Where to Stay
Welcome to Oxford, noted for its literary history, thriving retail and dining businesses, and hospitality. Whether you are looking for a cozy bed and breakfast or more modern hotel accommodations, Oxford’s variety of lodging offers something for all types of travelers.
The Inn at Ole Miss, the University’s on-campus hotel, is offering special rates for the investiture. Not only does it have a prime location right behind the Ford Center but also great amenities like a nightly shuttle to the Square and a complimentary hot breakfast. Visit The Inn at Ole Miss website to make reservations or call (662) 234-2331. When making reservations online, select Additional Options in the Make a Reservation section and enter group code 2782 to receive special rates. When calling to make reservations, be sure to mention the investiture to receive special pricing.
Directions to the University of Mississippi
Oxford’s nearest international airport is Memphis International Airport, about an hour and 15 minutes via US 278 and I-55.
From Memphis, TN, via I-55:
From Memphis, Tennessee, take I-55 south for 63 miles.
Take the Batesville/Oxford exit off I-55. Merge onto MS-6 and proceed east toward Oxford, Mississippi, for 26 miles.
Once in Oxford, take the third exit, Old Taylor Road, onto campus.
From Memphis, TN, via Hwy 78:
From Memphis, Tennessee, take US-78 for 52 miles.
Exit US-78 at the Holly Springs/Oxford exit.
From Holly Springs, take MS-7 south for 31 miles.
Once in Oxford, take the fourth exit onto MS-6 and proceed west.
Take the second exit, Old Taylor Road, onto campus.
From Jackson, MS:
From Jackson, Mississippi, take I-55 north for 150 miles.
Take the Batesville/Oxford exit off I-55. Proceed east on MS-6 toward Oxford, Mississippi, for 26 miles.
Once in Oxford, take the third exit, Old Taylor Road, onto campus.
From Tupelo, MS:
From Tupelo, take MS-6 west for 53 miles.
Once in Oxford, take the fourth exit, Old Taylor Road, onto campus.
Parking Maps
The Investiture of Chancellor Vitter scheduled for Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Ford Center and the reception on The Circle immediately afterwards will impact parking and traffic in areas of campus.
From approximately 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. UPD will block off both ends of University Avenue – South 5th Street/Museum on the east and University Place on the west – to allow faculty members to safely cross the street from the Music Building to the Ford Center in their regalia.
The Circle will be closed to all vehicular traffic and parking from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For further details view these additional parking maps.