Classroom Location
Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis
2500 SW Western Boulevard
Corvallis, OR, 97333
Tel: (541) 752-5000
Fax: (541) 752-5001

The Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis hotel is located on the campus of Oregon State University, and is centrally located near downtown.

Class Details:
Class will run from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day of class.  Please plan to arrive at the classroom no later than 8:45 on the first day so that the instructors can check you into the class. Lunch will be from approximately 12:00-1:00 pm each day, in addition to a short morning and afternoon break.

The Grid-Tied PV workshop will have four days of classroom lecture (does not include a hands-on component).

Transportation and Travel:

Closest Airports:
Click on the following links for driving directions from each of the airports
Eugene Airport (EUG)—36 miles from the classroom.
Portland International Airport (PDX)—93 miles away.

Rental Cars: For more informaiton on each airport, including a list of rental car agencies, please click on the respective links
Eugene Airport (EUG) Rental Car Agencies
Portland International (PDX) Airport Rental Car Agencies


Bus Stations: There is a Greyhound Station at 153 NW 4th Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330, which is approximately 1.2 miles from the classroom. Call (541)-757-1797 or visit their website for tickets. Use the following link for directions from the Bus Station to the classroom.

Train Stations: There is also an Amtrak Station at 153 NW 4th Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330, which is approximately 1.2 miles from the classroom.

Other: The Portland International Airport also provides a list of private shuttles from the airport. Some companies do travel to Corvallis. Visit the Portland Airport website for more details.

Nearby Lodging
There are rooms available in the Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis, which is where the classroom is located. For the cheapest rates, book on Expedia.com (otherwise it is $129 per night). The Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis hotel is located on the campus of Oregon State University, and is centrally located near downtown. For a list of other hotels in the area, click here.

Food: Please note, the restaurant at the Hilton Garden Inn will NOT be open for lunch during the week. There are many other fod options within a mile of the classroom (a nice walk across campus). For a full listing, click here.

Weather: The weather in Corvallis in December can be very rainy. Be sure to pack a raincoat and dry socks! For a more detailed look at the weather, go to weather.com.

What to Bring:

Please bring the following to the PV Workshop:
• Pen and pencil
• Paper for notetaking
• A calculator
• Black, red and green colored pencils for schematics.