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Directions

From the North and South
  1. Take US-131 to the I-196* (Gerald R. Ford Expressway) East exit.
  2. Follow I-196 and exit at Fuller Ave.
  3. Turn right (south) on Fuller Ave. and drive to Fulton Street. 
  4. Turn left. Follow Fulton Street to ÂÌñÒùÆÞ Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center.
  5. Turn right into the parking lot off of Fulton Street. 
    *For the Admissions Office, continue past the main entrance and turn right into the Hruby Hall parking lot.
 
From the West
  1. Drive to either US-131 or I-196 and follow the directions found under "From the North and South."  
 
From Chicago
  1. Take I-94 to Michigan and exit onto I-196 in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area. Follow directions found under "From the North and South."  
 
From the East
  1. Take I-96 to the Cascade Road exit (Exit 40).
  2. Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles 
  3. Turn left on Fulton St.
  4. Just after the traffic light at Fulton and Plymouth, turn left into the Hruby Hall parking lot for the Admissions Office. 

*For the main entrance to the College, continue turn left into the ÂÌñÒùÆÞ Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center parking lot off of Fulton Street.

PLEASE NOTE: *I-96 and I-196 are two different expressways in the Grand Rapids Area.  
 

Important Buildings

Admissions Office - Hruby Hall

Hruby Hall

The AQ Admissions office is located just inside the main entrance of Hruby Hall. (East of the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center at 1760 Fulton St. SE. Just look for the green awning!) Hruby Hall has free parking available.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.

Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center 

Sturrus

The Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center is located at the main entrance to campus off of Fulton St.
It's located at 1580 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
 

Wege Student Center 
WegeThe Wege Student Center is located adjacent to the Academic Building. Please enter off of Fulton next to the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center. See the Campus Map for further detail.
It's located at 1580 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
 

Holmdene
HolmdeneHolmdene is located in the center of campus. It is accessible from both Fulton Street and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
 
 

Library - Grace Hauenstein Library
LibraryThe Grace Hauenstein Library is located off of Woodward Ave., which is accessible from both Fulton Street and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
 

 

 

Transportation Alternatives 

Gerald R. Ford International Airport  
As you leave the airport, turn north/right on Patterson Ave. 
At 28th Street, turn east/right to I-96 West. 
Take the Cascade Road West exit (40A). 
Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles until it merges with Fulton Street. 
Veer left. Our Fulton St. entrance is only a few blocks away, on your left.  
 
Airport Limo  
Ground transportation services between the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and ÂÌñÒùÆÞ. Visit or call (877) APT-LIMO (278-5466) for more information.    
 
Amtrak  
Located on the corner of Market Ave. and Wealthy St. 
Go north/right on Market to Fulton St. then turn east/right. 
Our Fulton Street entrance is just over one mile away, on your right.
Amtrak offers buy one ticket get one free for high school juniors and seniors. 
Visit the Amtrak Web site for more details.  
 
Greyhound  
Located at 190 Wealthy St. S.W. 
Go east/right on Wealthy St. to Division Ave. and turn north/left. 
At Fulton St. turn east/right. 
Our Fulton St. entrance is only about one mile away, on your right.  
 

Hotel Information 


Downtown/North:
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel-Downtown*
Pearl at Monroe
(616) 774-2000
(800) 253-3590
 
Holiday Inn Hotel -Downtown* 
310 Pearl St. N.W.
(616) 235-7611
(800) 325-2525

   
Riverfront Hotel
270 Ann St. N.W.
(855) 344-6835  
 
Country Inn and Suites*,**
3251 Deposit Dr. NE (I-96 & East Beltline)
(616) 942-7000
   
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
450 Center Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-1600
 
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids North
500 Center Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 647-1000
   
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North
358 River Ridge Dr NW 
Walker, MI 49544
(616) 647-4100
 
Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North**
US 131 and West River Road
Across from Fifth Third Ball Park
(616) 785-7899
   

Southeast:
Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites**
5500 28th St SE
(616) 949-8400
 
Clarion Inn & Suites - Grand Rapids 
4981 28th St. S.E.
(616) 956-9304
(800) 426-7866

   
Comfort Inn Grand Rapids**
4155 28th Street SE
(616) 957-2080
 
Country Inn & Suites**
5399 28th St Ct
(616) 977-0909
   
Country Inn & Suites South**
2725 Buchanan Ave
(616) 246-6612
 
 
Doubletree by Hilton Grand Rapids
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 957-0100
   
Hilton-Airport**
4747 28th St. S.E.
(616) 957-0100
(877) 944-5866
 
Crowne Plaza
Location: 5700 28th St. S.E.
Phone: (616) 957-1770
   
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport**
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 285-7600
 
Holiday Inn Express Airport**
5401 28th St Ct
(616) 940-8100
   
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South**
2150 Metro Lane
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 724-1234
 
Ramada Inn**
3333 28th Street SE
(616)949-9222

   
Sleep Inn**
4284 29th Street
(616) 975-9000
 
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Grand Rapids Airport**
5250 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 464-1130
   
Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids-Kentwood**
3000 Lake Eastbrook Blvd
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 464-3200
 
*Closest to ÂÌñÒùÆÞ
**Aquinas Discount Available

CONTACT INFO

Registrar's Office
030 Hruby Hall
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(616) 632-2871
registrar@aquinas.edu