October 4. General parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Directional signage will guide guests to designated parking areas on campus on Inauguration day. General parking can be found along Broadway Street, and in campus lots located on 11th Street as well as Euclid Avenue.
To familiarize yourself with our campus, please refer to our campus map.
ADA Parking
There are a number of spots on campus reserved specifically for guests with ADA parking permits. Please email our Director of Campus Safety if you need parking accommodations.
Installation Ceremony Seating
While we aim to provide enough seating for our guests, our Installation Ceremony is a limited-seating, general admission event. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis only. Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chair.
Accessible Seating
For the Installation Ceremony, wheelchair seating is available with one companion seat. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding accessible seating for the Installation Ceremony, please contact the Student Affairs office at (309) 457-2114 or stuaff@monmouthcollege.edu..
Accommodations
Monmouth College has reserved a limited number of rooms at the following hotels for guests attending Inauguration and Homecoming weekend activities.
AmericInn by Wyndham - Galesburg 2284 Promenade Court Galesburg, IL 61401 Room Rates: Thursday, October 3: $129 +tax Friday, October 4: $189 +tax
Guests must contact the Alumni Office and a representative will reserve the room for them. Reservations must be made before the cutoff date 9/1/24
Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center – Galesburg 300 S Soangetaha Road Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 334-481-5000 Room Rates: Thursday, October 3: $119 +tax Friday, October 4: $179 +tax
Guests must contact the Alumni Office and a representative will reserve the room for them. Reservations must be made before the cutoff date 9/3/24
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Galesburg 901 W Carl Sandburg Drive Galesburg, IL 61401 Room Rates: $149.99 +tax Guests must contact the Alumni Office and a representative will reserve the room for them. Reservations must be made before the cutoff date 9/4/24.
Food and Drink
Looking for coffee and food options on campus? In addition to the main dining room in the newly remodeled Stockdale Student Center, we serve food at Scotland Yard, a food court setup with burgers, chicken, and a rotating cuisine station.
We also offer grab-and-go options at Scots Market in Stockdale and the POD (Provisions on Demand) in the lower level of the Center for Science and Business. And don’t forget everyone’s favorite — Einstein’s Bros. Bagels in Hewes Library. Check out what’s on the menu and location hours here.
Internet Access
From your device, select the WiFi network called “ScotsGuest” to be connected.
Lost and Found
Items left behind at inaugural events will be turned in to the Office of Campus Safety office located in the lower level of Poling Hall.
Campus Safety Information
The Monmouth College Office of Campus Safety can be reached anytime during the weekend at 309-457-3456 for assistance.
