2024 Conference: Back to Appalachia

The 2024 Georgia Collegiate Honors Conference (GCHC) annual conference will be held at the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus on February 23 & 24.

Note: More information will be provided, and the portal will be open at the end of September.

Questions? Email honors@ung.edu or Anastasia Lin, Ph.D.

Anastasia Lin, Ph.D.Profile page

Assistant VP for Academic Affairs & Dean of Honors

706-867-3234

Dunlap Hall, 108A, Dahlonega

Lodging

We have several locations in and around downtown Dahlonega, GA, that have special rates reserved for GCHC 2024 attendees. Information provided below includes room rates and deadline dates to book at the special price. Please keep in mind the cut-off dates for each hotel below.

If you are booking by phone, please mention you’re attending the Georgia Collegiate Honors Conference and ask for the rates below. The arrival and departure dates are February 23 and February 24.

Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega

Address: 32 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Rate: $179
Reservation Cut-off date: February 2, 2024 by 5:00 pm
Cancellation policy: Reservations may be cancelled without penalty until 72 hours prior to arrival
Book online today
To book via phone:
- IHG Reservations
- (706) 707-8000 (select “0” to speak directly with the hotel)
- Please reference the group's name (Georgia Collegiate Honors Conference) and Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega when booking by phone.

Comfort Inn & Suites

Address: 835 S Chestatee, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Rate: $169 +taxes/state room fee
Reservation Cut-off Date: January 9, 2024 by 5:00 pm
Contact Hotel Directly for special pricing:
- 706-867-7777
- Hotel Contact: Colleen Foster, Front Desk Manager

Smith House

Address: 84 Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA
Total Rooms Reserved: 10
- 5 rooms with two beds (3 rooms have queen beds and 2 rooms have double beds): $199 + taxes/fees
- 2 Rooms with a king bed: $219 + taxes/fees
- 3 rooms with a queen bed - $179 + taxes/fees
Reservation Cut-off Date: February 1, 2024 by 5:00 pm
Contact hotel by phone for special pricing
- Phone: 706-867-7000
- Hotel Contact: Sheila, Manager

About GCHC

The Georgia Collegiate Honors Council (GCHC) is an organization formed for the promotion and advancement of honors education in institutions of higher learning in the state of Georgia.

Colleges and universities offering honors programming or having an interest in offering honors work are eligible for institutional membership. Memberships in GCHC may also be held by other institutions, such as foundations or educational organizations, with an interest in honors education.

Each year, GCHC hosts its annual conference at a selected college or university in Georgia. UNG welcomes the conference Back to Appalachia in 2024.