Sunny weather. It’s the No. 1 reason visitors come to Greater Phoenix, which basks in sunshine during 85 percent of the daylight hours — more often than any other major metropolitan area in the United States. Phoenix is the capital and largest city of Arizona, and is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. with a population of nearly 1.5 million. It is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert - widely considered the most ecologically diverse desert in the world - and anchors the Valley of the Sun.

Sunshine and the Sonoran Desert mean you can do things here you couldn’t dream of doing anywhere else. Our mountains are in the city, so in your spare time, you can hike the 50 miles of trails at South Mountain, see the city from Piestawa Peak, or hike our famous natural landmark, Camelback Mountain, with a red-rock profile seen throughout the city. You can also experience the great outdoors from shopping at high-end outdoor malls to the boutiques in historic homes in downtown Phoenix. When the sun gives way to the stars, there are many areas for nightlife. Head to trendy Scottsdale, hang with the college crowd on Mill Avenue or stroll a First Friday Art Walk in downtown Phoenix.

Remember, our April average high is 83 degrees. Come for the symposium, stay for a vacation.

Venue

Through the downtown Phoenix campus, ASU is joining in student life with an urban lifestyle in the heart of Phoenix. Fulfilling a compelling vision for a revolutionary student experience for the more than 5,000 students enrolled, the campus combines research with retail, classrooms with culture, in high-tech facilities that make the most of the location and the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Hotel San Carlos
202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz.
‎ 602.253.4121
http://hotelsancarlos.com/

Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Ariz.
602.262.2500
http://starwoodhotels.com
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