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The UofL Conference Center is located on Shelby Campus.

UofL's Shelby Campus is located on Shelbyville Road, near Hurstbourne Parkway, less than 20 minutes from the heart of downtown and the Louisville International Airport. There are dozens of dining options and several hotels within minutes of campus.







  • Driving Directions to Shelby Campus
    People attending an event in a meeting room in Founders Union.

    Host your next event at Shelby Campus.

    Located in Louisville's east end, Shelby Campus offers flexible, modern space for corporate or social events. Contact us today to see how we can help make your next event a huge success.

    From I-65 North

    Take the I-264 East (Watterson Expressway) exit. After traveling approximately seven miles, take Exit 20A (Shelbyville Rd. E, US 60/Middletown). Be sure to stay right as you exit. Shelby Campus is approximately two miles down on the left, at the stoplight at Whittington Pkwy.

    From I-65 South:

    Take the I-264 East (Watterson Expressway) exit. Follow the directions above.

    From I-64 East:

    Take Exit 12B (I-264 East/Watterson Expressway). Then take Exit 20A (Shelbyville Rd., US 60/Middletown). Be sure to stay right as you exit. Shelby Campus is approximately two miles down on the left, at the stoplight at Whittington Pkwy.

    From I-64 West:

    Take Exit 15 (Hurstbourne Pkwy., Middletown/Jeffersontown/Shelby Campus). Turn right onto Hurstbourne Pkwy. Travel approximately two miles to the intersection at Shelbyville Rd. (US 60). Turn left onto Shelbyville Rd. Shelby Campus is approximately 1⁄4 mile down on the right, at the stoplight at Whittington Pkwy.

    I-71 South:

    Take the I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) exit. This is a left turn. Travel approximately two miles, then take the Shelbyville Rd. East exit (US 60/Middletown). Shelby Campus is approximately two miles down on the left, at the stoplight at Whittington Pkwy.

  • Parking

    We offer complimentary parking in two lots. Download a map of available parking [PDF].

    Burhans Hall

    440 N. Whittington Pkwy.
    Louisville, KY 40222
    Phone: 502.852.0360

    Parking lots are located on the west side (left) of the building. Handicapped accessible parking spaces and access to the elevator are on the east side (right) of the building.

    Founders Union

    450 N. Whittington Pkwy.
    Louisville, KY 40222
    Phone: 502.852.0360

    Parking is available in the lot behind the building. Handicapped accessible spaces are located closest to the building.


  • Accessibility

    Burhans Hall - Accessible parking is located on the east side (right) of Burhans Hall. Access to the building’s elevator is available through a ramped, wheelchair friendly entrance on the lower level from the accessible parking lot. Room 162/163 and other rooms in the west wing can be reached by taking the elevator to the first floor and crossing the breezeway to the west wing of the building.

    For more information, download our parking map [PDF].

    Founders Union - Accessible parking is located directly in front of the building, with elevator access in the main lobby.

    For those needing auditory assistance or language interpretation, we offer assistive listening technology that can help overcome background noise, reverberation, and distance from the sound source. This wireless listening system is available by request in Founders 218 and Burhans 162.

    Contact us at 502-852-0360 for further assistance.


  • Overnight Accommodations

    There are two hotels within walking distance to Shelby Campus and many others within a few miles of campus, representing over 300 sleeping rooms. Rates vary based on dates and availability. It may be possible to negotiate a group rate for your event - contact us for assistance.

    *Shuttle service available

    Homewood Suites by Hilton® Louisville East
    9401 Hurstbourne Trace
    Louisville, KY 40222
    502.429.9070
    Distance: Three-minute walk from Shelby Campus*.

    Residence Inn® by Marriott® Louisville East
    120 North Hurstbourne Parkway
    Louisville, KY 40222
    Distance: Eight to ten-minute walk to Shelby Campus*.

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville East
    9940 Corporate Campus Drive
    Louisville, KY 40223
    502.426.9191
    Distance: 1.7 miles from Shelby Campus*.

    Hampton Inn by Hilton - Louisville East/Hurstbourne
    1150 Forest Bridge Rd
    Louisville, KY 40223
    502.426.1822
    Distance: Less than 1 mile from Shelby Campus*.

    Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham - Louisville
    751 Cypress Station Drive
    Louisville, KY 40207
    502.899.5959
    Distance: 4 miles from Shelby Campus*.

    Holiday Inn Louisville East
    1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy
    Louisville, KY 40222
    502.426.2600
    Distance: 2.5 miles from Shelby Campus*.
    Use code ILUYL and receive 20% discount on overnight accommodations.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton - Louisville East/Hurstbourne
    1150 Forest Bridge Rd
    Louisville, KY 40223
    502.326.3824
    Distance: 1.2 miles from Shelby Campus*.

    Hyatt House Louisville – East
    9315 Leesgate Road
    Louisville, KY 40222
    502.919.7855
    Distance: 1 mile from Shelby Campus*.




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The Location Is Perfect

"We have used this facility, annually, and will continue to do so. The location is perfect and the facilities are clean and comfortable."


Kelly Paine
Louis T. Roth & Co.